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schools, as well as curriculum and programming offered by the Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. Innovation Studies is especially supportive of, and connected to, PLU initiatives that encourage diversity, justice, and sustainability. How does it work? Foundation courses in the program build essential skills to understand the process of innovation in historical and ethical contexts, and to learn fundamental concepts in design thinking, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. A community

awarded the History Article Prize by The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians, the oldest and largest association for female historians in the country, for her publication “The Streetscape of Economic Crisis: Commerce, Politics and Urban Space in Interwar Berlin.” The prize recognizes the best article published in any historical field by a woman who is normally a resident of North America. Loberg’s article was chosen from a pool of more than 100 nominations. “I feel very honored to receive this

1988 Rieke Leadership AwardPresident Rieke establishes the Rieke Leadership Award, a scholarship for students invested in diversity and inclusion working 1990 Women’s Center establishedWomen’s Center of Pacific Lutheran University established in East Campus. Women’s StudiesWomen’s Studies Minor passed by faculty.   1993 PLU 2000“Activating the Commitment to Diversity” identified as one of five university axioms through the PLU 2000 long-range planning process. 1994 Diversity in the Core

personally designed, safe, effective and functional fitness programs with attention to lifetime activities, and (b) to expose students to a diversity of physical activities and experiences in a manner which enhances understanding of their educational, social, spiritual, ethical and moral relevance. Our programs provide opportunities for all participants to develop and apply a knowledge base regarding physical activity and psychomotor and behavioral skills, which encourages the development of lifelong

In Memoriam - Professor Jerrold Lerum Dr. Jerry Lerum in the Biology Lab. It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Emeritus Jerrold “Jerry” Lerum, who passed away Sept. 29, 2018. Jerry was hired at PLU as an assistant professor of biology in August 1973. He was tenured five years later, amid earning a promotion to associate professor. He became full professor in 1984, after serving several years as chair of the department. He continued to chair Biology for several years

The PLU campus utilizes two security levels for imminent or immediate threats to the campus community. These two security levels are called “Stay in Place” and “Lock Down”. When activated, these incidents are considered emergencies for the entire campus. It is essential that all students, staff, faculty, and visitors familiarize themselves with emergency procedures for security level situations. It is also important to be able to differentiate between the two security levels. Campus Safety may

Major in French & Francophone Studies36 semester hours, from PLU courses, equivalent transfer courses, or approved study away programs, depending on placement. Students placing into FREN 201 or 202 will have 4 semester hours waived, achieving the major in 32 semester hours. Students placing into FREN 301 will have 8 semester hours waived, achieving the major in 28 semester hours. If you have previously studied French, please refer to the Language Placement Guide to determine the appropriate