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November 12, 2012 Shane Gutierrez takes a corner kick at PLU’s new soccer complex. Photo by John Froschauer. Fields of Dreams Changes to PLU’s athletic facilities will improve not only the student-athlete experience, but the experiences of all students By Steve Hansen In many ways, the season-opening 4-2 victory over Trinity Lutheran College was like so many women’s soccer matches on PLU’s lower campus. It was a beautiful blue-sky summer day with gray-and-white striations of Mt. Rainier
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OUTPROCESSING Departing employees are asked to clear campus by completing an outprocessing form to ensure there are no outstanding obligations. In some cases Human Resources may coordinate this information gathering process. The outprocessing form also ensures that Human Resources and Payroll have a forwarding address (if appropriate). The completed form is normally turned in to Human Resources on the last day of work. NOTICE OF RESIGNATION Exempt staff members are requested to give at least 20
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. Employees must work a minimum of 1,000 hours to be eligible for PLU retirement contributions, as required by law. Some benefits are prorated for those working less than full-time. INTRODUCTORY STATUS All new employees enter into an introductory period of employment. Introductory periods are generally set for an initial period of 90 days. With Human Resources approval, the supervisor may direct that the introductory period be terminated, curtailed, or extended depending upon the progress being made by
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February 5, 2013 Economics of golf By Jesse Major ’15 An unconventional approach to economics that allows students to shoot lasers and travel PGA tour destinations was taught this J-Term by Mark Reiman, associate professor of economics. This class, The Economics of Golf, was inspired by a book called Golfonomics – not Reiman’s golfing skills In The Economics of Golf, students met with owners of golf courses in Tacoma, Monterey, Palm Desert and Phoenix, as well as officials of the PGA tour to
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March 9, 2013 As part of the SOAC Focus Series – Empowerment, there was a discussion with PLU students and the cast of “How I Learned to Drive.” (Photos by John Froschauer) Facets of self By James Olson ’14 Since its 1997 debut off-Broadway, Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive” has proven an emotionally rickety experience for actors and audiences alike. Straddling a line somewhere between uncomfortable and redemptive, the play focuses on the sexually abusive relationship between Lil’ Bit
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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
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Ownership, Support, Government: The University is owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran University, Inc., a Washington corporation whose purpose is higher learning. The PLU corporation meets annually on the PLU campus to elect regents and to conduct other business. The corporation consists of up to 50 delegates from the six synods of Region I of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Board of Regents includes members of ELCA congregations, representatives from the Alumni Association
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The Office of the Registrar evaluates all transfer records and provides advising materials designed to assist students to complete the University requirements. These materials include a summary of core requirements completed and the total hours accepted. Individual schools and departments determine which courses satisfy major requirements. The University awards credit to high school students for certain courses completed before high school graduation. The University may award college credit to
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Protections and RestrictionsThe United States operates under a system of laws that provides both rights and responsibilities for individuals, including international students. This system is designed to protect and provide equal rights for everyone. Not knowing that a law exist or that a certain action is illegal is not a defense; you will still be held responsible for abiding by all regulations. Immigration regulations are federal laws that affect international students while presenting in the
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Values Based EducationWe think college is the time to ask the big questions. What will you live for? What are you called to be and to do? How will you make a genuine contribution to the world? What is your purpose, your passion, your unique talent? At PLU we help you recognize your connection with the world and your responsibility to serve it. And our Lutheran heritage gives PLU a uniquely broad idea of what it means to be successful. We prepare students to land that good job and become leaders
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