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November 10, 2008 Students need not worry about financial aid If there’s one message Financial Aid Days offered last week, it’s don’t worry. Students who already secured financial support for the 2008-2009 school year will still receive there support packages for next semester, said Kay Soltis, director of Financial Aid.“That’s all done,” she said. “What students need to be thinking about is what do I need to do for next year.” More than 90 percent of PLU student receive some sort of financial

Innovate Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, which includes first ($5000) and second ($2500) place graduate and undergraduate scholarships. The mission of scholarship program is to: Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ students currently enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related teaching fields. Honor students who support a creative educational community that increases the visibility and the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ and supportive students Encourage students

Undergraduate Research at Caltech – WAVE Fellows Program Posted by: alemanem / November 7, 2018 November 7, 2018 The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech.  The WAVE Fellows program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and engineering Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech’s programs more visible and accessible to students not

Faculty Resources: A New Library Collection Posted by: bodewedl / January 20, 2016 January 20, 2016 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer To support the professional growth of PLU faculty, a new collection of “Faculty Resources” is now available on the first floor of the library. This small but mighty collection covers a range of topics related to teaching and learning in higher education. I have assembled an online list of books in the faculty resource collection, including links to each

prospective students in their beautiful home,” Van Beek said. “We became friends and stayed in touch over the years. “When they retired and moved to Seattle in 1991, Art and Jennie became more involved and supportive of university activities.” Art and Jennie Hansen ’34. Their support continued through significant bequests to the university. The couple made countless generous donations to PLU, including gifts to the Rieke Science Center, the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, and $2.5 million to the Morken

identity as a first-generation Latina student and her upbringing. “I just want to show my family that their sacrifice was worth it all,” she says, “because I can do more and give back that love and support that they’ve given me unconditionally.” She’s also grateful for the support of the tight-knit community at PLU. As a Franklin Pierce High School student taking classes at PLU, she felt a sense of belonging even before starting college—but she hadn’t realized that the university was also a place where

utilize and connect fellow Lutes to our campus support communities and resources, including but not limited to the Student Care Network; Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services; Campus Ministry, Center for Gender Equity; and the Diversity Center. Finally, as we mourn the victims of the Atlanta shootings — Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Elcias R. Hernandez-Ortiz, and the others yet to be named in the news — let us also reflect on the history of anti-Asian violence in

year – something we should be contemplating with greater seriousness as climate change continues its sad advancement throughout the world.” What lessons can Benedictine communities offer about sustainable living to us in the present day? Dr. Torvend answered with a few questions of his own: “Do you know the region in which you live? Do you know the land and water resources? How do you promote a more equitable sharing of the goods within your region so that no one grows hungry?  How do we push

what was available at different times of the year – something we should be contemplating with greater seriousness as climate change continues its sad advancement throughout the world.” What lessons can Benedictine communities offer about sustainable living to us in the present day? Dr. Torvend answered with a few questions of his own: “Do you know the region in which you live? Do you know the land and water resources? How do you promote a more equitable sharing of the goods within your region so

relatives who took her in were not equipped to handle her needs. It wasn’t until she moved in with a friend, who then became her family, that Reyes received the stability and support she needed to turn her life around. “When my mom passed away, I was very depressed and did not speak,” she said. “My family did not understand mental health and depression. So, my blood family kind of perceived me as disrespectful. They kind of formed this negative persona of me.” After moving from home to home and living