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Student Life Strategic Plan (SLSP) is written in support of the aspirations of PLU 2020 and to complement the university’s strategic planning process. As the university continues to articulate the university strategic plan, the SLSP will need to be updated. The goals outlined below will need increased specificity as the university builds consensus around university goals and key performance indicators. Both the SLSP and the university strategic plan are works in progress and are designed to assist in

Writing KELLI RUSSELL AGODON (MFA, 2007) Poet/Writer, and Cofounder of Two Sylvias Press Faculty member, PLU’s Creative Writing MFA program How did your English major establish a foundation for your career path? Being an English major provided me with job opportunities not just in small indie presses, but also in large corporations, as well as roles focused on websites and tech jobs. Given that so much content is being read nowadays, companies are seeking English majors for a variety of

Inviting Family Member to Visit the U.S. During your studies at PLU, you may want to invite your parents or other family members to visit you. Although there is no guarantee, providing your family members with an invitation letter from you may improve their chances of obtaining a visitor’s visa (B-2) at a U.S. consulate or embassy in their home country. This page will guide you in writing an invitation letter. What we recommend to include in the letter Your full name and and your International

Join the Global Campus Connection (GCC)! ResourcesInt’l Student Orientation Current PLU students are encouraged to participate in social components of ISO. Check out the schedule here.GCC promotes mutually beneficial learning experiences between New International Students and Current PLU Students. By participating in GCC, New International Students will have a smoother transition into their new life at PLU and in the U.S.  By connecting with International Students, Current PLU Students will

2023 Mathematics Capstone SymposiumFriday, May 5th Join the Mathematics Department in Morken 214 and Morken 216 to hear the senior capstone presentations. You can view the capstone abstracts here. Morken 2142:30pm Holden C. Smith Constrained optimization: The Lagrange Multiplier Method and the Envelope Theorem 3:00pm Michael Wilcken Solving n x n x n Rubik’s Cubes with Only Approximately One Algorithm 3:30pm Ryan Stracke Blackjack Outcomes and Maximizing Profit 4:00 – 4:30pm Break 4:30pm

Mission StatementOur primary purpose is to provide an excellent education for all students. As one of the traditional academic disciplines, mathematics is deeply rooted in the liberal arts education and is the backbone for many areas of study, including Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Professional Schools. In filling many roles at PLU, the Department of Mathematics serves a diverse group of students. It nurtures all liberal arts students, gives a solid foundation to the science students

ProgramEach year we conduct 2-3 faculty-led experiences to countries all over the world.  These experiences include visits to local small businesses, large corporations, public utilities, and political organizations. In addition, our students participate in cultural activities as well as meet and exchange ideas with their MBA colleagues from local universities. This experience is part of our BMBA 509 “Global Business Perspective” course and participation costs are covered by PLU and are not part of the