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  • Thank you for your interest in Alumni & Student Connection’s mentoring programs! Provided below are a few general guidelines for both mentees and mentors. If you are considering participating in one of our mentoring programs, we encourage you to read the expectations below.Mentee Expectations Communicate with your mentor at least once a month from November-April. Meet-ups can take place in-person or virtually depending on what you and your mentor decide. Be professional and respectful. Actively

  • Gregory J. Williams, PhDSchool of Education and KinesiologyEnriching Field Experiences with Virtual Communication Dr. Gregory J. Williams (PLU Photo/Katie Martell) Greg Williams is a Professor in the Department of Education whose research has focused on the development and implementation of effective classroom and behavioral management procedures for children and youth with emotional/behavioral disorders. In his work with students who attend PLU’s teacher training programs, Greg understands the

  • Homeschooled students are an important part of PLU’s applicant pool and the campus community. We welcome and value the unique experiences and backgrounds that students like you bring to our campus! You are considered a homeschool student if:the majority of your schooling has taken place, or if your high school career will conclude, outside of a traditional academic setting. Homeschool students, even with advanced credit standing (see Running Start and College Level Credit Policies below) apply

  • ] was my adviser and my mentor, and I still sort of treat him as my mentor,” Fallin said of the man who shared wisdom on everything from design principles to relationship problems. “The things I learned in class I still employ every single day,” she said, adding “JP was always there to catch me.” Avila held Fallin to high standards, pushed her to work hard and to stick to her guns during her time at PLU. He encouraged her to study away in England and helped her secure an internship at the National

  • Sleep 101How sleep affects your health, happiness, and well-being in college.Sleep in CollegeMost college students know sleep matters. But most assume they have to choose between sleep, school, and social life. Fortunately that isn’t true. Not only is healthy sleep the number one predictor of academic success in college, but you can use sleep to your advantage to get the most out of college both in and outside of class.Building sleep into your life is not only a way to boost your GPA but can

  • language learners and/or bilingual education. Toppenish SD has many English-language learners: 1393 youth qualify as ELL among 4774 full-time students. Or a little more than one-fourth of students.“Our motivation was to not pull ELL kids out of a classroom, which comes with a stigma and missed opportunities for peer interaction and role modeling,” says Teri Martin, Federal Programs Director for Toppenish School District. Teachers wanted the opportunity to keep students in the classroom, teach language

  • Learn how you can Recruit a Lute.We know that campus atmosphere is the number one thing students care about, and the connections made by prospective students and their families with our current students, staff, and faculty play a pivotal role in their decision to apply. You’ve witnessed firsthand PLU’s exceptional support in guiding students as they grow, learn, and pursue their passions while finding their calling. Join us in connecting with the next generation of Lutes.Fill out the Faculty

  • UO Masters’ Internship program in Electrochemistry Posted by: nicolacs / November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 The Oregon Center for Electrochemistry’s masters-level internship program attracts chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering students and provide nationally unique training including rigorous foundational electrochemical theory, team- and inquiry-based laboratory work, numerical simulation and engineering of electrochemical systems, and experience tackling industry-sponsored, team

  • connected with PLU by watching these recorded events, including lectures, forums, panels, conferences and more!PLU YouTubeUpcoming Virtual EventsCheck out the PLU Calendar for information on upcoming events that are open to alumni and the PLU community.Upcoming PresentationsBenefits & ServicesAlumni & Student Connections offers many benefits and services. Whether you want an alumni card or membership in the Alumni Online Community, this webpage will direct you to all of the services provided.Alumni

  • University graduate Nick Sears took the technology world by storm when he teamed up with inventors Andy Rubin and Chris White to market and launch Android, one of the world’s top operating systems for smartphones. Now, he hopes to team up with students across the country and help market their skills when entering the job force for the first time. Sears (’87, ’95) worked at AT&T after graduating from PLU, eventually moving to T-Mobile where he became vice president of product marketing and management