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PLU COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for StudentsA key component to opening safely and returning to in-person campus activities, consistent with public-health guidelines, is the requirement that all PLU students—undergraduate and graduate—be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and report it to the Health Center prior to arriving on campus in the fall.* Students should plan to complete their vaccine series two weeks prior to accessing campus. This will allow them sufficient time to reach fully vaccinated
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Germany European Women's History Responsibilities Oversees the Powell-Heller Family Conference each year; organizes the Lemkin Lecturer; oversees the Mayer Summer Scholars program for undergraduates doing research; mentors students engaged in Lemkin essay contests; works to build the Holocaust and Genocide Studies minor at PLU; brings scholars and survivors together for presentations on campus. Books Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust: Language, Rhetoric and the Traditions of Hatred (Bloomsbury Academic
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Speakers List and Schedule for The Countenance of Hope Symposium:Thursday, February 25thFriday, February 26thThursday, February 25th8:15-9:45am — Community Forum and Breakfast (Scandinavian Cultural Center) 9:55-11:40am — “Making Hope Happen”: Perspectives from Psychology and Education (Chris Knutzen Hall) Making Hope Happen: Shining a light on one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, emotional forces in our lives Dr. Shane Lopez, Gallup Senior Scientist and Research Director of the
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6. Discerning one’s vocation in the worldMention the word “vocation” to a group of people, and you’re likely to get a wide variety of definitions. Some will think that “vocation” refers to particular occupations involving skilled work (e.g., as a carpenter, electrician, or mechanic). Others may assume a broader definition and define vocation as the job one does. Yet a third group will define vocation as following one’s passion in choosing a major or an occupation, or even a hobby. While all of
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May 16, 2008 University Center earns LEED silver The renovated University Center has reached silver-level certification in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.“It makes you feel good; we’re not creating more problems for the world,” said John Kaniss, construction projects manager who oversaw the renovation. Even before the project began, PLU decided the $14 million renovation would comply with LEED standards. The university is proud to
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June 16, 2008 Graduate breaks new ground It’s been a whirlwind four years for Candice Hughes ’08.An international student from Trinidad and Tobago, Hughes participated in theater and Dance Ensemble, held leadership roles in the Diversity Center and ASPLU, and spearheaded the first campus Caribbean Carnival in February 2006. She even fit in a semester studying away in Botswana. At Spring Commencement 2008, the geosciences major capped off her university career as the senior class speaker. Her
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July 8, 2008 Spanning the globe during J-Term 2008 In January more than 400 students were sojourners in 21 countries across the globe as once again PLU classes convened on all seven continents. ANTARCTICA Journey to the End of the Earth From the great South American city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the tip of the continent in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, students explored some of the grandest scenery in the world. Patagonia served as a jumping-off point for 11 days in Antarctica – all
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August 23, 2010 Lute athletic facilities: ‘Defining a vision, planning for the future’ What does it take to mount a successful athletic program these days? A few things immediately come to mind: talented and highly motivated student athletes; experienced, dedicated and supportive coaches and staff; and high-quality equipment. According to Laurie Turner, director of athletics, PLU is doing all of these things very well.“We have had remarkable success over the years in our athletic program,” she
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January 3, 2011 Student-satisfaction remains high in national survey PLU continues to exceed national norms on 10 of 12 scales. By Greg Brewis According to the results of a national survey, student satisfaction with PLU continues to exceed national norms on 10 of 12 scales. The Student Satisfaction Inventory asks students to identify the issues that are most important to them. It’s the primary tool used by PLU – and many other universities – to assess the effectiveness of campus services. PLU
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November 1, 2012 Sean Howell and his partner transformed a historic building into a space for the arts and concerts. (Photo provided by Sean Howell) PLU grad seeks to engage community in Northwest music scene By Hailey Rile ’12 Creating a new meeting place for people who wouldn’t traditionally meet and being exposed to the Northwest music scene in ways that he never was before;these are two of Sean Howell’s ’02 favorite parts about his entrepreneurial work. Howell, along with his business
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