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The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) has been offered at the Medical College of Wisconsin for over 30 years. During that time, SPUR has hosted hundreds of students who have since made significant contributions to science and humanity through their current positions as teachers,…
, government leaders and clinicians. SPUR hosts roughly 25-30 participants each summer from across the country who gain valuable research experience, refine critical thinking skills, build upon academic and professional networks and are introduced to various disciplines of science. Participation in SPUR is intended for students who are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university who intend to pursue scientific-based graduate studies. Program details include: – Free, online application
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Most veterinary science programs require applicants to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, and some also require the Biology GRE.
arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively. The GRE is scored on a 130-170 scale, in one-point increments, for the first two sections (i.e., Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). The Analytical Writing portion is scored on a scale of 1-6, in half-point increments. The cost of the test is $195. To find out where you can take
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Most veterinary science programs require applicants to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, and some also require the Biology GRE.
arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively. The GRE is scored on a 130-170 scale, in one-point increments, for the first two sections (i.e., Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). The Analytical Writing portion is scored on a scale of 1-6, in half-point increments. The cost of the test is $195. To find out where you can take
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Established in 2022 through a gift from David and Lorilie Steen, the Steen Family Symposium brings informed speakers who challenge current thinking and propose healthy change to the PLU campus for
Representative 2nd District Loni Greninger, PLU Alumna and Vice Chair, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Council (moderator) ABOUT THE STEEN FAMILY SYMPOSIUM Established in 2022 through a gift from David and Lorilie Steen, the Steen Family Symposium brings informed speakers who challenge current thinking and propose healthy change to the PLU campus for the purpose of contributing to educate for “lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities and for the Earth
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Some of you may be thinking about shipping items such as books to PLU instead of packing in your limited luggage. Please read information on this page carefully before shipping items!
Shipping Items to PLUSome of you may be thinking about shipping items such as books to PLU instead of packing in your limited luggage. Please read information on this page carefully before shipping items! Notifying PLU Mail Services All items shipped to PLU are first received by Mail Services then distributed across campus. If you are a new student and have not moved into your on-campus residence hall, the Mail Services staff may not recognize your name. The package will be sent back to the
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If you are interested in summer study away, make sure to schedule an advising appointment. This is required as part of the application process.
(Funded) Summer OpportunitiesWang Research GrantsStudents who have had study away and cross-cultural experiences are encouraged to apply for funding to conduct an international independent research project. Find out more information here.Peace Scholars Program Two PLU students are selected each year to participate in this intensive summer program centered on peacebuilding, conflict and war. Find out more information here. Critical Language Scholarship The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is
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Written works preserve our history, describe our current reality and color our future beyond imagination.
analysis, interpretation and communication.Why Study English at PLU?English offers excellent preparation for any future requiring integrative thinking, skill in writing, discernment in reading, appreciation of human experience and aesthetic values, or the mastery of critical and creative expression. PLU offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with emphases in Literature and Writing, as well as minors in Writing and Literature, and also anchors the interdisciplinary minor in Publishing and Printing
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Sessions take place in the Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center, unless noted. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Registration in the University Center Upper Lobby 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
about racial identities and histories, bringing the past into dialogue with the present. From the disappearance of novels that depict Jim Crow segregation in Panama to the banning of Mexican-American Studies in Arizona, this presentation offers a transnational look at the troubling censure of literary works that challenge readers to confront contentious national memories. At the heart of this reflection is the conviction that reading and thinking deeply challenge us and ignites our critical
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Philosophy involves inquiry about the most basic and compelling questions of life. German philosopher Immanuel Kant once summed up these questions in this way: “What can I know? What should I do?
medicine to business. They wonder how you can tell good art or music from bad. And they explore connections among diverse areas of life and experience, and between academic disciplines. Undergraduate study in philosophy is not meant to train you specifically for a first job. Instead it serves to sharpen basic skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research, analysis, interpretation and writing. It also provides critical perspective on and a deep appreciation of ideas and issues, including those
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English majors at PLU complete three core courses that introduce the skills of creative and critical reading and writing that unite all three concentrations of our major.
The PLU English Major and ConcentrationsEnglish majors at PLU complete three core courses that introduce the skills of creative and critical reading and writing that unite all three concentrations of our major. ENGL 227 – Introduction to Creative Writing ENGL 275 – Literary Passages: An Introduction to Literatures in English ENGL 300 – Living Stories Students then complete one of three Concentrations: The Creative Writing Concentration allows students to hone their craft in a variety of genres
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