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September 6, 2011 President Loren J. Anderson gives his 20th Convocation address, opening the 122nd year of PLU. Convocation 2011: “Lead Boldly” By Chris Albert President Loren J. Anderson welcomed students – new and returning, faculty, staff, regents, PLU corporation representatives and local ELCA clergy to the opening of the 2011-12 academic year. He challenged students to “learn well, serve gladly and lead boldly,” in his 20th and final PLU convocation address. “Each year on this day it is

experiences didn’t allow him to get what he wanted out of the university experience – namely a personal connection. “As some of the other schools, I really had to put myself out there to meet new people, and that was hard,” he said. “Here, I can do that. This place has been really accepting and open-minded – people can really be themselves here.” That has certainly been the case for on the men’s soccer team, for which Taylor plays. The younger players, which is just about everyone, call him “uncle.” He

– who otherwise feel they were “no good” at math – will see that they can be exceptional. “They (middle school students) need to know if this is something you are passionate about the abilities will come,” Dorner said. Often they learn that from the PLU students, while PLU students learn how much of an impact they have on the lives of these children. “I think there is a great level of satisfaction in forming these bonds in Math League,” Dorner said. “We talk a lot about making a difference and they

service, which is to say that I am motivated by my desire to help others —  even if that means working on incredibly sensitive topics. Are there moments when the complexity of this work can be daunting? Complexity always presents a significant challenge —  especially as it relates to emerging international economic and security challenges, such as international sanctions evasion and money laundering. I try to distill and ultimately reduce these enormously complex transnational issues into smaller and

J-Term 2020/Psychology & Political Science- Study Away in Prague Posted by: Marcom Web Team / January 3, 2020 January 3, 2020 J-Term 2020: Travel with us to Prague via our blog. PLU offers a variety of study away program options to make this important component of a PLU education accessible to as many students as possible. Narrow your search by exploring your options by academic discipline, location, duration and more. Visit the Wang Center for more info.Travel Blog Read Previous PLU Psychology

blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and VP Shalita Myrick to campus June 11, 2024 PLU French professor Rebecca Wilkin wins the 2024 Translation Prize June 7, 2024

PLU Colors Flyin’ High! Posted by: Thomas Krise / August 20, 2014 August 20, 2014 A burgee is a distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a sailing vessel. Here is a glance at our PLU colors flying high! *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Reading Recommendation | ‘Stop Blaming Colleges for Society’s Problems: The value of an elite education remains unparalleled’ Read Next Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Getting

Applied-Physics REU at the University of South Florida Posted by: alemanem / January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022 The NSF-funded REU in Applied Physics at the University of South Florida in Tampa is about to enter its twelfth summer! The program runs May 20th through July 29th and includes projects with faculty in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics.  They cover travel expenses to and from Tampa as well as a $5,000 stipend for the ten-week program.  Review of applications will

Class of 2021 Art & Design Graduate Capstones Posted by: Reesa Nelson / May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021 The class of 2021 has worked hard on their final projects! This year, select student work is displayed in the Anderson University Center Gallery. Students and staff on campus are invited to view the work next time they’re in the building. Unfortunately  friends and family cannot join us on campus at this time. All student capstone portfolios and materials are available online for your perusal

PLU Music offers online ticket sales Posted by: taylormc / October 5, 2015 October 5, 2015 PLU Music Offers Online Ticket SalesPLU Music offers online ticket sales now for select concerts! Keep an eye on PLU’s Eventbrite homepage where you’ll find all upcoming concerts available for purchase. Upcoming concerts include: University Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 13 University Wind Ensemble on Oct. 18. Visit the SOAC website to learn more about tickets for all events in music, theatre and more. Read