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Building ConnectionsThe mobility of U.S. society is, perhaps, the most significant influence on relationships in the United States. People frequently do not reside in the same communities for their entire lives. Many large corporations require their employees to move often if they want to advance in the company. This mobility influences how people interact and form friendships. Americans tend to be very friendly on a casual basis and open to meeting many new individuals, but these interactions
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undergrad degree in geosciences, will be the only new member of the team that includes researchers from the University of Washington, the University of Maine and Berkeley Geochronology Center. And of course, a mountaineering expert. The trip is funded through a National Science Foundation grant secured by Todd, who is making her fourth trip back to the Antarctic. It never gets old, she said. “There is always something new to see, at a new location,” she said. Todd and Hegland obviously can’t wait to get
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Lutes gather at CenturyLink Field to soak up sun and Sounders Posted by: Kari Plog / August 14, 2017 August 14, 2017 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 14, 2017)- Even though Leah Foster-Koth is not an alumna yet, she found herself in good company Saturday, sitting with a crowd of former Lutes at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.In fact, she hasn’t even started at Pacific Lutheran University. But the incoming first-year student jump-started her school pride and
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Emily Peterson ’14 : Global policy, politics and partnerships Posted by: Zach Powers / September 8, 2023 Image: Emily Peterson ’14 majored in global studies and economics at PLU. She is now a senior program manager at Edelman Global Advisory. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 8, 2023 By Lora ShinnResoLute Guest WriterLike many students, Emily Peterson ’14 began her time at PLU unsure of what, exactly, she wanted to do. “I wanted to work for the United Nations,” she says. “Although at the time, I
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Internships and Research Experiences in Physics Internships and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are an excellent way to apply the material you are learning in your physics and engineering courses outside of the classroom! Internships generally refer to a position in a company or business. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and there may be opportunities to apply your experience towards PLU credit. Consult with the Physics Department chair for more information. Check out the
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Faculty ResourcesThe PLU Writing Center isn’t just for students. We’re also here to help out faculty members. Need help with designing a syllabus or just one specific assignment? Drop us a line, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Is your assignment clear and engaging? Our student writing consultants can give you feedback from a student’s point of view. Please notice the quick links to the right that are full of helpful tips you can use on the fly.Quick Links Tips for Designing a
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5 Tips for Writing a College Essay The Common App to apply to PLU is officially open for the Class of 2025—so it’s time to start thinking about your college essay. Your essay is your moment to show colleges what makes you unique. Ready to get started? Here are five tips to… August 21, 2024 FAQ'sParents
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Interactive Campus Map ( Know Where You Can Park )Starting July 5th, 2024 the Garfield Commons parking lot rules will be enforced by Campus Safety. PLU nursing staff are encouraged to park in the Mural Lot. Employees of other Garfield Commons businesses will have their own decals. Visitors/customers will have a 90 minute time limit. Violations will follow the PLU towing policy (see below). Sales for the 2024-2025 academic year parking permits are live. Once orders are placed, pick up
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Faculty SupportStudents cite the quality of the faculty as a primary reason for choosing PLU over other universities. A strong endowment will enable the University to attract and sustain an energized and productive faculty by offering competitive salaries, maintaining the faculty at an optimum size, and supporting best-in-class teaching and research. Endowment funds enrich the academic experience for students by providing support for endowed professorships, visiting artists and lecturers
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Assessment PlanningThe assessment plan is a critical part of program assessment. Once learning outcomes have been established and a curriculum map has been created to identify where in the curriculum learning is taking place, the assessment plan outlines the process by which learning will be measured by the department. More specifically, this document will introduce a cycle of assessment, explaining where in the curriculum each LO will be evaluated and how it will be assessed (using what
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