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Commitments to Excellence https://www.plu.edu/student-life/priorities_continuous_improvement/commitments-to-excellence/

of each student’s network of supporters. We are committed to creating positive relationships with the many supporters of the university including alumni, neighbors, friends, donors, Regents, and members of the ELCA. Co-Curricular Education: We know that student success is solidified when students have multiple opportunities to learn and live the university’s educational priorities. We are committed to providing a wide range of co-curricular programs, in differing learning styles, so that students

On the Path to Peace https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/05/07/on-the-path-to-peace/

Peace and Conflict Studies program in the Balkans. Feller helped Corboy connect with Bryn and his Nansen Dialogue Network, which led to independent research on interethnic education in post-conflict societies in Srebrenica. The last stop on her international studies tour, supported by a Hansen Memorial scholarship, was a J-Term course led by Feller on intercommunity dialogue in Northern Ireland, which in turn led to a Toward Understanding and Healing Dialogue Certification. All that experience

Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/gendered-tongues-issues-of-gender-in-the-foreign-language-classroom/

Center for Global Education Professional Issues Professional issues regarding the status and function of foreign language teaching, both within educational institutions and society as a whole, play a major role in perpetuating sexism in the foreign language classroom. Perhaps the most striking problem is the division of labor in language teaching. On the high school and, quite often, undergraduate college levels, that division is often determined by gender, where women are more likely to teach

Chemistry https://www.plu.edu/academic-programs/program/chemistry/

: Professor Munro is discussing a chemical reaction equation with Rebecca using a classroom whiteboard; there are two video angles of the same action] – and a STEM education minor, where students can see if they might wanna teach science, in a K-12 setting. [video: Professor Munro is sitting in a chemistry classroom with a whiteboard and projector screen in the background. There is a front and side video angle.] – We also have a great health sciences advising program for anyone interested in [video: A

Norwegian Student Testimonials https://www.plu.edu/admission-international/norwegian-student-testimonials/

Seattle area. I would recommend PLU to people who are seeking a global experience, and who will utilize the resources we offer effectively. As a small school, [the] closeness with faculty/administration, exchange opportunities and business program are among the strengths of the school. Erika SolliSocial Work, 2016 I was drawn to PLU because of the mission of service, vocation, and a global education, in addition to its location in the Northwest. My favorite part my experience at PLU was that I had the

History https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/about/history/

organizations; for air, water quality, and solid waste management; offices in professional societies and environmental organizations; articles in local newspapers as well as in scientific journals; talks at schools and community groups as well as papers presented at national and international scientific meetings; choral groups on and off campus. In these ways the ideals of liberal education are illustrated to our students and to the community.

PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plus-lathiena-nervo-discusses-her-work-and-being-named-one-of-the-1000-inspiring-black-scientists-in-america/

undergraduate institution. So I went into grad school with that goal in mind. I was a non-traditional student, going back several years after completing my bachelor’s degree. I received grants through my graduate school department and the US Department of Education. I participated in a postdoctoral fellowship that’s specific for teaching scientists to be better educators. When I finished my PhD, I went into that fellowship program. And now I’m excited to be here at PLU, focused on these three core elements

Hero Award https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/01/01/hero-award/

fundraising wasn’t enough, that education was a big part of seeing a change. That has been our motivation for our educational events which included a professor panel on the healthcare proposals by the presidential primary candidates (McCain, Clinton, and Obama), our screening of “Sicko” by Michael Moore, and our recent debate on healthcare reform with the PLU Democrats and Republicans. We, as well as our members, are very proud of our involvement with the club and the groups success. Progress is

Interplay between PLU’s Student Code of Conduct and the School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/general-information/interplay-between-plus-student-code-of-conduct-and-the-school-of-nursing/

policies and standards of the School of Nursing as a minimum expectation for admission, standard program progressions, and for program completion. There are possible conduct-based circumstances where a student would be eligible to continue his or her education at PLU, but not to continue in the School of Nursing. Readmission to PLU after suspension, for example, does not equate to readmission to return to the School of Nursing, and should not be considered as such. In some situations, for example

Five Guys, One Basketball and Fifty Years – Resolute Online: Spring 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2019/five-guys-basketball-fifty-years/

that all five of those guys, united by basketball back in the day, represent some of the best qualities of a PLU education. They provide a model for longstanding PLU friendships, and show how they can and should be nurtured.