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PLU academic programs restructured into four distinct colleges https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/08/31/academic-restructure/

Individualized Major Languages and Literatures Master of Fine Arts Native American & Indigenous Studies Philosophy Political Science Publishing & Printing Arts Religion Sociology & Criminal Justice STEM Education MinorCollege of Natural SciencesBiology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Studies Geosciences Mathematics Physics PsychologyCollege of Professional StudiesBusiness Communication, Media & Design Arts Education Innovation Studies Music Theatre & Dance Note: General Education, First Year

Family and Friends ‹ Resolute Online: Spring 2015 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2015/family-and-friends/

Workshop. The program was a realization of their dream of creating a community for writers, one that was grounded in innovation, challenge and support. Working with key early stakeholders at PLU—Paul Menzel, Provost; Barbara Temple-Thurston and Doug Oakman, deans of Humanities; and Tom Campbell, English Department Chair—Stan and Judith created one of the earliest low-residency MFA programs in the region, and fostered it into one of the premier programs in the country. The program has a nationally

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PLU announces Carol Sheffels Quigg Award winners Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce the winners of The Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation, established by alumna and regent Carol Quigg, whose endowment funds the awards. The Quigg Awards provide support for faculty, staff, and students who have demonstrated unusually… December 21, 2022 News, Announcements, Accolades

Faculty members approach difficult budget cuts in a ‘very PLU way,’ with care and inquiry https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/09/11/fjc-process/

ongoing transparent process that is heavily driven by the faculty who are affected. “PLU has no bad programs,” O’Brien said. “So these cuts aren’t easy to make.” O’Brien and others say they are impressed and even energized by the innovation, collaboration and creativity exhibited throughout this introspective process, despite the tension and emotion surrounding it. Acting President Allan Belton acknowledges that it is easy and even understandable to be despondent during this time of

5 Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree at Pacific Lutheran University https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/blog/5-reasons-to-pursue-a-graduate-degree-at-plu/

students will be highly skilled, knowledgeable, ethical professionals and leaders for their businesses, organizations, and communities. Our mission? Pacific Lutheran University’s graduate programs strive to deliver intellectually challenging, collaborative learning experiences in specialized fields that assist students to reach their personal and professional goals.2. We have incredible student outcomes.At PLU, we are proud to say that 90 percent of our undergraduate students are either employed or in

Kara Atkinson ’23, transfer history major and former military linguist, on her PLU experience https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/kara-atkinson/

with minors in religion and Holocaust and genocide studies, Atkinson’s passion for research, academia, and higher education developed at PLU through her collaborative research with professors, her tenure as president of Phi Alpha Theta (PLU’s history honors society), and her work as PLU’s Vet Corps Navigator. What led you down the path of becoming an Arabic linguist? Out of the jobs available to me as a woman in the military in 2014, becoming a linguist was one of the things that I was most

Policies https://www.plu.edu/library/policies/

these rooms be aware that noise travels, so please be courteous. Library, 3rd floor: Silent Study Library, 2nd floor: Light conversation while studying Library, 1st floor: Collaborative study areaOnline Resource Access PolicyOff-campus access to subscription resources, such as article databases, online journals, and online reference materials, is available to current PLU students, faculty, and staff. PLU alumni and visitors are welcome to use online resources when visiting campus. You may bring your

PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plu-researchers-shine-light-on-rna-activities/

interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit an extraordinary light-absorption property. This results in the ions emitting prolonged luminescence, which surpasses the typical fluorescence we’re more familiar with. Simply put, imagine having a special marker that attaches to objects in a room and makes them glow under a UV blacklight. Now, envision this concept magnified to a molecular level. Funded by a collaborative three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable

PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/11/08/plu-researchers-rna/

interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit an extraordinary light-absorption property. This results in the ions emitting prolonged luminescence, which surpasses the typical fluorescence we’re more familiar with. Simply put, imagine having a special marker that attaches to objects in a room and makes them glow under a UV blacklight. Now, envision this concept magnified to a molecular level. Funded by a collaborative three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable

PLU Sunday at Eastside Baptist Church https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2015/11/17/plu-sunday-at-eastside-baptist-church/

which students, faculty members, staff, and community members can feel comfortable talking about race? What concrete steps can we take to make our campuses more welcoming to diverse people? And how do we do this work in a careful, collaborative way, while being mindful that students and others expect quick results in an age of Twitter activism? I hope that you will share with me your thoughts and ideas, perhaps even volunteer to work with us on how we can make PLU a model for doing this important