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A Semester in ChengduComing into PLU my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to study away in China at some point during my time here. As a Chinese Studies major, I knew that learning about China, in China would be essential for my overall understanding of Chinese language, culture, and politics. Although I always saw myself studying in China as an undergrad, living and learning in Chengdu, China for four months provided me with a unique opportunity to challenge my views on the world and engage
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Ethics Bowl 2020 Northwest Regional Ethics BowlBetween 2016-2019, PLU hosted the Northwest Regional Ethics Bowl. In November 2020, the ethics bowl was held virtually using an online debate platform. The bowl gathers approximately ten teams from other colleges and universities in our region for a day of competitive and collegial fun to present arguments for cases on current topics such as eviction protection during a pandemic, callout culture, open source medical equipment, and the
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8 in the Diversity Center.All members of the Pacific Lutheran University community are invited to attend—and lie down, as if dead—in response to lives lost as a result of police brutality. Shelondra Harris ’17, vice president of Black Student Union, said this event is a response to events leading up to and following the violence in Ferguson, Missouri. “The death of Mike Brown was not the first instance that fueled us to make a change; however, it shook the nation so much that we thought it was
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OpportunitiesOn this page you will find updated information on volunteer, internship and job opportunities in the field.Below you will find a list of local and national organizations offering employment and and/or volunteer opportunities in the field. We also recommend that you contact Alumni and Student Relations. OrganizationPreferred QualificationsApply YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesVaries by position Jobs Valley Medical CenterBachelor's Degree Jobs Camp KoreyVaries by positionJobs Camp
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Economics Alum Receives Award Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 24, 2019 June 24, 2019 By Pacific Lutheran UniversityTACOMA - Michael Spiedel, PLU alum in Economics and Hispanic Studies, was announced as one of Idaho Business Review's “Forty Under Forty” award recipients.Michael combined his interest in Spain and Economics by writing his economics capstone on the impact of trade policies of Francisco Franco in Spain. He found the impacts of severely restricting international trade to be
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Individualized ConcentrationOn rare occasions when a student would like to focus their studies in a direction not covered by our official concentrations, they may with the help of a business faculty member develop an individualized concentration. That concentration should include 16 semester hours of upper division electives in purposeful selection. Proposal must be made in advance and no later than the second semester of the junior year. Proposal will include statement of objectives, rationale
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Minor in Latino Studies 20 semester hours, including: Language 4 semester hours of Spanish language for second language or heritage learners. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult the Language Placement Guide for a recommendation on which course to enroll in. HISP 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 252, 301 or 351 (4) Latino/a/x Literary and Cultural Studies 16 semester hours LTST 241: Introduction to Latino Studies (4) LTST 341: Latino/a/x Experiences in the U.S. (4) LTST 342: U.S
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Katie Curtis Director of Fundraising Operations She/Her/Hers Phone: 253-535-7422 Email: katie.curtis@plu.edu Office Location:Martin J. Neeb Center Professional Education B.A., Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2014 Certificate, Fundraising Operations, Rice University, 2019 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Operations Gift Processing Prospect Research Matching Gifts Auction Guidelines Responsibilities Katie Curtis began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in 2014, and
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Seanna HewittI graduated from PLU in the spring of 2014 with majors in Biology and Hispanic Studies. A semester away in Oaxaca, Mexico led me to recognize my interest in promoting food security, and greatly influenced the avenue I took for my graduate career. I am now beginning my fourth year in the Molecular Plant Sciences PhD program at Washington State University, where I am studying the genetics and physiology of fruit ripening. As part of my thesis project, I am developing a set of
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practices. Any student hired becomes an employee of the company, agency, or organization and is paid according to the employer’s standard employment practices. At the end of each pay period, the employer requests reimbursement for gross wages that have been paid to the student. The reimbursement rate for non-profits is 70% of gross wages paid, 60% for government agencies, and 40% for private companies. A detailed description of the process is available here. Find links to the forms required to sign up
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