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  • The Pragmatism of the Liberal Arts https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/the-pragmatism-of-the-liberal-arts/

    of self, rather than a dreamed-of salary. In short, discovery of the authentic I inspires professional creativity, and compassionate, reflective citizenship.Creating an environment that promotes lifelong honing of the I is what liberal education is all about. As such, the undergraduate “liberal arts” skills that students learn, be they history, biology, a foreign language, or psychology, should in praxis be a mere framework through which an attentive teacher lays a path for students to discover

  • Thomas Kyle-Milward – Resolute Online: Winter 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2019/author/kylemitl/

    to get into nature, to appreciate the wild and beautiful places in our state,” he said. “And that’s a really important first step in becoming an advocate for the environment.” Wade, too, remains deeply rooted in the lifestyle he forged through his years of work in that little utility room behind the ASPLU office. After graduating from PLU with a degree in biology, he leveraged his experience with Outdoor Rec into a job with American Alpine Institute as a climbing guide before moving on to work

  • Speakers and Panels https://www.plu.edu/restoration-renewal/speakers/

    developing new and more affordable computing solutions to close the digital divide for lower-income societies globally. Mr. Spelhaug began his career in the United States Marine Corps, earning numerous medals as part of his service. His hometown is Seattle, where he graduated from the University of Washington with Honors. Publications: Tech for Social Impact Partnering for Greater Social Impact Website: https://www.concordia.net/community/justin-spelhaug/PanelsHealing in the DisciplinesHealing in the

  • Admitted Students https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/admitted-students/

    I have to take the Math Placement Evaluation?The Math Placement Evaluation is one of the most important tasks to complete to ensure you get into the classes you need when you go through the registration process. This evaluation is what PLU uses to determine which math classes you can be placed into and if you’re allowed to start in some courses and/or majors (think biology, chemistry, nursing pre-requisites, business pre-requisites and more). *All students, no matter their math background or

  • Mindfulness and Acceptance Exercises https://www.plu.edu/counseling/resources/mindfulness/

    lot of people have heard of the concept of “triggers,” but much less well-known is the concept of “glimmers.”  According to licensed clinical social worker, Deb Dana, glimmers are, “…small moments when our biology is in a place of connection and regulation, which cues our nervous system to feel regulated and calm…[glimmers are] not…great, big, expansive experiences of joy or safety or connection, these are micro moments that begin to shape our system in very gentle ways” (Dana, 2018).  Some

  • Diversity & Equity Resources https://www.plu.edu/pnwu/diversity_equity_resources/

    ) – The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive 6-week program, where students will learn about biostatistics and epidemiology fundamentals, including statistical software packages. In addition to exploring these fields, they will also participate in a collaborative research project with Public Health faculty. Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts) – The Summer Program in Epidemiology introduces the use of mathematics and quantitative methods in public health

  • Diversity & Equity Resources https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/diversity_equity_resources/

    ) – The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive 6-week program, where students will learn about biostatistics and epidemiology fundamentals, including statistical software packages. In addition to exploring these fields, they will also participate in a collaborative research project with Public Health faculty. Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts) – The Summer Program in Epidemiology introduces the use of mathematics and quantitative methods in public health

  • PLU’s Lasting Legacy Reception & Dinner 2019 https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/lastinglegacy-remarks2019/

    enact change in the world. I am a Chemistry and Nordic Studies double major with a minor in Biology. I have aspirations to one day attend medical school to revolutionize neuroscience. My grandfather passed away from ALS a week before my graduation from high school. It was his dream to live long enough to see me cross the stage and receive my diploma. He never got to live that dream; but he has inspired me to help others who have suffered like him. This has brought me to study at PLU, a community

  • Capstone Talks 2012 https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/capstone-symposia/capstone-talks-2012/

    pursuing a chemistry or biology major into the context of large molecule drug development, and how some of those critical skills and learning can be translated.

  • Past Oxford Tutorials https://www.plu.edu/studyaway/past-tutorials/

    called “Immunology and Virology” and counted for a cellular and molecular biology credit. I studied the components of the human immune system, with emphasis on the interplay between pathogens and immune cells, the recognition of self versus non-self cells, and the methodology we use to study the immune system. My readings consisted of textbook chapters and journal articles. Rainey Aberle, '17, Geosciences and Physics:My tutorial was titled “Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change” and counted as