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Frequently Asked QuestionsAdmission ClassificationsWhat is a non-matriculated student?Undergraduate and graduate non-matriculated students are classified as attending PLU part-time for a maximum of nine semester hours*, but not officially admitted to the university or to a graduate-level degree program. Exceptions to this rule will be considered on a case by case basis and must receive approval from the Provost. These students are required to submit a Summer Sessions Registration Request form
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STAFF October 2000; Revised January 2011 The university seeks to hire well-qualified applicants for vacant positions. To achieve this goal, the university has developed this policy regarding background checks, reference verifications and related inquiries. This policy applies to all regular full-time and regular part-time staff positions filled after the effective date of this policy. The university will determine whether this policy will apply to temporary positions, on a case-by-case basis
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program “Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program.” – Senator J. William Fulbright Important dates for 2024 The Fulbright Program: Is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching
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April 1, 2013 Photo by John Froschauer Cancer survivor inspires teammates with spirit, perseverance and a mid-90s fastball By Nick Dawson It was only one pitch, but it was a pitch filled with emotion for PLU pitcher Max Beatty ’14 and the entire PLU baseball family – coaches, players, parents, fans. When Max Beatty threw the first pitch of the 2013 Pacific Lutheran baseball season opener to Concordia University batter Sheldon Austria on Feb. 4, it concluded one harrowing chapter in Beatty’s
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Interview with Hannah Comerford, PPA Alumna and Visiting Instructor Rachel and Hannah This interview was conducted by Rachel M., a current PPA minor, and edited for clarity. What drew you to the program? I had always been a reader, I always loved books, and the publishing world seemed really interesting and exciting. When I saw the classes offered by the Publishing and Printing Arts minor, they seemed like they were made for me. It was a lot of fun and it felt like I fit in really well. I think
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Visa Sponsorship Information for PLU DepartmentsIs your department looking to hire someone who requires a visa to work at PLU? Are you interested in bringing a scholar from another country to do research with your department at PLU? Please review the list of visa options below to assist you in finding the right category for your international visitor or faculty member. If you are unsure of the type of visa needed or have questions, please contact Laura Silcox in Human Resources at fuhrmala
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July 7, 2008 Tutoring program touches refugees The makeshift classroom buzzed with life as dozens of Somali Bantu children worked with PLU student-volunteers to solve math problems, sound out words and learn their colors. Jessica Baumer ’09 tried to get 13-year-old Murjan Jatar to focus on completing his math homework. But the middle schooler, who calls himself “Tex,” insisted she first read a rough draft of a love letter he wrote for his girlfriend. Like most teenagers, school is the last
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March 14, 2008 Four PLU women honored at annual banquet Described as mentors, role models and friends, women from the PLU community were honored for their accomplishments at the Women Center’s 12th annual Inspirational Women’s Banquet. “This is the biggest event highlighting women on campus,” said Bobbie Hughes, director of the Women’s Center. “This banquet was the best one yet.” This year, the Women’s Center received a record 50 nominations from the campus community identifying women who
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Connie Bacon Commissioner, Port of Tacoma Biography Biography A graduate of Syracuse University, she later received a master’s degree from The Evergreen State College. Bacon is a former executive director of the World Trade Center Tacoma and served eight years as special assistant to former Washington Governor Booth Gardner. She serves on the board of directors for numerous organizations, including the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, the Regional Access Mobility
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Wang Center Research GrantsThe Wang Center Research Grant Program is designed to support students, faculty, and faculty-student teams that seek to conduct original research in an international setting. Consideration is also given to proposals seeking to conduct research within the United States on topics that underscore the connection of the local and global issues of diversity, social justice and sustainability. Proposals are reviewed by the Global Education Committee for recommendation to the
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