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TACOMA, WASH. (April 15, 2019) — Pacific Lutheran University ranks fifth on the Peace Corps’ recently published list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019. There are 14 Lutes currently volunteering with Peace Corps in countries around the world. Katherine Wiley, PLU’s Peace Corps…
Peace Corps in countries around the world.Katherine Wiley, PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator and anthropology professor, credits the institution’s commitment to global studies and public service for its high numbers of recent Peace Corps volunteers. “It demonstrates how our students are interested in the Peace Corps and how deeply committed they are to service,” Wiley said. “While the ranking focuses on Peace Corps, it also suggests how in general so many of our students choose to pursue
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The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of…
or co-learner. Professor of Psychology Wendy Shore received the Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring. PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. Their peers have nominated and selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well.Shore exemplifies her mentoring philosophy by forming profound connections with her students. As a
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Pacific Lutheran University recognizes that many of its students have a first name they choose over their legal/given name.
the name displayed with their PLU email account (see instructions below). PLU will expand the use of chosen name as systems, such as Banner, are updated to include the chosen name functionality. Students who wish to change or update their chosen name can do so via their Banner Self-Service account (see instruction below). Legal name is used where required. This includes, but is not limited to, transcripts, financial aid records, bills, certification documents, class rosters pulled directly from
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The Schiller Endowed Scholarship began in 1979 by John and Aleen Schiller. Professor Schiller served as a sociology faculty member, department chair and dean during his tenure at PLU and was the
3.2; student record of service and community outreach not only tied to course work.Keller Endowed ScholarshipThe Joseph and Guycelle Keller Scholarship was first awarded in 2021 in honor of Joseph and Guycelle Keller, both first generation college students, and the parents of JoDee Keller, a long time social work faculty member. Its purpose is to support an undergraduate social work student with a strong commitment to social justice. Preference will be given to first generation and/or students of
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Cadets participate in hands-on training exercises designed to develop excellence in leadership as well as team building and individual soldier skills.
involved in a variety of ROTC affiliated extra-curricular activities as well as on-campus clubs and organizations. ROTC: Color Guard Ranger Challenge Team Cadet Activities Council (CAC) Social Activities (military ball, dining-in, informal dances, picnics/bbq) On Campus: Jazz Band Varsity, Club, and Intramural Sports Dance Club Theater Academic Major Clubs Community Service The PLU Cadets have a 59% to 41% mix of male to female cadets, with 32% of our cadets coming from minority ethnic and racial
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Best Foot Forward By Kari Plog ’11 When first-year students came to campus for orientation weekend this past September, organizers made sure that, on that first Saturday, those students were promptly sent off campus. About a dozen first-year students rolled up their sleeves and got…
their time and energy – all in that great Lutheran tradition of service. “We’ve noticed over the years that the outdoor rec trips and the service trips are always the first ones to fill up,” said Melanie Deane ’12, ASPLU programs coordinator and student organizer of On the Road. “So this year, we wanted to make sure there were more opportunities for students.” One of those trips was to Tenino, Wash., where about a dozen students rolled up their sleeves and got muddy at Left Foot Organics, a non
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By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 10, 2014) — Since our founding 124 years ago by Scandinavian Lutheran immigrants, Pacific Lutheran University has enthusiastically celebrated the Christmas season. The final two weeks of the fall semester are full of on-campus events…
Earlier This Month: Norwegian Christmas Service Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7pm An annual event on the PLU campus since 1975, this service is a blend of spiritual songs and scripture readings that tell the story of Jesus. The candlelight service has become a family tradition for many in the Tacoma-Seattle area. The event is conducted by students and faculty from the Norwegian Program. KPLU Christmas Jam Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. at Lagerquist Concert Hall The 18th
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Year-round programming in the multi-use Cultural Center includes musical concerts, lectures, films, language instruction, educational programs for school groups, and countless classes in Scandinavian
Scandinavian Cultural Center–Swedish Sankta Lucia Fest, Norwegian Julegudstjeneste (Christmas Service), Nordic Christmas Fest (an elegant holiday banquet), and the Norwegian Heritage Festival, just to name a few. In addition to serving the campus community, the Center is made available to Nordic organizations for banquets, meetings, and events. Learn more about these Annual Traditions Below! Annual Event DescriptionsNorwegian Christmas Service (Julegudstjeneste)An annual event on the PLU campus since 1975
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Evaluate new products and procedures, using all of our resources to provide the tools and training necessary to make everyone's job easier and more efficient.
utilities.Quick Links Work Order Request FormOur crew strives to adhere to the following maintenance mottos:DevelopEvaluate new products and procedures, using all of our resources to provide the tools and training necessary to make everyone’s job easier and more efficient. In addition we develop facility infrastructure systems to meet future needs. We plan and incorporate new ideas and adopt new technologies whenever they improve the quality of what we do and expand our service capabilities.MaintainWe will
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If you’re planning on taking any of the following languages, then you’ll need to complete the Language Placement Survey (even if you haven’t studied the language before) at least a week before your New Student Registration appointment. Chinese French German Greek Latin Norwegian Spanish Southern…
Placement Evaluation, as these are majors that also have a foreign language requirement. Just like the Math Placement Evaluation (hopefully you’ve already done that required step!), the Language Placement Evaluation can be accessed from your Banner Self Service student account: Go to https://banweb.plu.edu Select “Banner Self Service” Sign in using your PLU ePass information On the ‘Student Services’ tab, select ‘Student Records’ from the menu Select ‘Language Placement’ Set aside about an hour to
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