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By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that I think of is creatively combining new social practices with existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include fair trade organizations , which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and…
community members in Honduras and Nicaragua as they achieve their goal of reliable access to clean water. PLU’s NicarAGUA Project (2015). Diverse Perspectives and The Matrix When it comes to the Innovation Studies Minor program at PLU, social innovation is an integral aspect of the coursework. “I’m excited for Innovation Studies, and I’m excited that this is the lens that students at PLU get to look through because that I think this is really rich- to be able to look at things from so many different
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Thank you to all who attended the 3nd annual PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social which was held August 13, 2019 in Red Square.
2019 Ice Cream Social Posted by: Julie Winters / October 16, 2019 October 16, 2019 Thank you to all who attended the 3nd annual PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social which was held August 13, 2019 in Red Square. Read Previous Staff Forum with President Belton LATEST POSTS Staff Forum with President Belton May 10, 2019 2019 Spring Brunch March 29, 2019 2018 Fall Coffee Event October 19, 2018 PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social August 6, 2018
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An affinity for social change. A dedication to activism and aiming for real change in the world has been a characteristic of student leadership on campus for decades. Saying yes to life’s opportunities, fighting for what you believe in, avoiding the tyranny of the majority…
July 7, 2008 An affinity for social change. A dedication to activism and aiming for real change in the world has been a characteristic of student leadership on campus for decades. Saying yes to life’s opportunities, fighting for what you believe in, avoiding the tyranny of the majority and standing up for what’s right – that’s the collective advice that four former student body presidents have for today’s students. Students today are as dedicated as ever to social justice. It’s environmental
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The end of the year PLU Staff Council Brunch Social held on May 16, 2018 was very enjoyable to all. Staff took a break from the end of the semester work to celebrate a successful year, to have some snacks and beverages, and to chat…
PLU Staff Council Brunch Social Posted by: Julie Winters / May 16, 2018 May 16, 2018 The end of the year PLU Staff Council Brunch Social held on May 16, 2018 was very enjoyable to all.Staff took a break from the end of the semester work to celebrate a successful year, to have some snacks and beverages, and to chat with their peers. Read Previous Staff Conversations with President Belton Read Next PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social LATEST POSTS 2019 Ice Cream Social October 16, 2019 Staff
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New Chair places Lutheran tradition in a 21st century context When an anonymous donor committed to give PLU $1 million to endow a Professorship in Lutheran Studies, followed by other donations to put the endowment to chair status at $2 million in gifts, it was…
July 27, 2011 New Chair places Lutheran tradition in a 21st century context When an anonymous donor committed to give PLU $1 million to endow a Professorship in Lutheran Studies, followed by other donations to put the endowment to chair status at $2 million in gifts, it was more than simply establishing another chair on the PLU campus. Samuel Torvend, Chair of Lutheran Studies. (Photo by John Froschauer) With this chair, PLU reached yet another level of distinction by which it sets itself
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Innovation Studies is a great addition to your major coursework because: Courses in the Innovation Studies minor teach fundamental skills like design thinking, collaboration, and entrepreneurial mindset. Each course emphasizes critical thinking and the skills that organizations most want from graduates. The program prepares you…
Have you considered an Innovation Studies minor? Design Thinking Meets Social Impact Posted by: jtsuneoka / September 16, 2024 September 16, 2024 Innovation Studies is a great addition to your major coursework because: Courses in the Innovation Studies minor teach fundamental skills like design thinking, collaboration, and entrepreneurial mindset. Each course emphasizes critical thinking and the skills that organizations most want from graduates. The program prepares you to tell a unique story
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What is ‘social justice’? And why should you care? By Kari Plog ’11 In the first floor of PLU’s University Center, students fill the overstuffed couches – some studying, some texting their friends, some just hanging out. It’s what happens at the Diversity Center all…
, Wash. – Major: Hispanic studies and global studies “College is more than just taking class and completing a major,” said Carrie Hylander. “It’s about learning who we are and our place in the world.” Carrie Hylander ’12. Chelsea Putnam ’12 – Hometown: East Wenatchee, Wash. – Major: Fine arts Chelsea Putnam ’12. “My goal is to help students learn the importance of social justice in a smaller community,” said Chelsea Putnam, “because it’s the first step to promoting social justice on a larger scale
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Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding…
Major Minute Monday: Global Studies Posted by: hiro.nagahama / November 18, 2024 November 18, 2024 Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding transnational issues, development and social justice, or international affairs, this major is all about
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In less than six months, Mariken Lund ’22 built a website for her sustainable clothing business, received a crush of orders, and started averaging 60,000+ views on TikTok and other social media platforms. And she did it all during a pandemic. Lund is an international…
Innovation Studies Student Launches Business During Pandemic Posted by: vcraker / May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 In less than six months, Mariken Lund '22 built a website for her sustainable clothing business, received a crush of orders, and started averaging 60,000+ views on TikTok and other social media platforms. And she did it all during a pandemic. Lund is an international student who normally studies Business and other subjects at PLU. However, during the pandemic, she returned to Oslo, Norway
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PLU graduate studies the Kindertransport By Barbara Clements Their faces stare out from yellowed passport photos. Some are smiling. Some scared. Some of carrying suitcases. Many are only holding their younger siblings or nothing at all. This photo is of the first transport from Berlin…
February 9, 2011 PLU graduate studies the Kindertransport By Barbara Clements Their faces stare out from yellowed passport photos. Some are smiling. Some scared. Some of carrying suitcases. Many are only holding their younger siblings or nothing at all. This photo is of the first transport from Berlin as it embarks at the Hook of Holland, December 1, 1938. (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) These are the children of the Kindertransport of 70 years ago, when a hodgepodge of English
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