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Revised November 2020 The university has a strong commitment to life-long learning which it supports through the following tuition assistance programs and by offering a number of additional on- and off-campus professional development programs. Each tuition benefit has its own eligibility requirements, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the criteria. If you have questions, please call Human Resources at ext. 7185. Forms and other information related to this policy are available on

Conference Scheduled Speakers PLU senior students Andrew Allen, Hannah Anderson, Andrew Larsen and Christian Wold will lead a panel on the vocation of promoting justice. Antonios Finitsis, chair of PLU’s Religion Department and an expert in the Hebrew Scriptures, will discuss the origins and development of Jewish and Christian commitments to social justice and their continuing power today. A workshop by PLU Sakai manager Sean Horner will focus on the groundswell of support in universities and churches

for Global Education back in Washington. And as the on-site program coordinator, PLU grad and a native Trini, Candice Hughes ’08 acts as a vital bridge between Gateway students, their class experiences at the University of the West Indies and the communities they are placed into — an essential role that makes the entire operation run smoothly. The cultural exchange from PLU’s Gateway program has flowed both ways. A partnership with the islands’ then-Ministry of Community Development, Culture and

. Laurence Huestis, Ph.D. It is with great sadness that PLU announces the death of Laurence Huestis, Ph.D. , a retired chemistry professor who had a significant impact on students and campus programs throughout the 38 years he served the Lute community (1961-99). Perhaps the most notable mark he left at PLU — even after his retirement — was his commitment to students’ professional and academic development. He mentored many students in undergraduate research, training them for entry to graduate school and

of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs saw a stream of Trinidad and Tobago students come to Washington state for four years of study at the university. There, they formed relationships with their American counterparts that remain strong today — several traveled to reconnect with the visiting alumni group during their stay on the islands. “The joy of my life,” Kareen ’09 Ottley said of her studies in the States. “We made many memories throughout my period there with PLU.” (Photo by

I definitely had a shower caddy. As for Frey, her dad bought an elaborate “shower caboodle” that stood tall and doubled as a seat with storage. “My dad had a very literal interpretation of what was needed to come to college,” she said, adding that her parents were “all in.” Frey says these experiences inform how she approaches student development in her role at PLU, especially when dealing with first-generation students. The representation she and other administrators across campus offer helps

, government contractors, and scientific researchers. Voice (off-screen): Yay! (upbeat music) Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About As a PLU mathematics student, you’ll learn classical and modern mathematical tools and ways of thinking that you need to begin to understand recent developments in and applications of mathematics and statistics. Contemporary mathematics has played an integral role in the development of computer technologies, search algorithms, financial investing strategies, physical

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, Jenise Cavness, and Andrea M. Munro poster presentation at Nanocrystals Northwest (Aug. 2019) “Exploring the Synthesis of Doped Nanorod Quantum Dots” Nicholas Jandoc, Hannah Johnson, and Andrea M. Munro poster presentation at Nanocrystals Northwest (Aug. 2019) “Synthesis and Properties of Mn:ZnSe/ZnS Nanorods” Andrea M. Munro oral presentation at ACS Northwest Regional Meeting (June 2019) “Development of a Lab-Based Food Chemistry Course : Meaningful Distance Learning for Non-Majors” Andrea M. Munro

a case for me to receive an award like this, it wasn’t because of my performance!” Kittilsby is humble, if not a home-run hero. His contributions to athletics, baseball and PLU are considerable—and often not so behind-the-scenes. Kittilsby: worked as PLU’s Sports Information Director and Assistant Athletic Director while coaching baseball. He then a Major Gift Director in the Office of Development, where he worked until retiring from PLU in 1993; worked in administration for professional