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Why Study Physics?Physics is the scientific study of the material universe at its most fundamental level. A physicist might study the inner workings of atoms and nuclei, the size and age of the universe, the behavior of high-temperature superconductors, or the life cycles of stars, from their formation out of interstellar gases to their end-states as pulsars or black holes. Physicists use high-energy accelerators to search for quarks; they design new laser systems for applications in medicine
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VOCAL Choir of the WestThe Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University. It is comprised of undergraduate majors from a wide variety of academic disciplines, achieving a reputation of excellence for its performances at professional music conferences, national and international tours, and numerous recordings. The choir regularly joins the University Symphony Orchestra in performances of major choral/orchestral works, and participates in the annual Christmas
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S. Erving Severtson Research Fellowship Forest Foundation Undergraduate Research ProgramIn May 2000, a grant was awarded to the Division of Social Sciences for a student-faculty research program to honor PLU faculty member and alumnus (1955) Dr. S. Erving (Erv) Severtson. Endowed by the Forest Foundation, the Severtson funding supports joint student and faculty research by providing financial assistance. For student researchers, the grant covers up to $500 for project expenses and a $3,950
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April 3, 2008 SOAC Week highlights creativity, tradition The School of Arts and Communication Week kicked off with a showing of student Andrea Calcagno’s documentary about global climate change, and performances by saxophonist Jamie Rottle and vocalists Kari Liebert, Morgan Ostendorf and Maggie Smith. The annual event spanned a week in April and featured speakers, panels, workshops and performances. Under the theme “SOAC Week: Creative Community Building on Tradition,” the activities
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March 29, 2010 Alternative Spring Break takes group back to Guatemala By Loren Liden ’11 This year, ten PLU students and five PLU staff will return to Antigua, Guatemala for the first time in five years on an Alternative Spring Break trip. In fact, Antigua is where PLU first traveled for Alternative Spring Break, led by three of the leaders for this year’s trip. This year’s alternate spring break will take 10 students and four faculty to Guatemala. There, the group will see famous carpets
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April 25, 2012 Prominent sociologists visit PLU to discuss self-injury Renowned sociologists Patricia and Peter Adler are scheduled to give a public lecture on self-injury from 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 7 in room 201 of Xavier Hall at PLU. The Adlers are prominent sociologists with decades of experience conducting in-depth studies of social groups including drug dealers, pre-adolescent cliques, resort workers, and collegiate athletes. PLU is one of only two northwest campuses they are visiting to
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Vacation Policy Revised November 2023 Purpose The university encourages time off from work for change of pace and relaxation. For this purpose only, the university provides eligible employees with vacation leave benefits. Accumulated vacation time is not a form of wages or other cash compensation. This benefit will not be paid as extra hours if you work a normal workweek. Eligibility All staff in regular benefits eligible positions (.5 FTE or more) begin accumulating vacation time on their
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HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO CHECK YOUR PLU EMAIL?The main line of communication between the student and the university is through your PLU email. Important information is sent to you via your PLU email, including regarding the status of your financial aid application, recent or upcoming billing statements, possible financial holds, and other issues which may impact your eligibility for financial assistance. All information is emailed directly to the student, not to the parent or significant other
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Experiential Learning Requirement Enrolling in the Experiential Learning Course Enrolling in any one of these courses obtaining a registration override from the instructor of the course and completing your registration via Banner Self Service. Students must be able to meet at the designated time (if any) as noted in the class registration schedule. 495 Internship A practicum experience in the community in the clinical, social, and/or experimental areas. Classroom focus on case
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Advising Questions Related to Majors, Minors, and SchedulingThe Chemistry Department chair and faculty are eager to help you chart your course for a chemistry major or minor. We offer Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in chemistry. The B.S. degree can be certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) if certain course requirements are met. The B.S. degree can also be earned with emphases in Biochemistry or Chemical Physics. Please let us know if we can help
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