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  • FAQ’s https://www.plu.edu/academic-advising/faqs/

    Frequently Asked QuestionsIf I am a transfer Student, how do I know which courses fulfill particular PLU requirements?While the only guaranteed way to know is to get an official evaluation from the Office of the Registrar, you can view a transfer equivalency guide for all Washington state community colleges (and those in Portland). How can I change my advisor?A Change of Advisor form must be filled out and returned to the Center for Student Success, Library 124. You must receive the signature

  • The End of an Era https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2014/05/21/the-end-of-an-era/

    building had been a dream of this department since I got here,” Robbins said. “The joke about my predecessor was that the first-generation music faculty were all told there was a new building two years away. This was in the early seventies [he laughs] and the building was built in ’95.” Originally, the building was intended to be built in one fell swoop, but with a change of PLU presidents, the project was phased. “The joke I always tell is, in the academy the word ‘phased’ carries the subtext of ‘not

  • Top 10 reasons why PLU can be a great fit for you https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/03/01/top-10-reasons-why-plu-can-be-a-great-fit-for-you/

    . But it is not only that: Other opportunities include archaeological digs with the Makah Nation, working on Emmy-award documentaries with MediaLab, or studying climate change in Antarctica. All told, each year there are more than 50 grant-supported student-faculty research and creative projects. It is that type of experience that PLU is known for – professors and students side-by-side, conducting research in the lab or in the field. #7 We know what it means to be successful PLU is distinguished by

  • PLU alumna is helping educators nationwide adapt to teaching from a distance https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/04/14/anderson-distance-learning/

    our teachers in areas where kids lack access to technology, we try to get them to think outside of the box. For instance, one of my teachers is working on building out a habitat project where her students can watch TV to gather information, interview family members, and build a model using household supplies. She’s hoping to hold phone conversations with her students to learn about their projects. My kids’ district is also a good example. They’re making packets every two weeks and collecting the

  • Pursuing your wild hope in Azerbaijan https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/03/20/pursuing-your-wild-hope-in-azerbaijan/

    , nobody knew what youth development was—that was a really hard thing for people to grasp. I had to build their trust from the ground up.” While struggling to adjust to the food and cultural differences, Baghirov implemented a variety of programs for the locals, including movie nights and a women’s club. As time passed though, Baghirov’s job became easier. After the first year, she got into the rhythm of the culture, and, after the second year, she had really begun to develop her projects, so she

  • Emergency Communication https://www.plu.edu/personnel-manual/safety-and-emergencies/emergency-communication/

    PLU uses phone trees, emergency alert text messaging (sign-up from the Campus Safety website), and outdoor speakers to notify students and employees of emerging incidents that may impact safety. The university also relies on the web, email, voicemail, radios, and word-of-mouth to share information during an emergency incident.

  • Staff https://www.plu.edu/impact/staff/

    Simon Sung Impact Advisor Full Profile he/him * Working Hybrid

  • Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/scholarship/

    Scholarship & ResearchYou will find resources here to help faculty in their pursuit of research – supporting, conducting, and sharing their research.PLU Awards & GrantsInternal grants and awardsView DocumentsExternal FundingOffice of Sponsored ProgramsLearn MoreActivitiesComing soon...Learn MoreReview BoardsHPRB & IACUC review and approval processesLearn MoreCelebrating Student ScholarshipRae Linda Brown Undergraduate Research and Projects ShowcaseLearn MoreImportant DatesImportant dates and

  • Local and international film critics lose their marbles — in a good way — over Lute’s live-action sh https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/10/11/all-the-marbles/

    . The film took three years to produce. With Swingler’s input, the world surrounding Jameson and Wolf gained a playfully dark atmosphere and a Dr. Seuss-like rhyme scheme. Petersen said telling the story through rhymes was one of the most strenuous aspects of writing the film: “Sometimes we would agonize over one line, but if we changed that, then we’d have to change the paragraph before that.” "There were all these various things in the theatre department that I had to work on that I realized

  • Student Wellbeing Toolkit https://www.plu.edu/srr/student-wellbeing-toolkit/

    and the society, communities, and institutions that we are impacted by and part of. There are many ways in which dimensions of wellbeing impact academic success in the learning spaces we’ve created. Some of these documented impacts include*:Impact of Depression on Academic PerformanceStudents with depression have lower GPAs and are at higher risk of dropping out compared to peers who are not depressed (Eisenberg et. all, 2009). Research demonstrating correlation between depression and poorer