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Part VII. – POLICY ON UNIT INTERPRETATIONS OF CRITERIA FOR TENURE AND PROMOTION https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-vii-policy-on-unit-interpretations-of-criteria-for-tenure-and-promotion/

Section 1. Unit interpretations of the criteria for tenure and promotion, if they are developed, should be consistent with and should not limit the scope or alter the rigor of the university criteria. When units develop or revise interpretations of the university criteria, they are advised to submit them to the Rank and Tenure Committee and to the provost for feedback/discussion. It is advised that unit interpretations of the university criteria be presented to prospective and new faculty in

PLU President Thomas W. Krise: “A hearty congratulations to Friends of 88.5” https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/05/26/president-krise-letter-to-plu-community/

PLU President Thomas W. Krise: “A hearty congratulations to Friends of 88.5” Posted by: Zach Powers / May 26, 2016 Image: Neeb Center at PLU as seen from Tingelstad Hall. (John Froschauer/PLU) May 26, 2016 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLU COMMUNITY FROM PRESIDENT TOM KRISE (5.26.16)Dear Colleagues and Friends: We heard the news today that the Friends of 88.5 — the community group seeking to raise funds to buy KPLU and create a community-supported station – has reached its fundraising goal of $7

PLU Wind Ensemble to Premiere Crowd-Commissioned Composition on Tour of Tennessee https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/01/20/plu-wind-ensemble-to-premiere-crowd-commissioned-composition-on-tour-of-tennessee/

PLU Wind Ensemble to Premiere Crowd-Commissioned Composition on Tour of Tennessee Posted by: Zach Powers / January 20, 2015 Image: [Photo by John Froschauer/PLU] January 20, 2015 By Zach Powers & Mandi BradyPLU Marketing & Communications and the School of Arts and Communication TACOMA, WA (Jan. 20, 2015)—The Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble is heading South this month to perform four concerts in Tennessee. The tour includes performances in Nashville on Jan. 23 and 28, Chattanooga on

Announcing 2023 Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics at University of Washington https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/announcing-2023-conference-for-undergraduate-women-in-physics-at-university-of-washington/

Announcing 2023 Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics at University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / August 22, 2022 August 22, 2022 The University of Washington (UW) is very pleased to host the APS Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics on January 20-22, 2023. The application website will open on Monday, August 29, 2022, and will close promptly at 5PM ET on Monday, October 3, 2022. (support for lodging and meals provided) The keynote presentation will be given by Dr. Nadya

PLU Psychology Professor Elected 2015-16 President-Elect of International Honor Society https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/03/30/jon-grahe-psi-chi/

PLU Psychology Professor Elected 2015-16 President-Elect of International Honor Society Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 30, 2015 Image: Jon Grahe, PLU Professor of Psychology. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 30, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 30, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University Psychology Professor Jon Grahe has been elected the 2015-16 president-elect of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. His three-year term begins in May

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith answers alumni questions https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/02/01/dchat-natural-sciences/

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Matt Smith answers alumni questions Posted by: Zach Powers / February 1, 2017 February 1, 2017 TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 1, 2017)- The fourth episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Matt Smith, Associate Professor of Biology, Undergraduate Research Program Director and dean of the PLU Division of Natural Sciences. An expert in the fields of neurobiology and vertebrate physiology, Dr. Smith has served as natural

University of Chicago Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Physics https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/university-of-chicago-summer-research-experiences-for-undergraduates-reu-program-in-physics/

University of Chicago Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Physics Posted by: nicolacs / January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021 The University of Chicago Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Physics, supported by the National Science Foundation offers undergraduates (members of underrepresented minority groups (African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans) and women) the opportunity to gain research experience working in the laboratory or

On Exhibit: LGBTQ+ Authors and their Works https://www.plu.edu/library/news/on-exhibit-lgbtq-authors-and-their-works/

On Exhibit: LGBTQ+ Authors and their Works Posted by: Holly Senn / October 5, 2022 October 5, 2022 October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. While we encourage engaging with these topics year-round, October is a special time to reflect on the history of LGBTQIA+ movements, moments, and iconic figures. In this exhibit, the Center for DJS, in collaboration with the PLU Library, is choosing to uplift queer authors and their work from the past to the present. We chose these authors in particular to

PLU celebrates record-breaking support during this year’s Bjug Day of Giving https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/11/20/bjug-day-of-giving-2023/

PLU celebrates record-breaking support during this year’s Bjug Day of Giving Posted by: mhines / November 20, 2023 Image: Students, faculty, staff, and community members gather in Red Square for 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (PLU Photo) November 20, 2023 By Miranda BeiermannConstituent Engagement The PLU community shares what they love about PLU at the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) The PLU rowing team rowing in Red Square during the 10th

PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/02/24/chavez-panel/

PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State Posted by: Zach Powers / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of 'Politics in Washington State' on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on the campus of the state