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Solar Eclipse 2017 @ PLUOn August 21st, 2017 the Moon passed between the Earth and the Sun creating an amazing celestial display visible across the United States. Although our corner of Washington did not experience a total solar eclipse, it came close with about 94% of the Sun being blocked by the Moon. The PLU Physics Department invited the community to view the eclipse on campus. An estimated attendance of over 1,000 accepted the invitation to join in the fun!The morning began in the

Scholarships Schiller Endowed ScholarshipThe Schiller Endowed Scholarship began in 1979 by John and Aleen Schiller. Professor Schiller served as a sociology faculty member, department chair and dean during his tenure at PLU and was the professor who was instrumental in bringing the social work undergraduate major to PLU. This award is “stackable” meaning that it does not have a negative impact on other financial aid. Eligibility criteria: junior standing, majoring in social work; overall GPA of

What election season reminds us about higher education Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,… December 2, 2016 Higher Education

Photo courtesy of Kam Coon – Sunrise on American Lake (within Clover Creek Watershed) Dear residents of (and visitors to) the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed, It’s easy to look at elements of this watershed and think that it’s not healthy. Looking at Clover Creek, especially at times when the flow is low, and seeing the litter around it and the debris left around, it certainly doesn’t look like the ideal, healthy stream, and reading about algae blooms in the lakes in the watershed, urbanization

Attention Residential Students – Please contact your RA’s and/or CD’s in your respective halls for submitting work order requests. Commuter Students – Please contact a Faculty member and/or a Building representative for submitting work order requests. Environmental ServicesMission StatementThe PLU Environmental Services Team is Dedicated to Providing Quality Service and a Clean, Safe, Healthy and Comfortable Atmosphere for the PLU Community to Learn, Work, Grow and Flourish.Quick Links AASHE

Training Information & Technology Services (I&TS) is here to help you gain the skills and knowledge you can build on for the rest of your life. And we’re committed to providing you with the help you need for using technology at PLU. There are a number of ways to learn the technology you need for your courses and work at PLU… Online Tutorials and Quick-Starts – Are you the do-it-yourself type? Consult the quick-start guides and online flash tutorials on a variety of topics. I&TS Workshops – A