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A Distinctive LinkMany universities have their share of interesting places to live and opportunities for involvement in campus activities from the arts to clubs and athletics, and PLU does too. But few universities offer the stunning beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. What really makes PLU distinctive is the way that life in-class and life out-of-class are so closely linked. For example, Hong International Hall – a hub for campus activities focused on

A Special PlaceWe’ve said that at PLU learning in class is nothing like you’ve ever experienced before. That’s true. But at PLU you’ll also be challenged to learn and grow outside the classroom. We’re are a close-knit community where students do much more than just go to class together. The campus is a hub of activity where anything can happen – a small group late-night study session, a concert in the student-run Cave or an impromptu mud football game. There’s a hometown feel to the place

Chinese Studies backgrounds to serve on their staffs. Education and Academia Chinese Studies is an expanding academic area from K-12 to the university level. Teaching and research opportunities will expand to meet a global need for trained China specialists. Government Imagine yourself as a diplomat or on staff at a United States embassy or consulate in China, or as a liaison officer in Taiwan. State and Commerce Department positions are increasing locally and nationally as our relations with this

The three concentration areas offered by the Global Studies Program help students personalize their degrees to make Global Studies work for them. Every student pursuing a major or minor is required to select a concentration area. A specific list of approved classes are set for each concentration area, and students are welcome to petition for the inclusions of other classes that meet the concentration theme and requirements. Click on the concentration area headings for more

Critical Perspectives of Volunteering Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 3:40-5 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center To mark the 3rd anniversary of PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program, there will also be a panel presentation by PLU and Peace Corps Alumni – Lucas Gillespie ’16, Jihan Grettenberg ’12 and Colton Heath ’14 – on the topic of Critical Perspectives on Volunteering from 3:40-5 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Lucas Gillespie '16 BA in Environmental Studies with minors in Global Studies and

the sacrifices. Ivey said her global studies major requires her to experience the world beyond campus. “That’s why I chose PLU in the first place, to study away,” she said. “I didn’t come to PLU to row.” Her time at Bjørknes gave her new vantage points to examine academic topics, she said. “It’s a different perspective on international politics than you get in the U.S.,” she said. “We’re looking at certain issues from an outside perspective. That’s the most interesting.” For Floyd, the Telemark

Professions, the College of Liberal Studies, the College of Natural Sciences, and the College of Professional Studies. Undergraduate students may choose from a variety of majors and minors, and graduate degrees are offered in business administration, creative writing, education, finance, marketing research, marriage and family therapy, and nursing.