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Students with a Side Gig https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/students-with-a-side-gig/

Students with a Side Gig Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / October 8, 2019 Image: Moses Mbugua ’20 demonstrates in action the phone procrastination app he designed and developed as a student. October 8, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsThe college experience is about education in the classroom, but it’s also deeply rooted in building tools and traits that translate into rewarding professional careers after graduation. For some PLU student entrepreneurs, those budding careers

PLU students premiere sex trafficking documentary – Acclaim 2017-18 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/01/18/sex-trafficking-documentary/

. I knew I had to use this privilege to help them any way I could,” Gillespie said. “This project has truly been a transformational journey for me.” The documentary focused on Kenny Sacht’s organization, Wipe Every Tear; a Christian organization with a unique mission that surprisingly doesn’t evoke the name of Jesus as it helps rescue young women from the sex trade. Instead, the organization focuses on helping women finish high school and attain a college education. Wipe Every Tear intentionally

Research Technologist I with Bloodworks Northwest https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2023/04/24/research-technologist-i-with-bloodworks-northwest/

. Inventory recording and tracking. Order and perform quality control of reagents and supplies. Provide leadership and guidance to Research Assistants or students as needed. Conduct training on procedures within area of expertise. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent education and related experience. Excellent organizational and record keeping skills with attention to detail. Basic computer skills, including word-processing, database and

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program https://www.plu.edu/education/noyce-grant/robert-noyce-teacher-scholarship-program/

STEM Majors to Become STEM Educators”. That program allowed for the development of a service learning course for Natural Science majors who are interested in developing and teaching science and mathematics curriculum in K-8 classrooms. The course is NSCI 350: STEM Education Partnership. The current work is supported by a 5 year NSF grant (Award Number 1950106) that will support 21 students who enter the program as undergraduate or as graduate students. A central component of the projects is the

Educational Policies https://www.plu.edu/faculty-governance/the-faculty-committee-system/educational-policies-committee/

same rights and privileges as any other member of the committee except the right to make motions and to vote. General Purpose: To study problems and to make recommendations relative to all areas of academic policy, including the regular semester, January term, summer school, graduate division, and continuing education programs. Specific Duties: To consider policies of academic and instructional nature: (a) Requirements for all undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. (b) Course

Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/03/01/understanding-the-world-through-sports-and-recreation/

. On the second day, other speakers will include PLU alums, such as Matt Kennedy ’07, SeattlePI.com sports columnist Art Thiel ’75 and mountaineer Jason Edward ’84 ’89. Topics include the use of steroids, soccer in Seattle, sports and its effect on nationalism and identity in China, video gaming and marketing football to the world. It is the fourth such symposium hosted by PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education since 2003 – its reputation and reach continues to grow with each event. “We wanted to

PLU’s School of Nursing Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/03/10/plus-school-of-nursing-ranked-among-u-s-news-world-reports-2016-best-graduate-schools/

PLU’s School of Nursing Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools Posted by: Zach Powers / March 10, 2015 March 10, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 10, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Nursing is ranked among the best 100 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2016 edition of Best Graduate Schools.In addition to its in-demand undergraduate and continuing education nursing programs, PLU offers several graduate

PLU to offer (at least) half-off tuition to dependents of nurses and k-12 educators https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/11/23/nurse-educator-dependent-commitment/

-time nurse or K-12 educator.“Our nursing and education programs are deeply rooted in PLU’s history,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “For more than a hundred years, we have been training and preparing thoughtful and highly skilled nurses and educators to serve their communities. To show our thanks, we pledge to do everything in our power to make higher education possible for the dependents of teachers and nurses.”With this promise, PLU will cover at least half of the student’s tuition —$23,408 for

Associate Professor and Chair Heather Mathews receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Service https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/01/25/2023-faculty-awards-service-heather-mathews/

managed effectively, regardless of what is thrown at her.” Another colleague described her as “the glue that has kept the department moving forward successfully.” Beyond the department, Mathews has served on the Global Education Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, the Human Participants Review Board, General Education Council, IHON Steering Committee, Women’s and Gender Studies Executive Committee, and Holocaust and Genocide Studies steering committee. She is the

Intersections: Called and Empowered (and Assessed) https://www.plu.edu/provost/news/intersections-called-and-empowered-and-assessed/

Intersections: Called and Empowered (and Assessed) Posted by: abryant / April 29, 2022 April 29, 2022 Cover art If we were all eyes, could we see each other? by Vickie R. Phipps Intersections, Number 54, Fall 2021Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It