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  • design, and qualitative methods to conduct research. Upon completion, students should be able to critique, understand, and conduct research about politics. Prerequisite: POLS 251. (4) POLS 345 : Government and Public Policy - ES An integrated approach to the nature of public policy, with emphasis on substantive problems, the development of policy responses by political institutions, and the impacts of policies. Intensive writing course. (4) POLS 346 : Environmental Politics and Policy - ES, GE An

  • and learning. We define diversity and sustainability broadly; we engage diversity of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, but also diversity of world-view, religion, national origin, age, learning style, and even political philosophy. We see sustainability as environmental stewardship but also as a commitment to ecological, social and economic justice aimed at creating a culture of sustainable and responsible citizenship on campus and in our surrounding communities. We pursue Diversity

  • ) - Undergraduate Courses BIOL 111 : Biology and the Modern World - NW This course is intended to introduce students to the principles and concepts that pertain to all living organisms, with special emphasis on those topics typically encountered in everyday life, including human physiology and disease, environmental issues, and the fundamentals of genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Not intended for biology majors. (4) BIOL 116 : Introductory Ecology - NW A study of the interrelationships between organisms and

  • earn credit toward their degree in places like Trinidad & Tobago, England, India, Australia, Nepal and others. Did you know? Want to get even more involved? You can participate in Iota Iota Iota (the national Gender and Sexuality Studies Honor Society), live in Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity or Environmental & Social Justice learning communities on campus, work with PLU’s Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability, or join one of many Diversity, Justice & Sustainability (DJS) focused

  • Conservancy vice president Raynell Morris. Stafki traveled to interview others, including Jason Colby, author of the book, “Orca,” and Howard Garrett, the co-founder of the Orca Network who was featured in the award-winning documentary “Blackfish.” She also interviewed someone who cared for Hugo long ago. Animal and environmental activist Ric O’Barry is a former Miami Seaquarium trainer who appeared in the Academy Award-winning documentary “The Cove.” Devastated by the psychological and physical damage

  • a Vice President and Senior Sales Executive for SuperGraphics, an innovative Seattle-based company that specializes in retail and environmental print solutions with a diverse client base that ranges from small local businesses to Boeing and the Seattle Seahawks. Thanks to Thorpe, that client list also includes PLU. “It’s extremely rewarding to know that I can help out my alma mater,” he said. “It’s been a great partnership and relationship. The reason I loved PLU in the first place is that PLU

  • , Political Science, Pre-law, Publishing & Printing Arts, Religion, or Sociology, this program supports your academic and professional aspirations. The College of Natural Science mentoring program connects Natural Sciences students with accomplished alumni mentors in fields like biology, chemistry, computer science, Earth science, mathematics, engineering, environmental studies, and physics, providing tailored guidance and access to valuable networks. The Lutes of Color mentoring program offers students

  • data, a group of PLU faculty, students, alumni and administrators sought to evaluate which social and environmental projects are active now and have the capacity to grow, seek partnerships, and become full-fledged social enterprises on their own. The data collection project began in early 2022 and concluded on June 1, 2022. Our group collected data on all social impact initiatives across the PLU campus, including all academic disciplines and non-academic programs. We asked our colleagues and

  • BMBA 504 : Quantitative Methods for Decision Making Methods and techniques of quantitative research. Emphasis on research design, data collection, basic data analysis; including, chi-square, correlation, ANOVA and regression, as well as interpretation and presentation of results. Students will work in groups to provide a custom research project for a business or non-profit client. (4) BMBA 509 : Global Business Perspectives Evaluate cultural, economic, political and environmental contexts for

  • support that. It will set you up to have lots of options and opportunities down the road. Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Mark Miller is the first of three Lutes being featured from the Port of Tacoma and Northwest Seaport Alliance. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon,  MultiCare Health System, and the City of Tacoma. Read Previous PLU receives a major gift to fund environmental