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  • Nearly a year into his new role as PLU Associate Vice President of Advancement, George Zeno and I took a walk through Parkland and discussed one of my favorite questions, #WhyPLU? Zeno is essentially a community matchmaker for social progress. Mentored at the University of…

    institutional mission as a highly dynamic and intentional community partner.    What is it about our environment, in particular, that you find energizing? There are few universities in the country that match the diversity of land and people that surround Parkland. We have urban, suburban, shoreline, rural, foothill and Native American communities. We have the fourth largest US military base in the world next door that brings with it the ninth largest veteran community. We are at the center of a rapidly

  • Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options...

    Data Science– Introduction to computer programming and problem-solving using real datasets from a variety of domains such as science, business, and the humanities. Introduces the foundations of computational thinking, modeling and simulation, and data visualization. CSCI 144: Introduction to Computer Science– An introduction to computer science including problem solving, algorithm design, object-oriented programming, numerical and non-numerical applications, and use of data files. ENG 323: Writing

  • Major in Communication 40 semester hours, plus a minor Concentrations Students in this program select a concentration in either Film & Media Studies or Strategic Communication.

    of the instructor. (4) ARTD 355 : 3D Digital Modeling - CX An introduction to three-dimensional modeling. Students will learn to design and manipulate objects in 3D digital space. (4) ARTD 365 : Painting I Media and techniques of painting in oil or acrylics. Prerequisite: ARTD 101. (4) ARTD 370 : Printmaking 1 Methods and media of fine art printmaking; both hand and photo processes involving lithographics, intaglio, and screen printing. Prerequisite: ARTD 101 or consent of instructor. (4) ARTD

  • Join the Computer Science Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday and Saturday. All talks are scheduled in Morken 203.

    through digitizing the analog input signals. These digital signals are then shaped by digital signal processing algorithms whose parameters are determined by user input. The whole process occurs on a 32-bit ARM microprocessor. The resultant signal is then converted back to analog to be used by an external system of the user’s choice. 3:30 Break 3:45pm – Swarm Engine: Parallel Programming Game Engine James DeBroeck (BSCE, BSCS) Swarm Engine is a C++ library used in game and simulation development, with

  • 2025-26 Starts

    Books & Supplies:$810 Personal:$2,080 Transportation:$1,921 Total:$59,636 *Will appear on university bill as PLU charges, including housing and food charges if living on campus.Additional charges may be incurred for lab fees, private music lessons and ensembles, etc. Actual expenses for books and supplies will vary according to student’s class schedule and choice of either borrowing, renting, or purchasing new or used text books. Personal costs is an estimate and will vary by personal preferences

  • New Undergraduates

    Diversity, Justice & Sustainability Fee*:$20 Books & Supplies:$785 Personal:$2,019 Transportation:$1,865 Total:$59,615 *Will appear on university bill as PLU charges, including housing and food charges if living on campus.Additional charges may be incurred for lab fees, private music lessons and ensembles, etc. Actual expenses for books and supplies will vary according to student’s class schedule and choice of either borrowing, renting, or purchasing new or used text books. Personal costs is an estimate

  • Professor of Kinesiology | Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies | hackercm@plu.edu | 253-535-7363 | Dr.

    . Hacker’s insights into topics such as the psychology of excellence, leadership, the power of choice, team building, performance psychology, mental toughness, and “The secret of the slight edge” strike a chord with organizations and corporate audiences both nationally and internationally. Colleen Hacker's Success Soccer Camp

  • 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…

    choice is being a teacher. I like the little kids and could help them learn stuff.” St. Mark’s planned to reapply for the grant to continue the tutoring program and expand it in the future to work more directly with the Bantu parents, Summerour said. For the Bantu children to succeed in school, the parents need to be more actively involved and understand what is expected of their children. The PLU students have had a huge impact on the Bantu children. At the end of one tutoring session, a few of the

  • TOP 10 REASONS why PLU can be a great fit for you Montserrat Walker ’14 Loves the focus PLU places on global issues, and how her classes investigate issues from multiple perspectives Every student has different reasons why they have found PLU to be a…

    Questions.” No doubt you have your own reasons why PLU remains a top choice. Probably a lot. Here are some of the things we feel like PLU does really, really well. (And many students agree.) So dive in. As you make one of the most important decisions of your life – the university you will attend – remember that more than 3,500 students all have their own reasons why PLU is a good fit for them. We look forward to hearing yours. Ian Kinder-Pyle ’14 likes that PLU provides numerous opportunities to get

  • Eligibility Requirements In order to live in Upper Division learning communities, students must meet the following requirements: Be at least 20 years old or Junior standing by September 1st for

    residents will be eligible for the reduced Meal Plan E option. Harstad residents may not opt out of having a meal plan but will have the choice of a smaller, dining-dollars only meal plan. Please review the Meal Plan Descriptions page for more information.