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Revised June 2010 Pacific Lutheran University supports sustainability initiatives - and efforts to get its employees onto mass transit by subsidizing the cost of an annual transit pass via a PLU ORCA
“tap” off on a card reader when exiting some transit systems. For example, I must “tap” off when exiting from a Sounder train, Link light rail. I agree to pay the employee portion of $8.41 toward my PLU ORCA Card, valid June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025. I agree to pay a $20.00 replacement card fee if I lose my assigned PLU ORCA Card. I understand and agree to the terms stated above on using the PLU ORCA Card. I understand that PLU reserves the right to change or update these policies at any time.
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Mathematics is an exciting and intellectually stimulating field whose frontiers are rapidly expanding.
also given honorary memberships in professional associations.Careers for Mathematics MajorsThere are a variety of satisfying occupations that require substantial mathematical preparation. Some of these are: Actuary Cryptographer/Cryptanalyst (code maker and breaker) Economist Operations Research Analyst Research Mathematician in Industry or Academia Statistician or Biostatistician Systems Analyst Secondary School or College Teacher Many students use a mathematics major as a springboard for graduate
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PLU receives top marks for sustainability Pacific Lutheran University has garnered a prestigious ranking this week, as the Sustainable Endowments Institute released its College Sustainability Report Card for 2010. Overall, the university was graded an A-, with As granted to many areas such as climate…
Change and Energy A: The report noted that PLU has installed geothermal heating and cooling and has begun the LEED commissioning of all mechanical systems in new and renovated buildings. Wind power (purchased) provides 45 percent of PLU’s electric use. Food and Recycling A: Dining services purchases from a local dairy and all milk is hormone and antibiotic free. Herbs are from PLU’s garden, chickens are free range and the university has an aggressive composting program. The university implemented
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By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 16, 2015)—PLU community members are encouraged to attend a “community listening session” regarding proposed cuts of 11,000-16,000 active-duty and civilian positions from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The session will take place at the McGavick Conference Center…
life enjoyed by families living in and nearby the base. “Healthy communities are sustainable communities,” Zylstra explained. “Removing an infrastructure, economic engine, thousands of families and an interconnected industry will have an adverse impact beyond the boundaries of JBLM. “This cut is not simply about military jobs, but also about the way that families interact with the complex systems that drive a thriving community,” Zylstra continued. Located just up the road from PLU, Joint Base
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By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Jan. 28, 2015)—If you can’t make it to the Seattle Seahawks’ pre-Super Bowl rally in Arizona on Jan. 31, you can take comfort in the fact that at least one Pacific Lutheran University graduate will…
it’s his stage the Hawks will stand on. Dilts is the CEO and founding partner of Pyramid Staging & Events, LLC, a multimillion-dollar organization that works with big-name clients such as Starbucks and Microsoft; on PLU events including Commencement, LollaPLUza and the Karen Hille Phillips Center dedication; and on hugely high-profile events including Bumbershoot, the Sasquatch Music Festival—and a ton of Seahawks stuff. Dilts said his company has provided staging, roof systems, lighting and more
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Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. More than 125 PLU alumni work for the global commerce and technology leader. For this “Lute Powered” feature, we met with three of…
discuss their careers, their motivations, and why Amazon is a fit for them. The Curious StorytellerRegan Zeebuyth ’01 has always been curious. Curious about words, about ideas, and about systems. He’s always trusted that curiosity to guide him. Even when, as a second-year Lute, it led him to rethink plans to follow his parents into medicine and toward a major in communication. Even when it nudged him out of a burgeoning early career in public relations and into the world of corporate internal
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The challenges of our lifetime are complicated — and so are the people surrounding them. We bring our whole, imperfect selves to the table every day, dedicating our passions and skills to finding
their academic and co-curricular passions. Often, PLU faculty see in our students qualities, capabilities and opportunities that many times, students do not yet see in themselves.” — Colleen Hacker, Professor of Kinesiology Adrian Arrives A student from Alaska discovers his love for computer science and lands his dream job at Netflix. VIEW STORY Lute Powered: MultiCare Health Systems PLU alumni serve at the Washington-based health care organization. VIEW STORY Accolades Big Names on Campus Lute
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Dear Campus Community: This Sunday, November 20th, is the annual observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Founded in 1999, TDOR is an opportunity to memorialize the people murdered because of transphobia, and to bring attention to the continued violence and prejudice endured by the…
oppression, to reflect on our relationship to these systems of power, and to act. It is not enough simply to honor the memory of the dead—we must transform the practices of the living. Only in addressing such issues will PLU become a model of inclusive excellence, a place that examines itself through the lens of justice and makes change accordingly, and, ultimately, a place of true belonging. The Listen campaign launched this fall is a step in our long journey. Radical inclusivity and justice for all is
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Campus Life partners with several campus offices to ensure that students are safe and supported while living on campus. The resources listed below are just a few that Campus Life offers.
your chargers, TV’s, gaming systems and DVD players plugged in when not in use wastes tons of energy? Res Life knows, so we have equipped each room with an energy-saving Smart Strip. What can you do? Don’t be an energy vampire! Shut lights off when you leave a room, and use natural light whenever possible. Learn how to use the Smart Strips. They don’t work if you don’t use them! Confused? Here is a quick video with some easy directions. Did you know that every 3 seconds a baby is born? In that same
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External Funding Opportunities National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Scholarships Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan
need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship The Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a master’s degree candidate in social work dedicated to addressing injustices within various systems, including, but not limited to, criminal justice, foster care, healthcare, and education. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a federal program that forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans
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