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because I wasn’t even sure of what I wanted to do.” Gates said PLU offers unique benefits. “A lot of students joke about how small PLU is in relation to other universities, but in my opinion, that is such a huge advantage!,” he said. “I was able to be very engaged with athletics, clubs and professors to an extent that wouldn’t have been possible at other universities and, as a result, I was pushed and held accountable, which prepared me for life in the ‘real world.’” With his feet firmly on the ground

and composite materials. During the program, the students will participate in a series of bioplastics short courses, have responsibility for an independent research project performed with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and engage with leading industry experts from the Industrial Advisory Board of the CB2. The application deadline is February 20, 2018. Apply at:  http://www.cb2.iastate.edu/reu.html or to learn more. See the 2018 REU Program Flyer. Read Previous Point Foundation

served for many seasons as a chamber music performer and coach at the Victoria International Festival in Victoria, Canada, and as staff accompanist at The Juilliard School. He has taught previously at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and has given master classes at the Beijing Central Conservatory, Shanghai Conservatory, and the Chinese Cultural University in Taipei, Taiwan. He continues to be in great demand as a collaborating pianist. Bennett will join the PLU faculty this summer. Read Previous

PLU Community Gathers for #BlackLivesMatter Forum Posted by: Zach Powers / December 8, 2014 December 8, 2014 A forum at PLU on Dec. 4 called #BlackLivesMatter addressed issues surrounding the deaths of African Americans by police. The forum, attended by more than 250 students and members of PLU faculty, staff and community, was sponsored by the Diversity Center, the Women’s Center and the Center for Community Engagement and Service and was held in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. (Photo: John

getting acclimated to life at Pacific Lutheran University and earning his first six college credits for free.“I couldn’t pass up the opportunity,” Reinmuth said. “I was already excited to go to PLU, why wouldn’t I want to go earlier?” Eduardo Torres ’19 felt the same. “I was so stoked,” Torres said. “I was getting a month of college before anybody else.” Reinmuth and Torres were two of 17 students selected for the inaugural class of Summer Academy, an extensive residential program designed to further

…” As Americans, we know the great contributions that immigrants and refugees make to our nation’s culture, history and economy, enriching our life together. Welcoming the stranger is at the heart of the American story and at the heart of PLU’s mission to “educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.” Concerned students can find support and helpful resources in the Campus Ministry Office and the Counseling

courses used the Lessons tool). In particular they liked the clear expectations, to-do lists, self pacing, and easy navigation — all features that can be implemented in your course with the Lessons tool. Check out the following video for an overview and quick-start for using the Lessons tool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3F-23XzKH4 Detailed instructions and other resources for using the Lessons tool can be found at: Sakai Help: What is the Lessons tool? If you need help with any of these tips or

their research and marketing campaign ideas at the conclusion of fall semester’s Marketing Strategy and Management course. So impressed, Baldwin wanted to share their findings and continue the discussion statewide at the Traffic Safety Conference held in Kennewick, Washington this April. Wagner joined two other panelists, Jessie Knudsen and Brent Mason. Knudsen, Communications Consultant from the Department of Licensing, highlighted the DOL’s first digital campaign to target younger audiences with

projects to burnish their academic reputation. In Jensen’s case, he wanted to showcase his lab skills – something every med school likes to see. The course work itself is tough, and a lot of students find they are not cut out for it. It’s a hard reality: As difficult as the PLU program is, med school isn’t going to be any easier. “I don’t enjoy that part of the job, when students realize they might not be med-school material,” Smith said. “But they need to know what they are getting themselves into

First day of school tradition at PLU PLU's academic year starts with convocation, held on the first day of each fall semester. Posted by: mhines / September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 Convocation is a unique PLU tradition. Professors line up to welcome new students to PLU as they walk across campus. Professors and staff then join this first-day ceremony, which marks the official beginning of a student’s academic journey at PLU.  Read Previous Move-in at PLU 2023 Read Next Major Minute