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  • Greetings From the Dean 2019 https://www.plu.edu/prism/prism-2019/greetings-from-the-dean-2019/

    environments. That work is illuminated in each of our stories of this year. You can read about Hispanic Studies major Riley Dolan (’19)’s engagement with the difficult history of genocide in Guatemala, and his use of our Digital Humanities lab to map memory sites there. Visiting professor of fiction writing Melissa Michal used her classes to empower students and advance PLU’s commitment to social justice. Philosophy faculty are sharpening critical thinking skills in our community with the “Tacoma

  • Intersections: Called and Empowered (and Assessed) https://www.plu.edu/provost/news/intersections-called-and-empowered-and-assessed/

    , Wartburg College; Martha Stortz, Augsburg University (emeritas); Deanna Thompson, St. Olaf College; and Marit Trelstad, Pacific Lutheran University. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Intersections: Called to Place LATEST POSTS Intersections: Called to Place November 10, 2021 Intersections: Learning Love of Neighbor May 3, 2021 Intersections: The Tradition’s Wisdom in a Time of Pandemics December 1, 2020 Intersections: Lutheran Social Teaching and Economic Life March 27, 2020

  • Intersections: Learning Love of Neighbor https://www.plu.edu/provost/news/intersections-learning-love-of-neighbor/

    , Augsburg University (emeritus); Deanna Thompson, St. Olaf College; and Marit Trelstad, Pacific Lutheran University. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Intersections: The Tradition’s Wisdom in a Time of Pandemics Read Next Intersections: Called to Place LATEST POSTS Intersections: Called and Empowered (and Assessed) April 29, 2022 Intersections: Called to Place November 10, 2021 Intersections: The Tradition’s Wisdom in a Time of Pandemics December 1, 2020 Intersections: Lutheran Social

  • Research Requirement https://www.plu.edu/psychology/program/research-requirement/

    Research at PLUResearch experience at PLU begins with participation in research studies as a requirement for successful completion of our introductory and social psychology courses. Further explanation of these requirements are outlined below.   Our students regularly present their research at professional meetings, such as the Western Psychological Association and the Washington State Psychological Association.  In addition, students are involved in faculty research projects in both the

  • Student Research Conference Fall 2020 https://www.plu.edu/psychology/student-research-conference-fall-2020/

    Anxiety and Feelings of Hopelessness Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jessica Fagan*** Capstone project    ** PSYC 242 project    *** Severtson projectZoom Room 2 (Chair, Dr. Grahe)4:15pm – Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Home Care Approach, Andrea Deal* 4:25pm – Assessing the Relationships between Mental Health, Behavior, Perceived Social Isolation, and Knowledge of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Darcy Erwin & Sarah Koenig* 4:35pm – Effects of Negative Facial Expressions on Mood

  • Suzanne Crawford O’Brien https://www.plu.edu/religion/staff/suzanne-crawford-obrien/

    Biography Suzanne Crawford O’Brien’s area of specialization is Religion and Culture, with emphases in Native American religious traditions, and comparative studies of minority religious communities in North America, including religion and healthcare, gender and ethnicity, and religion and popular culture. Her research interests address questions of healing, place, and ecology, and how religious belief and practice can work to promote ecological and social justice in Ireland and in North America. Most

    Contact Information
    253-535-8107
    Area of Emphasis/Expertise
    Native American Religious Traditions
    Religious Diversity in North America
    Health, Healing, and Religious and Cultural Diversity
    Religion and Ecology

  • Community for Creative Expression https://www.plu.edu/residential-life/themed-learning-communities/hinderlie-community-for-creative-expression/

    disciplines Love dancing, paint, doodling, music, acting, writing, building, and more Program + Learning OutcomesBy participating in Community for Creative Expression, students will be able to: Articulate what creativity means in their own terms, as it relates to their chosen academic field of study Identify diverse ways to engage in “everyday creativity” in order to cultivate creativity as a lifelong practice or vocation Demonstrate critical reflection on personal identity and social justice through

  • PLU Resources https://www.plu.edu/student-life/plu-resources/

    equity, agency, and action. The dCenter is hosting a feedback wall for people to write their thoughts as a way of reflection and community processing.  The dCenter invites you all to stop by the wall, read what is there and contribute as community members. Center for Gender Equity — The CGE supports, challenges, and empowers students, staff, and faculty to combat gender-based oppression and enact positive social change. Our Gender-Based Violence Advocate is a CONFIDENTIAL resource for all students

  • Laila Bevan https://www.plu.edu/studyaway/studyabroad/student-stories/laila-bevan-2/

    Laila’s Story – Trinidad & Tobago Social Work (Women’s and Gender Studies and Peace Corps Prep minors) – Class of 2019 What she would like other students to know: My time in Trinidad and Tobago was by far my most challenging and rewarding semester during my time at PLU. I experienced so much, both good and bad, and not only learned a lot about a beautiful new country, but also about my self. As a white person traveling to a country of black and brown people with a complicated and painful

  • 2013 STARS Report https://www.plu.edu/sustainability/documents/2013-stars-report/

    Encouraging Conservation in Communal Living Environments (pdf) view download This student-driven research investigated the effect of social norms on energy conservation.