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  • Gateway Program Director https://www.plu.edu/wang-center/gateway-program-director/

    Gateway Program DirectorA Gateway Program Director has ongoing responsibility for monitoring the philosophical, cultural, and pedagogical design, as well as the academic integrity of a PLU-operated semester-long study away experience in one of the following locations: China, England, Mexico, Norway, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia. As the PLU Gateway faculty representative, the Program Director assists the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education in identifying and recommending

  • Zapotecs – Oaxaca Program 2017 https://www.plu.edu/oaxaca-2017/tag/zapotecs/

    Posted on December 1, 2017October 31, 2018 The Environmental Politics of Study Away: a US citizen’s role in the lives of indigenous Mexicans As an Environmental Policy minor, it is of great importance to me to understand the viewpoints of local people, conceptions of geography, cultural practices, and general ideas about people’s relationship with the land in the context of certain ecological issues and phenomena. Throughout my activities studying very specific places and issues as an

  • Dr. Laura Shneidman awarded research grant from Templeton Foundation https://www.plu.edu/psychology/news/dr-laura-shneidman-awarded-research-grant-from-templeton-foundation/

    Dr. Laura Shneidman awarded research grant from Templeton Foundation Posted by: tpotts / November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020 Dr. Laura Shneidman, Assistant Professor of Psychology (PLU), Dr. Rebekah Richert (PI, UC Riverside) and Dr. Elizabeth Davis (UC Riverside) have been awarded a five-year grant from the Templeton Foundation to join the Developing Belief Network. The network is a research initiative designed to bring together a network of scholars interested in cross-cultural study of the

  • Minor https://www.plu.edu/anthropology/programs/minor/

    MinorDeclaring a MinorIf you are interested in becoming a minor in anthropology, schedule an appointment with any member of the anthropology department and they will help you navigate the process.Requirements for a minor in Anthropology16 semester hours of class work in Anthropology including: ANTH 102 Introduction to Human Cultural Diversity ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory OR ANTH 101 Introduction to Human Biological Diversity OR ANTH 104 Introduction to Language in

  • China in Washington https://www.plu.edu/confucius-institute/current-programs-resources/china-in-washington/

    China in WashingtonFrom our early history to our prospects for the future, China is part of Washington. Chinese people helped build and shape Washington–even before it was a state. Stemming back two centuries, people of Chinese heritage came and were born in the Pacific Northwest. From railroad laborers to prominent business people to government leaders, thousands of people of Chinese heritage shaped our economy. The influx and interpretations of cultural traditions and the forging of civil

  • Visiting Tacoma https://www.plu.edu/iss/life-at-plu/travel-pnw/visiting-tacoma/

    Visiting TacomaTacoma is the city closest to PLU. It is located just a short car ride north of campus, and offers many cultural experiences. With a multitude of museums downtown, a walkable waterfront and beautiful nature in the surrounding area, Tacoma is worth exploring. Places to see in TacomaPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium With over 360 different species, this combined zoo and aquarium is fun for people of all ages. Meet everything from tigers to otters, and polar bears to elephants. Museum

  • German-language Advent service https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/12/05/german-language-advent-service/

    December 5, 2012 German-language Advent service The Department of Languages and Literatures and Campus Ministry are sponsoring a German-language Advent service at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. There will be a homily, readings and songs all in German with German text and English summaries provided. Special guest Pastor Björn Meinhardt, of Vashon Lutheran Church, will speak. All are welcome and encouraged to bring friends, colleagues, roommates and family members. There will

  • Our Thirsty Planet https://www.plu.edu/ourthirstyplanet/

    acknowledge with gratitude the generous financial support provided for the 2012 symposium by: The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, The Port of Tacoma, The Benson Family Foundation, The Scandinavian Cultural Center and The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    Wang Center Symposium
    253-535-7577
    wang.center@plu.edu

  • Tobacco-Free Campus Policy https://www.plu.edu/personnel-manual/general-human-resources-policies/tobacco-free/

    and staff, but to serve as an example for the community around us. Tobacco includes any lit cigarettes, cigars, pipes and hookahs (except for approved cultural and religious celebrations); use of snus, snuff, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes are also not permitted. Courtesy and consideration will be exercised when informing others unaware of and/or in disregard of the policy. This policy is enforced as any other university policy is enforced. This includes community members talking with one

  • Major https://www.plu.edu/religion/major/

    Bachelor of Arts degree in religion allows for flexibility: consult with the department chair to consider the best plan of study for you.Double-Majoring in ReligionConsider double-majoring in Religion, and see how students have brought their work in Religion into conversation with the natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts!What Does ``RC`` and ``RG`` Mean? Christian Traditions (RC) courses examine diverse forms of Christianity within their historical, cultural and political contexts. Global