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effort to draft, edit, review, and finalize. Transcripts: Order yours in time (it takes several days to process transcript requests). Turn in: Submit the application a few days early (in case the website crashes due to high volume applications being submitted last minute – this is known to have happened). Writing Compelling EssaysReviewers read hundreds of essays from students who are all writing about study abroad. The selection panelists’ only chance to get to know you is through your essays. So

Student-Faculty Publication: Bringing a Berry Back from the Land of the DeadAn Environmental Studies capstone has led to a co-authored publication for Kimberly Wogahn (’14) and Religion Professor Suzanne Crawford O’Brien. Wogahn’s senior capstone in Environmental Studies provided a critical assessment of the (predominantly Euroamerican) organic and slow-food movement, placing it in contrast with efforts to improve food accessibility for marginalized and at-risk communities. One aspect of her

provided to employees. The supervisor must also ensure proper initial fitting and supervise the correct use of all hearing protectors. Contact the Environmental Health & Safety Manager for assistance. Hearing protection is required in the following locations, job duties or when the following equipment is used: PLU Dishwashing room, Anderson University Center for workers exceeding 5 hours per shift Other PLU Dining services workers may also require hearing protection, based on role and individual

students studying abroad or participating in clubs or activities. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for active citizenship and a variety of career opportunities, including library and information sciences, writing and social media, education, government service, jobs in technology, law, business, and more. How does it work? Class sizes are small and discussion based, with plenty of opportunity to read and evaluate materials from a diverse selection of writers and time periods. We use the latest

manner consistent with all applicable legal and ethical standards. All employees have a duty to report, verbally or in writing, promptly and confidentially, any evidence of improper practice of which they are aware. As used here, “improper practice” means any illegal, fraudulent, dishonest, negligent, or otherwise unethical action relating to university operations or activities. Employees must contact their immediate supervisor or Human Resources with knowledge of improper practice. When alleged

Photo by Dr. Rose McKenney Dear Pierce County, Over the last semester in my Environmental Studies 350 course at PLU, I began to truly appreciate the importance and impact of community. In a time of social distancing and virtual classes, the class’ rare physical sessions were a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air. As we conducted our data collections at the Parkland Prairie, I could not stop thinking about the negative impact that our communities have had on other communities, both

the design of my FYEP Writing 101 class last fall, “Pop Philosophy: Writing About Music, Taste, and Culture.” What might it mean to be an aesthetic cosmopolitan? Though there are several ways to understand the word “cosmopolitan,” I am most interested in the classical sense that originated with the Stoics: the “citizen of the world.” The core of philosophical cosmopolitanism is the notion that all human beings belong (at least potentially) to a single global moral community, regardless of their

. Environmental Studies Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Mathematics At PLU, we will teach you the classical mathematical tools that you need to begin to understand more recent developments and modern applications. Physics The Department of Physics offers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in physics, a bachelor of science degree in applied physics, and a bachelor of arts in education degree for secondary

Departments having the responsibility of spill cleanup of blood or OPIM shall maintain supplies necessary to manage cleanup activities, including appropriate disinfectant, absorbent material, infectious waste bags, and personal protective equipment (PPE).  Only personnel who have received annual BBP training are authorized to handle this type of spill cleanup.  Environmental Services, Campus Safety, and the EH&S Manager are all qualified to handle this type of spill and should be contacted for

Endowment for Faculty/Student Science ResearchDr. Fred L. Tobiason Endowment for Faculty/Student Science ResearchEstablished by Chuck and Ann Laubach in honor of Professor Fred L. Tobiason, these funds are included in support provided through the Division of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Program.  Though retired, Professor Tobiason continues to be involved with the Chemistry Department and PLU in a variety of ways. The Fred L. and Dorothy A. Tobiason Endowment for Faculty/Student Environmental