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  • perspective as an alumnus—and a current PLU parent—to his role as dean.“PLU was absolutely transformational for me, and to this day I still have connections with faculty and friends that were created at PLU,” Mulder says. “I want this generation of Lutes to have transformational experiences at PLU as well, and I’m excited to work with students, staff, faculty, campus colleagues and external stakeholders to help make that happen.” Mulder’s areas of academic focus include marketing strategy and planning

  • before, but on a professional level,”  Lindhartsen said.  In just the 30-year history of the individualized major, PLU students have designed degrees in digital media, Indigenous studies, global health, and environmental education. To do this, students draw from PLU courses and develop their expertise through extensive and rigorous conversations and planning with a committee of faculty who support and guide them. “You take courses from all around the university, as well as experiential learning, like

  • central highlands of Mexico and back to the lands of the Nisqually peoples.Originally from Arizona, Jakowchuk entered PLU with a dance scholarship, tentatively planning to study history and become a teacher. But a physical anthropology class in biological diversity with department chair Dr. Bradford Andrews introduced her to a field—and a way of seeing the past—that piqued her interest. And then in Dr. Andrews’s introduction to archaeology course, Jakowchuk said she just fell in love with the field

  • justice means supporting communities in their culture and keeping them alive and strong,” says Chan. “I’m not a farmer, I’m not Hmong, so I see myself as a middle person.” Chan is already planning ways to continue pursuing her passions. She plans to spend time this summer teaching film to high school students and she will travel to China with her sister. During graduate school, Chan plans to apply for a Fulbright grant in hopes of heading back to Trinidad and Tobago to study social work, where she’d

  • students begin the process of performing exercises, taking quizzes and tests, there’s relatively little an online instructor can do in the way of adjusting assignments to fit the particular needs of the students or other emergent conditions of the course.  Fortunately, PLU has a good team at PLUTO who helped Dr. Manfredi through the planning stage as thoroughly as possible.One of the major concerns in language study, particularly as it is administered outside of the target language country (where

  • Academic Calendar: Dates and DeadlinesPLU’s current 4-1-4 calendar took effect in 1969-70. There are two terms of 15 weeks (including finals week) surrounding a month-long term in January (‘J-term’). The PLU Academic Calendar is approved by the Faculty Assembly each year.  Graduate programs may follow a different academic calendar, especially in summer. Students must contact those programs for specific information. These calendars are for planning purposes only. Past academic calendars can be

  • identification. Only officially recognized PLU student organizations may advertise functions or activities within the campus area. Occasionally, when the interest to PLU students would be great, small notices, either commercial or from other universities, may be posted if sponsored by a PLU club or organization. Events being hosted by student organizations must be approved through the Event Planning Form before advertising will be approved. Any organization failing to comply with these policies and

  • personally:Through doing research in Oaxaca, I developed life-long friendships and unforgettable memories. I’m already planning trip number three! In addition to the wonderful connections that I made with my host family, friends from the nearby language school, and the staff at INSO, I also further realized my interest in sustainable agriculture, which I have since grown passionate about. The water theme worked it’s way into my Hispanic Studies Capstone, entitled Narrative Representations of the Oaxacan Water

  • visit the Center in  the Anderson University Center Room 183. Back to menuCenter for Student SuccessThe Center for Student Success (CSS) is a campus-wide network of units dedicated to helping you succeed at PLU. They provide individualized academic and personal support and resources and can help you with Academic Advising, Tutoring and Academic Assistance and connect you with s, Career & Vocational Planning, Financial Services, Personal Health & Wellness, and the Office of Accessibility and

  • instituted, and American Chemical Society approval of the program was obtained in 1964. Remodeling of the third floor of Ramstad Hall gave piecemeal accommodation for new faculty and instrumentation by cannibalizing classrooms, restrooms, hallways and staircases. Planning for new science facilities began in earnest with a consultant’s report in 1966 stating: “The conclusion is inescapable. The University must plan a new building to house the Science Division.” However, the price tag and other