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Academic advice for students on the spectrum Posted by: mhines / October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023 First-year PLU student Bethany Vigil ’27 recently received Study.com’s scholarship for students on the autism spectrum. Bethany will major in biology, minoring in psychology, and hopes to attend medical school after graduating from PLU. We asked what academic advice Bethany would give to younger teens who are also on the spectrum:“Don’t study and act as though you’re neurotypical, which sounds

You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number? Were you recently admitted to PLU? Posted by: mhines / February 9, 2024 February 9, 2024 First, congratulations! Now, you will need your eight-digit PLU Student ID Number to work through the next steps, like financial aid and submitting the enrollment deposit (final day to submit August 1st). Can’t find it?? We are here to help! If you’re an admitted student and you cannot find your eight-digit PLU Student ID Number to work through

Summer 2016 research opportunities in Dallas, TX Posted by: yakelina / November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015 Lots of paid research opportunities available in the Dallas, TX  region this coming summer …  University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center is offering a number of paid summer undergraduate programs relating to chemistry (QP-SURF), biomedical research (SURF), cancer research (SURF-Cancer), and kidney disease research (SURISKD).    Here is a link that leads to all four:  https

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME) Posted by: nicolacs / February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023 Are you passionate about the learning and teaching of mathematics? Would you like to spend a summer in a beautiful historical city, with one of the most vibrant cultures in Europe? How about learning in small classes where instructors challenge each student to deeply engage with the material? Please consider Summer@BSME, a 6-week summer program in Budapest, Hungary, designed for those

Suit Up For Senior Year: College Essay Webinar Posted by: vcraker / November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But deciding where to start and what to write about is often one of the most challenging places to start. We will cover how to pick a topic, how to sound authentic and engaging, and how to engage a reader while at the same time staying within the word count! Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, and hopefully, you will

What’s in our room? With Christian Cutter ‘24 Posted by: vcraker / March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 Christian Cutter ’24 gives a tour of his dorm room in Hinderlie Hall. Hilderlie is a great place to live for students who enjoy embracing creativity and the arts. Located close to Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Ingram Hall and Karen Hille Phillips Performing Arts Center, it is central and convenient to everything regardless of your major! Hinderlie is home to one of the Gender Inclusive wings on

ACS Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020 Here are two opportunities for ACS scholarships, one from the Puget Sound Local Section, and one from National ACS, both due MARCH 1. 1) $1500 scholarships for 2-year and 4-year college students who are pursuing (or intend to pursue) chemistry or chemistry-related majors. Students should be at least co-enrolled in organic chemistry. The Education Committee has awarded four total scholarships in the past few years (2 for

Student opportunity to visit Amazon HQ in Seattle Posted by: hassonja / January 19, 2018 January 19, 2018 Career Connections and Alumni and Constituent Relations are partnering to bring students to Amazon HQ in Seattle on President’s Day, Monday, February 19 from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. The visit will include: free lunch, networking with alumni, and touring Amazon HQ. Transportation from PLU will be provided. Students from all majors are encouraged to attend. RSVP on the Career Connections

Summer REU at University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / November 27, 2018 November 27, 2018 The University of Washington has two Research Experience for Undergraduates programs this summer.  Both programs deal with new energy materials and welcome freshmen and sophomores who have had some chemistry and physics.  Follow the links to learn more, see the program fliers and apply!   Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) Molecular Engineering Materials Center. (MEMC) Read Previous SURF 2019 At

Two Nursing Students to National Championship with Women’s Rowing Team Posted by: priggekl / May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016 Congratulations to Carly Lange and Evan Schmidt!Carly and Evan are graduating nursing students who will be heading to the NCAA Division III National Championship tournament at the end of the month along with the rest of the PLU Women’s Rowing team. Best of luck Carly and Evan and all the members of the rowing team! Read Previous Poster Presentations Read Next Congratulations