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  • PLU professor adds ‘board game inventor’ to his résumé.

    research meeting time,” said Ward, program director and associate professor of marriage and family therapy at Pacific Lutheran University. He worked with Grahe, professor of psychology, on an interdisciplinary research project validating Ward’s previous research on a relationally focused measurement of hope. The findings were recently accepted for publication in The American Journal of Family Therapy. Throughout the collaborative process of gathering data — with the help of two former PLU students who

  • Diversity and inclusion are what we’re tasked with doing because it’s who we are. We must continue to re-evaluate our institutions, curriculum, campaigns and more to guarantee an authentically

    Diversity Statement Diversity is “the condition of difference necessary to all life and creativity.”  Martusewicz, Edmundson, and Lupinacci, 2011 At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. Thus, we will: Be responsive to how intersections and context impact how power is experienced Act upon the fact that diversity and inclusion efforts must address and account for all differences born out of power and oppression Collectively reimagine models and practices

  • Academic Excellence in KinesiologyThe professional programs in the Department of Kinesiology prepare prospective leaders for successful careers in physical education, exercise science, health and fitness promotion, pre-physical therapy, and pre-athletic training. The University’s physical activity courses, offered through our department, seek to ingrain in each student a fundamental respect for the role of physical activity in daily living. Instruction is offered in approximately 30 different

  • Louis Hobson ’00 is an accomplished actor on stage and on screen. His next act includes building a production company that he hopes will infuse innovation into the entertainment industry.

    worked in the Seattle theater scene for eight years. He landed his first professional gig in a production of “Camelot” at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Check. Then, Hobson wanted to perform on Broadway. He built his résumé, trained hard and strived to improve. Then, in 2008, he moved to New York City. “It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime fairy tales,” Hobson said. Check. For his next act, Hobson is working to build a successful business. He has started his own production company, Indie Theatrical

  • Associate Professor Claudia Berguson says PLU’s link to Norway informs the values carried through its mission.

    Welcome Welcome https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2018/01/welcome-opera-house-cover-1024x427.jpg 1024 427 Claudia Berguson Claudia Berguson https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2018/01/claudia-berguson-avatar.jpg January 1, 2018 February 6, 2018 All photos by John Froschauer, PLU This edition of ResoLute explores the connections between Norway and our Pacific Lutheran University community. We surely can ask what still links PLU

  • Spring 2023 Capstone presentation schedules from PLU Global Studies graduating seniors.

    The Department of Global Studies is proud to present the 2023 Senior Capstones. Presentation dates: May 24th, 2023  –  10:30-2:30 May 25th, 2023  –  11:00-2:30 Anderson University Center, Room 201 Click on each student name to see their presentation title. Zoom Link For Presentations May 24, 202310:30 am - Jasneet Sandhu11:00 am - Henri Coronado-Volta11:30 - Tamber Price10:30 am - Jasneet SandhuSikhs vs. the System: Uncovering the Ongoing Government Led Sikh Genocide in Panjab11:00 am - Henri

  • Pacific Lutheran University strives to maintain a stable, competent work force which is well-informed in all employment matters and to provide employees with reasonable opportunities for growth,

    IntroductionPacific Lutheran University strives to maintain a stable, competent work force which is well-informed in all employment matters and to provide employees with reasonable opportunities for growth, expression of ideas, work satisfaction and recognition for their contributions. The Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual will assist you in understanding the institution and your employment rights and responsibilities. By accepting employment at PLU, you have become a member of a

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  • : PSYC 101. (4) PSYC 335 : Cultural Psychology - GE The study of the relation between culture and human behavior. Topics include cognition, language, intelligence, emotion, development, social behavior, and mental health. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. (4) PSYC 337 : Culture and Health This course explores the role of culture on health issues around the world from a psychological perspective. Theories from health psychology, and secondarily from medical anthropology and medical sociology, are used to

  • PLU professor adds ‘board game inventor’ to his résumé.

    him a doctorate degree and, subsequently, a role as visiting assistant professor of sociology at Pacific Lutheran University. His play — which turned out to be a lot of work, too — earned him the title of board game inventor. Ciscell created the cooperative board game “Atlantis Rising,” which was released by Z-Man Games in 2012 after being accepted upon first pitch. “I’ve been into gaming since I was a kid,” Ciscell said. His personal collection of board games amounts to about 200, including

  • PLU rowers reminisce about their daring journey in Puget Sound 50 years ago.

    Attaway Lutes Attaway Lutes https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2017/01/plu-rowdown-crew-cover-1024x427.jpg 1024 427 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg January 30, 2017 September 28, 2017 PLU rowers reminisce about their daring journey in Puget Sound 50 years ago Some of the rowers told their moms about the crazy idea. Others opted to beg for forgiveness, especially once the