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By Michael Halvorson, Professor of History. Welcome to our blog—the place for learning everything about History at Pacific Lutheran University! Today’s post is about PLU History major Michael Diambri ‘18 , a Lute who graduated in May with a B.A. in History along with minors…
,” Diambri said. “I was especially excited to work with such a diverse and talented group of young scholars, who each brought their own perspective to their work and helped to create such a lively, stimulating environment.” The setting was not that much different than what Diambri encountered in his historical methodology course (History 301) or the history capstone, a mind-expanding treat for most PLU history majors. A Passion for Research Diambri visits The Stonewall Inn, a key site associated with the
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Tacoma, May 16, 2021 This week we interviewed Mariken Lund , a PLU junior and Innovation Studies minor who recently started her own sustainable clothing business in Norway. Mariken is an international student who normally studies Business and other subjects on the PLU campus. However,…
Studies program. The 20-credit minor is designed as a companion program to strengthen each major on campus and make it outward facing. Innovation Studies is currently among the fastest-growing programs at PLU, with students enrolling with core interests in Business, Art & Design, Computer Science, History, Economics, Communication, and more. Mariken Lund (right) and her friends model ELSK the Studio products at a photo shoot Innovation Studies seems to fit a new generation of students that is eager to
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The Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just,
, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world” through faculty development and grant opportunities, delivery of study away programs, on-campus programming on pressing world issues, and a commitment to best practices when engaging with education partners, both locally and globally.PLU is a globally focused university that remains committed to providing high quality study away programs as a high-impact experiential practice that enhances students’ capacity for critical thought, written and verbal expression
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By Damian Alessandro ’19 The Innovation Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University is interested in the diverse environments innovation can be found in, including the entertainment industry. The popularity of HBO’s blockbuster show, Game of Thrones, highlights an important place to study innovation principles. Spoiler…
final season. “When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die,” says Cersei Lannister to Ned Stark—the lead character and hero of Game of Thrones—right before he is imprisoned and executed in Season 1. Not only does the moment of Ned’s execution shock the audience by ignoring an established rule of television—do not kill your main character, especially in Season 1—it set the tone for what Thrones would continue to do until its completion. HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy
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At the PLU School of Nursing, care for our patients and for our world combine with highest professional ethics and commitment to academic and practice excellence, to prepare you for a deeply
Nursing! Learn about the mission, history and programs offered, as well as download application materials. Health professionals looking to stay abreast of current issues or return to practice can read about courses offered through Continuing Nursing Education. Our current students can keep informed of important dates and events and download required paperwork. Nursing alumni can learn about current events at the School of Nursing, keep in touch with their fellow graduates, and find ways to contribute
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
health and behavioral health providers strive to fill social work vacancies, the Washington State Department of Health (2021), forecasts significantly increased demands for mental health services on an already- strained system. The need for more well-prepared MSW level social workers, especially in the areas of physical and behavioral health, is clear.CAREER PROSPECTS BY THE NUMBERS 0% National growth in demand for MSW social workers (2021-2031) 0% National growth in demand for healthcare social
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Pacific Lutheran University’s Center for Media Studies serves the community by providing assistance with communication and media related projects.
projects. The Center, housed within the College of Professional Studies, leverages outstanding programs in journalism, public relations, advertising, and art & design to provide unprecedented student learning opportunities through addressing the communication needs of on-campus and external clients.Quick Links Make a Gift MediaLabOrigins and MissionOriginating in PLU’s College of Professional Studies, the Center is intended as a collaborative effort that spans a wide range of departments and
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The Department of Art & Design offers students a curriculum that promotes informed creativity, preparing students for careers in the visual arts and lives of artistic inquiry.
four shows per year. LEARN MOREFacultyYour professors are engaged, innovative, and active in their fields. They have a lot to teach you! MEET FACULTYScholarshipsRenewable scholarship awards ranging from $1,000-$7,500 are available for incoming/first-year PLU students. LEARN MORE Interested in learning more about our programs? Click the button below to request more information about Art & Design. Request Communication, Media & Design Arts InfoMake a DonationHelp keep our program strong by
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The PLU Anthropology Department is dedicated to understanding the nature and variety of all humanity. Humankind has great cultural diversity, significant biological uniformity and an undeniable
understand global issues are key for the 100 level courses. Further, the development of intercultural skills for use in a myriad of circumstances is central in all general education classes. Our focus on human diversity with a broad intercultural and international expertise has lead a number of other programs to require our courses for their students or recruit our faculty for their courses. At the present, we teach courses that are required by education, legal studies, social work, global studies
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U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen shares how interactions with constituents has changed him.
lot about intentional listening.” Larsen said one thing he’s learned, especially with constituents, is the importance of staying in the moment and resisting the urge to start brainstorming solutions while he is listening. “My brain always flips into ‘OK what do we need to do about it, and how,’” he said. “That can sometimes be to my detriment because it gets in the way of my listening.” Larsen, a democrat, represents Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes all of Island and San
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