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PLU Student Life Connections is the first of three monthly issues. It contains news from campus and important information briefs to help you prepare for fall.

CAMPUS NEWS

Career Connections Opportunities Board

The Career Connections Opportunities Board is a new online centralized resource for all jobs and internships. Students are sure to find it an invaluable tool in their professional development plan and job search.

Common Reading Program

Join the read and share in the experience with incoming students and the PLU community. And, on Thursday, September 13, we are excited to welcome author and speaker, Luis Alberto Urrea! Stay tuned for additional fall programs, and get your book at the Garfield Book Company.

First Pitch at the Seattle Mariners!

President Thomas Krise joined the PLU Softball Team at Safeco Field to deliver the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game on Sunday, June 10, 2012. View the picture gallery here...

Jazz Under the Stars

PLU's annual Jazz Under the Stars professional summer concert series marks its 14th year this summer. Held at the Mary Baker Russell Amphitheatre, it is FREE to the public! Click here to read more on the 2012 concert series and scheduled performers.

BRIEFS

Summer Session

Complete your General Education requirements more quickly by attending Summer Session II, which starts July 2nd. Consider completing a course this summer to free up time in the fall or spring terms for co-curricular activities or to complete courses for another major or minor! And, tuition in summer is discounted!

Yellow Ribbon/Veterans Services

Are you a Vet enrolling at PLU? Visit the staff in Student Services for benefits support. Additional Yellow Ribbon Scholarships are still available if you know of other veterans interested in applying.

New Athletes

If you are a new student to PLU, and you are planning to play a sport, you are required to undergo a medical examination at the PLU Health Center. This service is provided free of charge. For students who live within driving distance of PLU, we encourage you to complete your physical prior to August 1. To schedule an appointment, call 253-535-7337, and click here for more info on this policy.

Roommate / Housing Info

Are you wondering when you will find out who your roommate will be this fall? No worries! We have you covered. Residential Life will be sending roommate notifications in late July. You'll receive your roommate's name and contact information so you can begin planning what to bring and arranging your new room!

Looking for Housing On-Campus?

Space is still available on campus for Fall 2012! Eligible groups or individuals click here for more information or to apply.

Tobacco Free

PLU has had a longstanding commitment to promote and support a healthy and safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. In keeping with that commitment, the university has become a tobacco-free campus effective June 1.

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