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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 19, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University students may soon see their professors, dressed in commencement regalia, coming to classes with a special invitation to join one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation. This week, PLU joined the ranks of schools…
scholastic projects. DeLaRosby said students have control over how much work they invest in their membership with Phi Kappa Phi. “When I joined I never thought I’d use it for anything other than just being a member,” DeLaRosby said. But several years after joining, DeLaRosby reached out to Phi Kappa Phi to help fund his dissertation research. The scholarship DeLaRosby received was the Love of Learning award in 2013 for a pilot study investigating characteristics of successful college students who were
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Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students prepare for service in the Peace Corps, a US-government organization that sends US citizens abroad to volunteer
worldWe take a different approach to making a difference. If you are inspired by impact that is hands-on, grassroots-driven, and lasting, get to know us. Sector specific hands-on experience: You will work to make sure that you get 50 hours of experience that is directly related to your Peace Corps sector. This can be in the form of an internship, work experience, or volunteer project and will help prepare you for your service. Language component: You will need to take at least one language course at
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TACOMA, WASH. (July 18, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Nursing earned $350,000 to further its long history of placing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students in rural and underserved communities to administer primary care to those in need. The money comes in the form of…
specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds, many of them are low income and they often don’t have viable transportation options. “Every part of caring for these types of patients is more complex,” Woo said. PLU’s nursing school, which earned the maximum amount allowed for the AENT grant, was one of 85 programs to receive the funding out of hundreds of applicants nationwide. The grant makes it more feasible for financially strained students to take high-impact yet lower-paying jobs that they
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For some, summer is a time for play. For others, it’s a time for work. But for many at PLU, it’s a time for a little bit of both — through science.
trying out new procedures, I think that’s been the most exciting part,” she said. “And to be able to work with my mentor who I really admire and also work with a good friend has been a fun process.” This research has the potential advance biofuel science and technologies, helping impact future energy consumption. “One thing that has always impressed me about PLU is the level of research that goes on here in the summer,” Freeman said. “We are not doing small simple projects, everyone is tackling a
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The graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers.
, contextually sensitive MFT professionals who address diverse needs and concerns of individuals, couples, families and communities. Information Sessions How to Apply Master of Science in Nursing Ranked as one of the top nursing programs in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report, the program is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to lead change, promote health and elevate care. Information Sessions How to Apply Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP graduates are able to develop and evaluate
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PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural
. Our faculty are teacher-scholars, who are well-known on campus for their genuine passion for teaching, active role as mentors, and advocacy for social change here in the US and abroad. Hispanic and Latino Studies graduates leave PLU equipped with the cultural competency and sensitivity to be effective participants in the global community of the twenty-first century. Many of our students participate in our study away programs in Mexico, Spain, and Uruguay, and community-engaged learning in Latino/a
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Commencement Location ChangeIn January, we announced a change that realigns PLU’s Commencement with the tradition the university has had in place for over 100 years: Commencement is returning to the PLU campus. Some graduates and their loved ones may have questions about this change and what they may do to prepare for it. The intent of this resource page is to post answers to frequently asked questions that come through email to commencement@plu.edu or submitted through the form below. The
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Seed Teachers will remain unaffected throughout their undergraduate studies. What does the end of Act Six mean for current scholars?While new scholar recruitment will cease, PLU and Degrees of Change will continue to support current scholars until graduation. Degrees of Change: “Act Six is a family, and family is forever.” What does the end of Act Six mean for alumni?The Act Six program has had a transformative impact on PLU. We want to express our gratitude for PLU Act Six alumni whose dedication
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about primary sources related to the course topic or theme. Hands-on activities in which students observe, analyze, and interpret primary sources. Semester-long collaborations in which students use Archives and Special Collections holdings in support of research and public history projects. Preparatory sessions that introduce students to primary source research. Interactive workshops for local K-12 students engaged in National History Day research projects. Instruction sessions for student and
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My Academic Pathway provides you with the basic tools for planning your pathway to academic success at PLU.
listed here are subject to change without notice, so these schedules are not contracts or guarantees. Nonetheless, these schedules can be very helpful because they’re based on the academic unit’s best estimate of what they intend to offer. You should meet with your advisor once per semester, and the Class Schedule on Banner Web (banweb.plu.edu) provides the most up-to-date scheduling information. Seeing your advisor is the best way to plan your pathway to academic success!Advising ResourcesPacific
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