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  • Recognition of Employees https://www.plu.edu/personnel-manual/benefits/recognition-of-employees/

    Anniversary Recognition Revised October 2009 In appreciation for their long-term service, faculty and staff of the university who are regularly employed in a with benefits status (.5 FTE or more) will receive special recognition during major anniversary years: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and more. Anniversary awards (pins, certificates, gift cards as outlined below) are typically presented at the university’s annual Christmas Celebration. At that time, recognition and gifts are given to

  • 2020 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/philosophy/2020-capstones/

    2020 Philosophy Capstones Dr. Sergia Hay, Seminar in Philosophy This year’s philosophy capstone course investigated a frequently used and criticized philosophical method: thought experiments. Thought experiments have been employed in every branch of philosophy, and in this course we focused on some notable examples from ethics and metaphysics: the trolley problem, the experience machine, the floating man, and the ship of Theseus. We examined these puzzles, considered solutions presented by

  • The Passing of Thomas Pfeifle https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2016/08/30/the-passing-of-thomas-pfeifle/

    The Passing of Thomas Pfeifle Posted by: Thomas Krise / August 30, 2016 Image: Tom Pfeifle running on the PLU Track and Field team. (Photo courtesy of PLU Athletics) August 30, 2016 UPDATE: PLU will host a celebration of life for Tom Pfeifle on Sept. 22 in Lagerquist Concert Hall at 6 p.m. The ceremony is one of many ways the campus community is honoring Pfeifle, who was an active member of Outdoor Recreation, as well as the cross country and track and field teams. A memory wall is on display

  • Bringing the Literary World to the Classroom https://www.plu.edu/prism/bringing-the-literary-world-to-the-classroom/

    Bringing the Literary World to the Classroom“On December 1st our class had the lovely experience of Skyping with Daisy Hernández,” writes sophomore English/Writing and Classics major Hilary Vo, a student in my Fall 2015 Autobiographical Writing course. “Daisy brought light to her personal writing methods: her ‘emotional’ first drafts that she later revises as a ‘craft’ draft, where she thinks more about the reader. She reinforced the importance of reading your work out loud, something that I

  • Homecoming 2017 – Resolute Online: Winter 2018 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2018/alumni-news/homecoming-2017/

    Homecoming 2017 – Resolute Online: Winter 2018 Search Features Features Welcome Multiculturalism in Norway Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Lutes Broker Peace Våre Røtter: Our Roots The Mooring Mast to The Evening Post Around the World in 17 Years On Campus Discovery Discovery Attaway Lutes Accolades Lute Library Blogs Alumni News Homecoming 2017 Alumni Survey Upcoming Events Regent Spotlight Re•forming Legacy Lutes Alumni Profiles Class Notes Class Notes Obituaries Submit a Class Note Calendar

  • Asbestos Safety https://www.plu.edu/safety/health-safety/asbestos-safety/

    AsbestosAlthough not commonly used now, prior to 1980 asbestos was a standard building component. It was considered the wonder mineral: cheap, plentiful, heat resistant, and chemically resistant. For these reasons, asbestos was widely used in many building materials. Although some buildings on campus have had the asbestos removed, many asbestos-containing products remain.Asbestos Links Asbestos Awareness Program Asbestos Handling Program Asbestos Surveys Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Getting

  • PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree https://www.plu.edu/social-work/news/plu-launches-new-master-of-social-work-msw-degree/

    PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree Posted by: howardrm / September 20, 2023 September 20, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing & Communications PLU has added a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to its offerings and is now accepting applicants for the fall of 2024. Rooted in PLU’s tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, the new MSW program will equip aspiring social work professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to create lasting impacts on

  • A Conversation with Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal https://www.plu.edu/history/news/a-conversation-with-dr-rebekah-mergenthal/

    A Conversation with Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal Sabbatical projects focus on new approaches to Western History Posted by: halvormj / July 26, 2021 July 26, 2021 PLU Department of History You might notice that Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal is not listed as an instructor on the History Department’s teaching schedule during the 2021-2022 school year. Although she is eager to get back into the classroom after so many ‘Zoom sessions,’ we’ll have to wait a bit longer for Dr. Mergenthal’s lively presence in

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/author/marcom-web-group/

    Renzhi Cao innovates in the classroom If you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds… June 5, 2022 Computer Science

  • Associated Students of PLU https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/student-governance-organizations/student-organizations-and-organizations-of-student-interest/associated-students-of-plu/

    The Associated Students of PLU (ASPLU) serves as the representative voice of students in promoting excellence in all aspects of PLU life. This association provides for active participation by all students through its committee structure. Nursing students are encouraged to participate in the university-wide student governance by becoming involved in the many ASPLU committees and activities.