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  • The Humanities faculty at PLU are not only great teachers and able servants of the university, they are also highly-regarded researchers and authors.

    BooknotesThe Humanities faculty at PLU are not only great teachers and able servants of the university, they are also highly-regarded researchers and authors. We are proud to feature recent books by faculty in the PLU Humanities division. Click on the book cover to visit publisher websites!Overpour by Jane WongThe Violence of Climate Change: Lessons of Resistance from Nonviolent Activists by Kevin O'BrienAncient Egypt: The Basics by Donald Ryan

  • Each of the four colleges in the university’s academic structure will be led by a college dean. Each academic unit within a college will be led by an academic unit head, which includes directors

    liberal arts and their integration with major and professional degree curricula. Collaborate with other college deans and the provost on academic division priorities. The provost may in consultation with the president, amplify this job description. Section 4. ACADEMIC UNIT HEAD Academic unit heads have planning, management, and leadership responsibilities that include the following: unit governance, instructional supervision, faculty affairs, student affairs, external communication, fiscal management

  • The 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.

    education provides you with career paths within accounting as well as an excellent springboard for other careers in business. Within the field of accounting there are a number of specializations. One of the most common is auditing, which is the review of an organization’s financial statements by a Certified Public Accountant CPA. Other certifications include the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor). However, one need not be certified to enjoy a successful career in

  • The Press is named in honor of T. Leslie Elliott, a retired editor and bookseller who in 1974 began teaching a course in the English Department entitled “The World of the Book.

    enabled both the Elliott Press and the PPA Program to grow. In 1984, PLU alumna, writer, and book artist Megan Benton became the first Director of the Elliott Press and of the PPA Program. Under her guidance, the Press provided vital services to the PLU community by functioning as a job shop that printed certificates, posters, and business cards. Students gained valuable experience in all aspects of print production, from shop management to completed orders. Benton also built a valuable collection of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (July 14, 2015)—PLU Assistant Professor of Business Ufuk Ince, CFA, has been elected president of the CFA Society Seattle for the 2015-16 term. Ince and his team will lead the 980-member organization in its mission to advance the investment profession in the Puget…

    -management firm that specializes in enhanced passive strategies and the recipient of several National Science Foundation grants on financial modeling of seismic mitigation investments. His scholarship focuses on financial risk management, real options and valuation of seismic retrofit investments, and his recent publications appeared in Managerial Finance, Journal of Economics and Finance, Journal of Derivatives and Hedge Funds, and Corporate Finance Review. Launched in 2011, the Master of Science in

  • Students who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage--knowledge of key social

    excellent preparation for a wide variety of occupations in social and public services, management, education, government, and business. Students should look for entry-level jobs, gain experience through internships, and watch for opportunities of specialized training or advanced education.What Can I Do With a Sociology Degree?See what options are available to you.Looking for a Job?Take a look at the PLU Career Connections Opportunities BoardSociology majors who are interested in crime and deviance

  • For all student organization travel that will include an overnight stay, trip leaders are required to complete a pre-departure itinerary at least two weeks prior to the scheduled departure date.

    the scheduled departure date. An orientation, which is an in-person meeting facilitated by representatives from Student Engagement will address issues including but not limited to health, safety, security, accident procedures, and expectations – all trip participants must be present. If traveling overseas, you must also schedule a meeting with our Director of Risk Management, Sue Liden, to go over foreign travel insurance.Liability Waivers and FormsAll PLU student participants in student club

  • Though the library building has been closed, PLU Library faculty and staff have been hard at work bringing new services online to improve access to library resources. Find them at the PLU Library and Archives and Special Collections websites: New Library Search Interface What’s changed?…

    websites and databases. New Archives and Special Collections Interface What’s Changed? The Archives and Special Collections has launched a collections management system and discovery platform.  Why did we do it? Improved user experience and more effective searching of Archives and Special Collections holdings. A single platform for accessing archival descriptions, digitized collections, and born digital content. More accurate and improved descriptions and metadata. What do I need to do? Check it out

  • Donor Communications Manager | Office of Advancement | thomasjh@plu.edu | 253-535-7177 | Raised in Tacoma, WA, Joel graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

    Joel Thomas Donor Communications Manager Phone: 253-535-7177 Email: thomasjh@plu.edu Office Location:Nesvig Alumni Center Professional Biography Education B.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2018 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Digital Marketing Content Development Website Management Event Coordination Student Philanthropy Responsibilities As the Donor Communications Manager, Joel is responsible for executing the fundamental practices of donor stewardship, aimed at broad donor and prospect

  • Dr. D. Eugene and Edith Strandness Endowed Professor | Department of Biology | smith@plu.edu | 253-535-7307

    Expertise Behavioral Ecology Selected Articles Julie W. Smith, Trevor Fetz, Monika Shea, Craig W. Benkman. "Nest-site selection by Cassia Crossbills and management implications." Journal of Field Ornithology Vol. 93, 2021: 203-211. Cody K. Porter and Julie W. Smith. "Diversification in trophic morphology and a mating signal are coupled in the early stages of sympatric divergence in crossbills." Biological Journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 129, 2020: 74-87.

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