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Computer Security at PLUInformation & Technology Services bears responsibility for maintenance and security of University-purchased computer systems and compliance with software licenses.  In order to do so with least exposure to security threats and with efficient use of human and material resources, we subscribe to “best practices” for system security and we support a standard set of software applications. Best practices for system security include, but are not limited to: Application of the

Computer PurchasesAll PLU departmental purchases must be coordinated through User Support Services. We will work with numerous vendors to find the best price/value for the University and get back to you with a quote for the equipment. Please send purchase requests to helpdesk@plu.edu.  You can also contact us at 253-535-7525 for more information. Note:  We provide service and support for equipment purchased only through our department and not by other means, e.g., directly from a vendor or

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org… December 5, 2018 Alice SteinglassBrad SmithCode.orgComputer Science Education WeekHour of CodeMelinda GatesMichael HalvorsonMicrosoftPaul G. Allen School of Computer Science

At PLU, we offer two degrees in Computer Science: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science Example 4-year graduation plan Major requirements The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is a degree that will prepare you for a rewarding career in the computer software industry, graduate school, or elsewhere.  Detailed requirements for the BS degree in Computer Science are listed in the PLU catalog. To help you plan, this diagram shows

Students are expected to know and practice data and information security measures when using agency computers or private computers with access to agency data on or off-campus. These measures include, but are not limited to: maintaining strong confidential passwords, ensuring that computers are password protected and those passwords are changed at least once a semester, logging off computer when finished, not sharing computer with others once logged into the confidential system, ensuring that

Pacific Lutheran University provides Information Technology (IT) services in support of the university’s educational mission.  IT services include computer labs, data and voice networks, classroom and instructional technologies, and the Banner student information system.  Policies related to these services extend also to copyright infringement, content accessed or downloaded over the network (even with personally owned computers), and appropriate use of all modes of electronic communication

Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. He also knew… May 22, 2024 Computer Science