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without a Masters degree. Candidates also join a larger community of MBA professionals who are always willing to support students just starting out in their professional career. What’s the difference between the Business Administration and Management Science and Quantitative Methods tracks?The Business Administration and Management Science and Quantitative Methods (MSQM) tracks of the MBA include the same core courses and both focus on strategy and innovation. The MSQM track adds the opportunity to
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January 25, 2008 New nursing labs raise the bar When the School of Nursing ordered 10 new hospital beds for its improved nursing laboratory, the process of moving them into the third-floor space of Ramstad Commons didn’t appear to pose a challenge. But once the computerized Stryker hospital beds arrived this fall, it became painfully obvious that more than brute strength was needed to get the 500-pound beds up the stairs. Instead, a large, third-floor window was removed and an extra-large
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AccountingThe mission of the accounting faculty is to offer a quality baccalaureate accounting program designed to provide students with a solid foundation for developing a wide range of professional careers. What is Accounting? Accounting is often referred to as the “language of business.” Accounting is much more than bookkeeping, which is the mechanical record-keeping associated with economic transactions. Accounting provides the information used in many of the most significant decisions in
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participated in a competitive assignment to practice their art presentation skills. Pastor Jen Rude shared the idea of “practicing courage,” the theme of the semester for University Chapel. Pastor Jen wanted to commission a piece to represent practicing courage, and chose Margaret’s proposal to be constructed and displayed in the chapel. Margaret said, “I chose to depict moments of everyday courage that I observe in those around me. The image on the piece about self harm was particularly personal, as I
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The Trans Task ForceMission StatementThe Trans Task Force was created in Fall 2016 as part of PLU’s response to the Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students released by the Department of Justice and Department of Education in May 2016. This group’s mission is to create a campus that is inclusive and welcoming of all students, regardless of gender identity, and to ensure that students who identify as trans have the resources and support necessary to persist and succeed. The Trans Task Force
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Habitat Restoration at PLUIf you are interested in volunteering with habitat restoration projects on campus, please contact us at restore@plu.edu. Volunteer opportunities will also be advertised through the Center for Community Engagement and Services, and additional restoration opportunities can be found through Forterra, Earth Corps and Green Tacoma Partnership.PLU Campus Green Belt PLU campus has a hillside that divides the upper and lower areas of campus. These natural areas contain Garry
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French/Francophone Literature and FilmThe language of instruction of all French/Francophone literature and film courses is English. No French is required if you enroll in the course at the 200 level. French 301 is the prerequisite for registering at the 400 level. Students enrolling at the 400 level will complete some readings and assignments in French. All of these courses count for the Global Education and Interpreting Texts core General Education elements. French 203/403: Collect, Gather
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``To Light a Candle``The PLU Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Department, along with several other departments, are sponsoring the documentary “To Light a Candle” on Thursday April 9, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. in the PLU Regency Room.Watch the Trailer#educationisnotacrimeThis film is “a powerful documentary about Baha’is in Iran” and “highlights the religious minority’s determination to pursue further education despite the Islamic Republic’s sustained campaign of oppression against them.” The film
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Centering the City: Lisa Woods ’92 discusses her work as Tacoma’s chief equity officer Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 By Zach PowersResoLute EditorLisa Woods ’92 leads initiatives to help improve systems and services as the City of Tacoma’s chief equity officer. She says her approach to this work starts with listening and continuously thinking about how best to center community voices, experiences and needs.How can centering community voices help lead to more vibrant
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Charles Bergman: A Most Adventurous ProfessorDr. Charles Bergman begins his phased retirement in Summer 2015 after thirty-eight unusually interesting and accomplished years at PLU. His teaching, leadership, and writing have garnered the highest recognition from within and without the university. The true measure of his achievements, though, must be taken from more than his specific awards. Peering more closely, one sees the truly remarkable character of his life: wildly adventurous, yet so
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