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through rigorous conversations and planning with a committee of faculty who support and guide them. “You take courses from all around the university, as well as complete experiential learning experiences, like studying abroad, internships or applied research,” Suzanne Crawford O’Brien, interim dean of interdisciplinary programs, said. “Some students opt for this because they have a dream job in mind — one that doesn’t fit in a more traditional major.” Every year, one to three PLU students graduate
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communities, we provide students opportunities to meet other students with similar identities and/or interests. Our office plans new-student orientation to help new students transition to PLU. We also are in charge of clubs and organizations on campus, so we help foster the student leadership experiences of many students. We also have commuter programs as a part of our department, so we work with commuter students to help them find community and connections on campus. Lastly, our office is part of the
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, which helps students learn more about careers in the natural sciences. So far, Holland has had three mentors. The mentors’ experiences provided multiple perspectives, which Holland appreciates. He meets with mentors on Discord or online hangouts like Zoom. “These programs are underutilized,” he says. “It’s like a roommate. You can jibe with them or not—and if you do, you develop a good relationship.” Holland’s favorite experiences so far involve PLU’s small class sizes. “You get special attention
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ties between Lute rowing and the iconic Husky Clipper, unveiling the intricate connection to “The Boys in the Boat.” In 1967, the University of Washington donated several Pocock racing shells to the fledgling rowing programs at PLU and UPS. One of those shells was the most decorated boat George Pocock ever built, the Husky Clipper. In 1936, a Husky crew captured gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics rowing in the Clipper in front of Adolph Hitler. Photo by PLU photographer Ken Dunmire Photo by PLU
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Providing a Safe and Secure Campus: Preventing Workplace & Campus Violence July 2024 Introduction and Purpose The university and its employees and students strive to provide a safe, secure learning/ living and work environment in an atmosphere which respects each person’s dignity. Toward this end, the university will take appropriate action against anyone who is found to have engaged in threatening or violent behavior on campus or at university-sponsored programs or events. Employees and
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between the Anderson University Center and the Columbia Center. To learn more please visit our Tingelstad Hall page. Linked Course for First Year ResidentsConnected course(s): All first-year residents will be enrolled in a linked PLUS 100: Transitions to PLU course connected with the Learning Communities within their halls.Example ProgramsBelow are a few examples of programs that have occurred in First Year Communities in the past! If you have an idea for a wing or hall program, contact your Resident
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. +Enlarge Photo As a 15-year “reader” for the College Board, which oversees the AP program, he also contributes to the syllabi audit and exams for AP Chemistry programs and works closely with instructors and students of the course. “I want to be able to share what I know about the College Board program—how students perform and new things,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for me to bring that content back to the teachers.” On that toasty July day in the lab, Swank guided seven teachers through one of 16
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coach who was known for promoting to his players the importance of exuding excellence on and off the field. She watched many programs bring home titles while they fostered a community of service-driven student athletes. Cohen said witnessing the winning combination of high caliber coaching and character at PLU reaffirmed her values as a leader in athletics. Jen Cohen “PLU was a foundation for me,” she said, for work, service and grit. “It set the tone.” Cohen said she attended PLU with the goal to
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Calendar Spotlight Series Featured Stories Welcome Pursuing a graduate degree is more than adding letters after your name. Hear from the graduate-admission professionals who communicate daily with prospective students, locally and globally. Learn why those students choose to study at PLU — and what they gain from our distinct programs. Read More Circling the Heartbeat Open Books: A Poem Emporium is a hub for the poetry community, locally and nationwide. But to Billie Swift ’16, it’s so much more. Learn
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better able we are to improve society. Diversity in profession and education benefits everyone.” Chávez said her speech at the conference focused on the findings of her most recent book project, which is due out in 2019. The book, titled Latino Professional Success in America: Public Policies, People, and Perseverance, explores how first-generation Latinos became professionals, their experiences as professionals amid the country’s institutional racism, and the policies and programs this group
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