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Preparing for Law School https://www.plu.edu/prelaw/preparing/

these classes you take, the better your critical reading and writing skills will be, and the better you will do in law school. Law schools are also looking for applicants with a diverse base of knowledge across disciplines. The liberal arts education provided by PLU is specifically designed to give students this diverse background through the general education requirements. However, potential applicants should further diversity their curriculum by taking courses in the hard sciences, humanities

The ‘L’ is not silent https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2016/03/21/the-l-is-not-silent/

full and vibrant life? Is it a priority?” The concerns that this alumna so eloquently voiced are the same ones with which we continue to grapple on a near daily basis. A strong sense of vocation, service to neighbor and the common good, curiosity and intellectual rigor, a sense that God is present throughout the entire creation, the freedom to ask questions and challenge authority, and all the other things that make up the great gift of Lutheran higher education are important “fruits” of the

PLU Announces New Scholarships – Resolute Online: Spring 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2019/new-scholarships/

Carrie Larsen Endowed Scholarship. “On behalf of PLU, I share heartfelt gratitude for these visionary donors,” President Allan Belton said. “Generous gifts like these allow us to fulfill our commitment to our students’ success and the university’s mission.” Sylvia Kirkebo Endowed Scholarship In 2017-18, a series of estate gifts established the Sylvia Kirkebo Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship, funded by an elementary education graduate of PLU, will support President’s Scholars — students with

Graduate School https://www.plu.edu/sociology-criminal-justice/sociology-program/graduate-school/

ahead.Master's Programs Master’s programs are another possibility for students wanting to further pursue their sociological education. Some Ph.D. programs offer a terminal Master’s option, meaning that students can graduate and leave the program upon completing a Master’s degree. Other sociology programs offer an M.A. (master of Arts degree) or M.S. (Master of Science degree) as the terminal degree. In an M.A. program, the learning will be more strongly focused on the theoretical understanding of sociology

On Exhibit: 2020 “Interrupted” Wang Center Photo Contest Winners https://www.plu.edu/library/news/on-exhibit-2020-interrupted-wang-center/

virtual exhibit. If you’re ready to begin planning for your own study away experience and want to join the 40-50% of PLU students who study away at least once during their undergraduate education, please contact the Wang Center for Global Education. Wang Center | www.plu.edu/wang-center/ | wang.center@plu.edu | 253-535-7577 And the winners are . . . Libby Woods Category: Global Classroom Title: Granada Guided Through History “This photo was taken during a program excursion where we travelled to the

Anderson encourages grads to seek gratitude, wonder and courage in his final address https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/05/27/anderson-encourages-grads-to-seek-gratitude-wonder-and-courage-in-his-final-address/

financial analysts; Lauren as an accountant at Moss Adams. Master’s graduate Chris will be teaching science at Washington High School; Melanie will be in elementary special education in Clover Park. Sean is off to teach life skills through soccer in Uganda, while Nikki will be working to save lives in the ICU at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital. Yes, the Pacific Lutheran University Class of 2012 is ready for launch, and while the trails you have traveled make us proud; the paths lying ahead stretch our

2014 Convocation https://www.plu.edu/president/2014-convocation/

is just the opposite: leading people INTO the world through leadership, service and care for others with merciful and thoughtful action grounded in study. Luther also argued persuasively that gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status or education gain a human being nothing in the eyes of God, and thus argued for a community of spiritual equals brought into right or “just” relationship with God and all others simply out of God’s love and mercy for each and every human being. Over the past

Past Presidents https://www.plu.edu/president/about/past-presidents/

the newly named Pacific Lutheran College. From 1921 until his retirement in 1942, Xavier taught history, Bible study, Latin, Greek, nutrition, library science, botany, and zoology as well as continuing to serve as the College’s librarian. The library built in 1937 was renamed Xavier Hall in 1967 in honor of the fourth president of Pacific Lutheran College.Ola J. Ordal, 1921-1928 Ola J. Ordal was born on August 2, 1870. He received his early education throughout South Dakota before receiving his

In Times Challenging and Uncertain: Plans Change – Values and Mission Endure https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2009/09/08/in-times-challenging-and-uncertain-plans-change-values-and-mission-endure/

support to these able and dedicated leaders. PLU is blessed in a special way each year by the work of our remarkable cadre of academic program leaders and deans. This year we will be searching for new deans for the School of Arts and Communication and the School of Education and Movement Studies. During these important transitions, Professor John Hallam from art, along with associate professors Mike Hillis from education and Karen McConnell from movement studies will be serving as acting deans. We

The People’s Golf Gathering Application 2022 https://www.plu.edu/continuing-education/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/the-peoples-golf-gathering-application-2022-late-applications/

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