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A student messaged me on my Facebook page the other day with an article on college rating systems. Along with messaging her back my response, I thought to share my opinion here with you. Hi President Krise, I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this…
most famous to the most focused on local needs–indicates that this is a risky proposal. America has the world’s finest system of higher education–no one else comes close. Imposing a rankings system tied to funding is almost certain to weaken one of our strongest sectors of society. Two books that are worth reading to understand why highly trained personal services like higher education, health care, legal services, and live performances cost what they cost are: The Cost Disease by William Baumol
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Earth Day – Connecting to Everything on Earth: Its Land, Waters, and Peoples (Plant, Animal, and Human) PLU’s 2012 Earth Day lecture will be by Michael Pavel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Pavel is a professor of education studies…
April 12, 2012 Earth Day – Connecting to Everything on Earth: Its Land, Waters, and Peoples (Plant, Animal, and Human) PLU’s 2012 Earth Day lecture will be by Michael Pavel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Pavel is a professor of education studies at the University of Oregon, he carries the traditional name of ChiXapkaid and is an enrolled member of the Skokomish Tribe Nation. He is an honored 2007 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award finalist for his work as
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When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey,…
After graduating from PLU in 2007, Schwartz held a collection of jobs including working in janitorial services, data entry at a nonprofit, and environmental remediation work on houses. In 2010, he entered Union Theological Seminary, in New York City. He thought he’d become a Lutheran pastor. But by the second week, he wasn’t sure he wanted to stay on. Faculty members encouraged him to stay, advocating for the philosophical and life experiences resulting from seminary school. In 2012, Schwartz was
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Experimental psychologist Rihana Mason will visit PLU on May 3 to discuss the work of the Academic Pipeline Project and her book, “Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelors to the Professoriate.” Mason is a research scientist at the Urban Child Study Center at…
an adjunct professor at Spelman College.PLU Dean of Social Sciences Michelle Ceynar, a co-organizer of the event, says that Mason’s talk will cover issues that PLU has been working to address. “Dr. Mason’s book, as well as her extensive experience in this area, will inform PLU and the wider community about what experts have learned to be the best practices for supporting and encouraging disadvantaged students throughout their academic careers so that they experience higher education as a place
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The college experience is about getting involved. No other time in your life are you saturated with so many diverse ideas, perspectives, lifestyles, and goals.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Get InvolvedThe college experience is about getting involved. No other time in your life are you saturated with so many diverse ideas, perspectives, lifestyles, and goals. PLU gives you many tools to get involved, whether it’s in service, leadership, activism, learning, health, or just for fun! Continue to pursue those things you’re already passionate about and branch out into areas previously uncharted. 60+ clubs and organizations 40+ intramural leagues 1,000
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It would take hours to describe all the ways to get involved at PLU. In fact, we make it easy to participate.
Join, Lead, Get InvolvedIt would take hours to describe all the ways to get involved at PLU. In fact, we make it easy to participate. The choices are many: lead a sea kayak trip, direct a television show, edit the literary magazine, try stand-up comedy or organize a lecture series. PLU hosts an Involvement Fair each fall where students can learn about more than 100 clubs and organizations. The possibilities are limitless. PLU has hundreds of opportunities that allow you to pursue an interest
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PLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025): International Grants Eligibility: International students, both
International Scholarships & Grants: Aid for Study in the USAPLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025): International Grants Eligibility: International students, both First Year and Transfer. Students may be residing overseas or already attending a U.S. high school or college. Amount: $37,500 (renewable) Application: Not required Nordic Grants Eligibility: International students from Nordic countries
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We hold open meetings every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Meetings are usually held in AUC 203, however if you're planning to attend a meeting, you can confirm the location by emailing ASPLU@plu.edu.
ASPLU MeetingsWe hold open meetings every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Meetings are usually held in AUC 203, however if you’re planning to attend a meeting, you can confirm the location by emailing ASPLU@plu.edu. Members of the public are welcome to attend our meetings and make public comments. Want to share your perspective, but can’t make it to the meeting? We got you covered! Email your thoughts to asplu@plu.edu with the subject line “Public Comment.” Interested in talking about important
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Bills are pieces of legislation that the ASPLU Senate pass that involve the transferring of money. Through passing bills, we are able to collaborate with other groups on campus by providing funding.
What are bills and resolutions?Bills are pieces of legislation that the ASPLU Senate pass that involve the transferring of money. Through passing bills, we are able to collaborate with other groups on campus by providing funding. We also fund our own events and initiatives that our senators and directors organize. Resolutions are pieces of legislation that either make changes that do not involve the transfer of money or to speak on the values of ASPLU. We pass resolutions in order to publicly
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Student Organizations: Get Involved The School of Business encourages active participation in University Student Organizations.
Organizations and Opportunities Student Organizations: Get Involved The School of Business encourages active participation in University Student Organizations. You can learn about business careers and opportunities through several student groups that explore business through speakers, tours, career workshops, and seminars. The School of Business sponsors groups or chapters of the following organizations: PLU School of Business Ambassadors PLU DECA Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting) Beta Gamma Sigma
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