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  • The Future of Classics at PLU As you know, PLU went through a difficult process of prioritization this year, responding to lower enrollments and seeking to proactively budget for a sustainable future rather than wait until we reached emergency conditions. This led to hard conversations and hard choices, ultimately made by… May 7, 2018

  • New Delete Biology Academic Programs all programs program website Biology Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Natural Sciences Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Video Transcription Biology at PLU Transcription (piano music) [video: An introductory slideshow of different videos plays as Dr. Michael Behrens begins speaking. The first video shows students walking around campus during a common passing period. The second shows students in vests navigating through the brush of a wooded area. The

  • December 1, 2009 Listen “I keep my mind open to a number of possibilities when solving problems, and look in all directions for new ideas and consider the wisdom of multiple disciplines.”When Joyce Barr ’76 selected PLU because it offered the best financial aid package, she probably never figured it would lead to a career as a foreign service officer in the U.S. Department of State, let alone a post as U.S. ambassador to Namibia. Currently, she is the executive director of East Asian and

  • additional strategies for meeting these goals. Dr. Michael Schleeter, Associate Professor of Philosophy, teaches and produces scholarship in the areas of ethics and political philosophy. During his sabbatical, he was able to take time to rest and restore as well as explore new topics that further extended his areas of expertise, including the role of biology and evolution in systems of ethics.Dr. Schleeter stated that this branch of philosophy includes humanity’s development of moral capacity over time

  • learning so much about chimpanzees, Webb decided she needed to visit Africa and learn more. She spent this fall semester studying away in Tanzania through the Lutheran Consortium of Colleges for Tanzania (LCCT). The program is a collaboration between PLU, St. Olaf College, Concordia College and Luther College. In it, students take classes at the University of Dar es Salaam and participate in LCCT work, such as independent research projects and teaching at local primary schools. Tanzania is home to

  • your industry, review your application materials, and help you build your network. To schedule an appointment:  Log into the Opportunities Board using your ePass. Click on “Counseling” in the upper right corner. Click “Request New Appointment.” Select Internships as the type of appointment. Choose a date and time that works for you! When should I start looking for an internship?It is never too early to start building experience! So, in terms of your academic progress, we encourage you to start

  • Kirsty Palmer Kirsty at the West Antarctic Ice Sheet divide PLU Class of 2013 Global Studies and Hispanic Studies Double-Major Studied away in Valparaiso, Chile Current: Steward at McMurdo Station, Antarctica When Kirsty Palmer was busy studying towards her degrees in Global Studies and Hispanic Studies at PLU, she had no idea that she would one day live and work on Antarctica. What you or I see as the largest gathering of ice in the world, Kirsty sees as home, and has for the past year and a

  • Conditional Admission AgreementAs a condition of my acceptance to the PLU School of Nursing and the permission granted me to enroll in nursing courses at PLU, I understand, in addition to the conditions stated in my letter of acceptance that: This contract does not obligate me to a major in nursing at PLU; I may change my mind and switch majors. Should I fail to meet the University’s standards of good conduct and academic honesty as outlined in the PLU Student Handbook, the PLU School of

  • Speech and Debate wins big at Willamette The T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum took home first place this weekend at the 2016 annual Mark O. Hatfield Memorial Debate tournament on Feb. 27 and 28. After competing against 52 teams comprised of students from all over the nation, as well as against international teams… March 1, 2016 Debate

  • community: “I think through opening up a greater dialogue and not being afraid to share your experiences as a first-in-the-family (FIF) student, as well as seeking advice from upperclassmen who are also FIF students, is one of the greatest ways in which a community has been built at PLU. Last month, I went on a FIF retreat for our residence hall wing and the most important thing I took away from that is to realize that you’re not alone in any of your experiences.” 2. Self-care. Self-care isn’t just