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the interview process February 21, 2025. *Please note: The Regents’ Scholarship will replace the previously awarded President’s Scholarship or Harstad Founder’s Scholarship. Application: Students must apply for admission to PLU by December 1 and complete the Presidential Scholarships application by December 15.Artistic Achievement Awards - $1,000-$7,500Eligibility: Exceptional ability in the fields of art & design, dance, media, music, and theatre (acting & technical).  Students are eligible to

software that scrapes data from social media sites using the hashtag as a search tool. Want to see all the Facebook photos tagged with #PacificLutheran or #PLU? This software can do it. Want to read every tweet that makes reference to #election2016? This software can do that too. I am lucky to be here, this opportunity is a privilege. But right now, at this moment, I don’t count myself quite so lucky. Right now, I’m carefully searching hundreds of lines of code for a mistake I know I’ve made. How do I

at PLU full-time in 1980 after a distinguished career as a reporter and editor at the Seattle Times, Chicago Sun-Times, and elsewhere. His contributions to PLU’s Department of Communication are many and varied. His understanding of the changing nature of his field guided vital curricular changes, which expanded courses in Media Ethics, Conflict Studies, Peace Journalism and Media Literacy. Gene Lundgaard ‘51 PLU alumnus and longtime head basketball coach Gene Lundgaard ‘51 passed away in February

innate or learned attributes of an individual. Professional behaviors reflect the individual’s commitment to specific professional values. The professional nurse must adopt characteristics such as independence, assertiveness, self-esteem, and confidence, as well as demonstrating compassion, acceptance, consideration, and kindness. Adoption of essential values leads the nurse to a sense of commitment and social responsibility, sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of others, and a responsibility

challenge you to reflect in class on how your community involvement relates to the academic theory you’re studying. That’s why PLU is different.Exploring the impact of our wordsA new multi-media campaign “My Language. My Choice. Words Mean Things” examines the meaning of words and recognizes the power that language has. Read MoreOur roots in Lutheran higher educationAt PLU, our values reflect the core elements of Lutheran higher education. University pastor Jen Rude explores these principles and how

Jazz Courses at PLU History of Jazz (MUSI 103): This class is a survey of the history of jazz, from its African origins to current artists and stylistic trends. The course presents lectures, live performances, listening activities, and multi-media to nurture an appreciation and awareness of the artists and musical developments of America’s unique artistic contribution to the world. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna Music Theory and Analysis IV (MUSI 236): The final semester of the Music Theory and

discussing how hip-hop emerged from within the black-American community. In addition, I served as the Media Coordinator for SinoNK.com, an online editorial that seeks to document and analyze various parts of Northeast Asia. I am currently based in Chengdu, China, where I study Mandarin at the Southwest University for Nationalities. I also teach English to elementary school students. Beginning in Fall 2014, I will be attending American University’s School of International Service to pursue a Master’s of

Award RecipientsAward for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Achievement in Social Work Zoe Bucher 2024 Award for Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Practicum Placement Stephanie Gulledge 2024 JoDee Keller Award for Outstanding Service & Leadership in Social Work Chandra Wallace 2024 Chantel Hayes 2024

Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Statement on Systemic Racism in the CJSThe Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice denounces systemic racism in the criminal justice system, police brutality against black and brown bodies, and the historical and ongoing system of white supremacy present in every institution in our society. As a department, we are committed to studying racial disparities and how social systems create injustices throughout our sociology and criminal justice curricula

prestigious American Political Science Association’s Latino Caucus Best Book Award in Latino Politics published in 2011.  I am also the co-author of a new book Living the Dream—New Immigration Policies and The Experiences of Undocumented Latino Youth. The book investigates the political, civic, and social experiences of undocumented youth post President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.  I am currently working on a new book tentatively titled: Pipeline to the Professions: The