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  • ‘Learning from Standing Rock’ event at PLU to feature tribal leaders from Washington state, the Dako https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/01/31/learning-from-standing-rock/

    titled “Learning from Standing Rock” on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. PLU and South Puget Sound community members will gather in Red Square to listen to indigenous leaders share what they’ve learned from the recent events at Standing Rock, as well as local environmental conflicts.“The ‘NODAPL’ protection efforts at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota have captured the attention of the entire world,” said Darren Moore, a computer purchasing and services coordinator at PLU and a co

  • MediaLab’s ‘Changing Currents’ nominated for Emmy https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/05/04/emmy-nomination/

    , officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water utility experts, members of Native American and Canadian First Nations tribes, and many other public and private organizations. The Emmy nomination adds to several other recognitions received so far by “Changing Currents,” including a First Place Grand Prize from the National Broadcasting Society, six Accolade of Southern California Awards, and a Mercury Design Award for the graphics and branding associated with the film. Since its

  • Identification of Harmful Exposures https://www.plu.edu/occupational-health-safety-manual/wildfire-smoke/identification-of-harmful-exposures/

    PLU uses the following tools to track and monitor air quality in our region: Washington Air Quality Advisory: https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Washington-Air-Quality-Advisory Washington Smoke Information: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/p/federal.html Washington Smoke Information – Mobile: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/p/federal.html%5C) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) AirNow: https://www.airnow.gov/ Local Clean Air Agency Air Quality Network Map: http

  • Mission https://www.plu.edu/social-work/mission/

    MissionThe mission of the Master’s in Social Work Program at Pacific Lutheran University is to prepare skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leaders and change agents who work toward just, equitable, and empowerment-based service provision, policies, and systems on local and global levels. The program emphasizes critical consciousness, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive theories and methods to promote social, economic, and environmental justice and advance

  • Learning Communities https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/news/learning-communities/

    Environmental & Social Justice Hong International Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion) Lavender Community (LGBTQ+ identified and allies) Self & Society STEM House Wellness House Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity Community How do I pick my LC? Research the LCs to see which interest you the most (you can apply for more than one and rank your choices), then complete the Learning Community application. If you’re living on campus, this is also the application for your housing and your roommate

  • Learning Communities https://www.plu.edu/mba/news/learning-communities/

    Environmental & Social Justice Hong International Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion) Lavender Community (LGBTQ+ identified and allies) Self & Society STEM House Wellness House Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity Community How do I pick my LC? Research the LCs to see which interest you the most (you can apply for more than one and rank your choices), then complete the Learning Community application. If you’re living on campus, this is also the application for your housing and your roommate

  • PLU Admission Blog in Athletics https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/athletics/

    PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences , environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics . She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s… May 11, 2023 AcademicsAthleticsSustainabilityTrailblazer

  • News in News https://www.plu.edu/president/news/topic/news/

    The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability PLU recently had the honor of hosting Dr. Carolyn Finney, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California-Berkeley and author of Black Faces, White Spaces , at our annual University Conference to kick off the new academic year.  She reminded… September 5, 2014 News

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

    (rowman.com) Religion and Healing in Native America by Suzanne J. Crawford O’Brien, ed. – Praeger – ABC-CLIO Coming Full Circle : Nebraska Press (unl.edu) Topic: From Emotions to Ecology: Healing from the Perspective of Tibetan Medicine Who: Denise Glover, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Bio: Denise M. Glover is a cultural and environmental anthropologist, and an ethnobiologist. Her research is centered in Southwest China with doctors and knowledge holders of traditional Tibetan medicine

  • Clubs and Organizations https://www.plu.edu/admission-international/campus-life/clubs-organizations/

    G.R.E.A.N. (GrassRoots Environmental Action Now) Habitat for Humanity Hammocking Club Health Sciences Club HERmonic Ignite Campus Ministry InterVarsity Christian Fellowship K-Pop Club Kinesiologists of the Future Club Latinx Unidos (formerly Amigos Unidos) Latter-Day Saints Student Association Love Your Melon Fund Lute Nation Mark Creative Writing Club Muslim Student Association Na Hoaloha O Hawaii (Hawaii Club) Night of Musical Theatre PACE – Peer Advocacy & Community Engagement Phi Alpha Delta/Delta