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  • Sustainability Fellows to tackle bikes, recycling https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/05/02/sustainability-fellows-to-tackle-bikes-recycling/

    course on conservation and natural resources. In the course, students completed a lifestyle project, tracking their use of resources, such as electricity, food, water, transportation and garbage production. “I knew I was failing,” Pfaff said. “But it motivated me to do something and change my lifestyle.” This year, he served as the Residence Hall Association’s environment, justice and diversity (EJD) director, creating programming to increase awareness about issues related to the environment, justice

  • Learning from Sources https://www.plu.edu/library/instructor-services/il-resources/learning-from-sources/

    Locating relevant sources is only one step of the research process, but for many students, it’s the end goal. By shifting the focus away from sources as containers of information, the act of locating sources is reframed as one step in a process that changes constantly as more information is gathered and as you learn more about what you are writing. To the seasoned researcher, a source of information will provide details about the context in which the source was created, the process through

  • Pre-Med https://www.plu.edu/pnwu/pre-med/

    So You Want to be a Physician?The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in medicine might be the right choice for you. As you think about a possible vocation as a physician, ask yourself the following questions: Are you interested in science and how the body works? Do you care deeply about other people, their problems, and their pain? Are you a good

  • Nicole Jordan ‘15 https://www.plu.edu/diversity-justice-sustainability/alumni-profiles/nicole-jordan-15/

    thinks of her mentees as “like my kids.” She jokes, “I fed them, burped them,” and describes the pride she feels for their success as a “proud mommy moment.” Nicole fondly remembers the Students of Color Retreats she attended as a student for the valuable memories she made, as well as the concepts she learned. “The Students of Color Retreat [is] where I learned about the 5 Stages of Minority Identity Development. That language has stayed with me since 2012, and we use it as alumni to lean on each

  • PLU adds Innovation Studies minor, helps students transition from college to career https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/plu-adds-innovation-studies-minor-helps-students-transition-from-college-to-career/

    a lot. It’s had different connotations at different times over the years, both positive and some negative. Through the addition of a new minor, Innovation Studies, PLU students will now get to explore what the concept means conceptually, historically and as a process that builds businesses and unlocks human potential. “We study a range of fascinating topics but our main focus is on social innovation, which is all about making the world better,” said Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair and the

  • How to Apply https://www.plu.edu/mfa/how-to-apply/

    . If you need to submit additional documents after submitting the online application, you can email them to gradadmission@plu.edu. Note: Official transcript(s) of the highest previous degree earned do not need to be sent with your application. Transcripts will be requested of you upon notification of pending acceptance.

  • Intercultural Development Inventory https://www.plu.edu/continuing-education/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/intercultural-development-inventory/

    strategies across diverse groups. Request more information on how this program can impact your employees and organization by contacting the PLU CE Program Manager. The Process and Outcomes 1) Introduction to the IDI®In this 1.5 hour session, all participants gather to learn about the Intercultural Development Continuum and how it can be used to improve relationships within the organization. Instructions on how to complete the assessment survey are covered as well. Create a community agreement and set of

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) https://www.plu.edu/human-resources/employee-assistance-program-eap/

    EAP - Here to HelpDid you know that free access to First Choice Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is part of your PLU benefits? The EAP can help with a variety of issues both professional and personal – from dealing with stress at work to elder care and emotional well-being. EAP is a confidential resource and will provide guidance, assessment, and referral at no cost to you. Visit www.FirstChoiceEAP.com and use the password: pacific.Announcing a New Employee Discount Program: BenefitHub

  • Capstone Symposium 2021 https://www.plu.edu/math/capstone-symposium/capstone-symposium-2021/

    study of natural numbers and their simplicity leads to some fascinating problems and comparisons to other number systems. This capstone will focus on the Gaussian integers, their properties, and their analogous nature to integers. 1:30pm – Medical Decision Making: A Game Theoretic Approach Brittany Iverson Game theory has many possible games to be analyzed, as well as many different applications of those games. This paper will explore Nash equilibrium in two non-zero-sum games, Chicken and the

  • Monitoring Requirements https://www.plu.edu/occupational-health-safety-manual/hearing-conservation-program/monitoring-requirements/

    available upon request of the Environmental Health & Safety Manager. Where circumstances such as high worker mobility, significant variations in sound level, or a significant component of impulse noise exist, we will use representative personal sampling unless area sampling will produce the same results. Repeating Monitoring of Environments Monitoring must be repeated whenever a change in production, process, equipment, or controls increases noise exposures to the extent that: Additional employees may