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students investigate career opportunities and pursue careers which most clearly match their interests and abilities. Biology at PLU operates within the Rieke Science Center, which also houses the Departments of Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics. Thirteen teachers-scholars make up the biology faculty. All are full-time and all have a doctorate. Their research ranges from the responses of the host to bacterial infections and physiological processes and signaling pathways in the plant, to the

attendance is limited and attendees will need to show proof of vaccination (or proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the start time). PLU will continue to follow Washington State and CDC’s COVID-19’s guidelines for the safety of our community. For more details on PLU’s policy, please see the Public Events on PLU Campus page.PLU’s mission to support the education of our students and larger community on issues of diversity and justice are intimately connected to the study of the

you. Priority Application Date: February 1, 2025 Apply by the February 15 priority date to guarantee that your application to IHON is in the first round of decisions. Regular Application Date: April 1, 2025 Apply by April 1 to guarantee that you get your IHON decision in plenty of time before the May 1 National College Decision Date. Final Priority Application Date: June 15, 2025 Apply by June 15 to ensure you get your IHON decision before fall class registration dates in July. You can still apply

undergraduate experience, they will likely extend well beyond your time at PLU.What does the application process involve?Students interested in presenting at the showcase will submit an abstract or artistic statement of their work (a short summary) along with the name of one faculty advisor who mentors the project. The online abstract/artistic statement submission form will be open November 11, 2024. Submissions are due March 21, 2025 (11:59 pm). This extended window for submissions allows students to

PLU's Musical HeritageHistorian Philip Nordquist reports that the first faculty member hired in 1892, as the fledgling academy was preparing to open its doors, was a music teacher, “the energetic musician Carlo Sperati.” Music has continued to be at the center of campus life since that time. The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar. Unique among the musical ensembles on campus, the orchestra plays a role in

U.N. advisory agency to simplify and interpret a dataset on Iraqi migration. Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research. "Honestly, I knew chemistry was right for me after taking organic chemistry and having a ton of fun with that." Welcome to the Chemistry Department! Are you interested in research, forensic science, developing new medicines, pursuing a career in health care, designing new materials for alternative energy technologies, studying the

take a long time, but the important thing is to continue the journey. Having “the answer” to these questions is not the goal, because as you go through life, your question can be answered in different ways. Big Enough Questions are questions that force us to pause and to ponder. They keep us awake at night. They represent questions about who we are, about what our place is in this world, and how to bring these two ideas together. Got Questions? Email us at explore@plu.edu.

Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

Apply today Post Graduate Certificate candidates may apply for admission at any time during the year. More Information Post Graduate Nurse Practitioner CertificatesThe PLU School of Nursing offers a Post Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificate for two advanced practice specialty areas: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) The certificate program is designed for individuals who already hold an APRN licensure or are doctorally prepared to add a

my time here at PLU. I truly believe in the power of the Humanities. The English Department has been incredibly flexible with me, and all of my professors have been absolutely fantastic. The chance to develop my skills as a poet and writer has been wonderful. If there’s a place that allows you to take on all the different parts of yourself, it’s PLU. Daniel Bensen (’24)