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both within our community and on an international scale. The event is presented by the newly formed, student-driven organization Network for Peace and Conflict Management (NPCM). NPCM is dedicated to supporting the PLU community in pursuing conversations and practices in peace building and conflict management. While the leadership and the growing membership have various majors and minors, each is dedicated to understanding peace, engaging community and helping to manage conflict. Conflict Studies

just doing that,” Nargesi continues. “We’re not training people to go be successful workers. We are trying to raise a generation of business people that care, who see the big picture and who are able to be problem solvers at an integrated level. Not just workers who repeat quantitative techniques.”That perspective rings true to business and sociology double major Allisa Ouanesisouk ’21. “My classes had the perfect balance of learning about how businesses are run and how to make the most ethical

restrictions, I think the participants in our discussions were in full agreement with (Luther) on that, and they were grateful to know that there were and are religious leaders that looked very negatively on the avoidance of restrictions – restrictions that actually protect life. Luther and his colleagues were committed to an ethic of care, for the greater good. And Luther insisted that prior to any natural disaster – famine or plague – political leaders are responsible for ensuring that more than adequate

-olds in Chengdu, China, coaching youth soccer, and teaching yoga; applying for graduate studies in nutrition and naturopathic medicine, to prepare for a career as a health coach Oni Mayer’s career ambition, “to offer accessible, affordable, and sustainable health care services with a combination of western and eastern medicine,” is an expression the values of the PLU community as he sees them. “The conversations and people at PLU forced me to grow as a human and as a future health care provider

, and I think they would be very proud of what they see here today. We at PLU are uniquely committed to our mission, which calls on us to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care – for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.  This mission is firmly grounded in our Lutheran tradition of higher education.  The word “care” is unusual in a university mission statement, and we emphasize it unusually strongly by saying:  care for other people, care

skilled health care workforce that addresses local challenges and enriches the lives of individuals throughout the region.” David Ward PLU Dean of Health Professions In both the DPT and MSOT programs, PNWU has outlined admission requirements for each program, ensuring PLU graduates are prepared to thrive in the rigorous programs. If they meet those program requirements, PLU applicants will be guaranteed an admission interview. More specifically, PNWU will waive the application fee for the DPT program

called the PLU Corporation, which confirms the members of our governing body, the Board of Regents.  We assemble this distinguished company to welcome you to the serious and noble work of this University—and to pledge our commitment to your success. It is a rite of passage inviting you to subscribe to the mission and common values of this place:  Thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.  The values that have shaped this university

her first year at the university in 2014 that Norman made a breakthrough. A combination of her own research and talks with the campus doctor led to a bipolar diagnosis and the proper medication. She built a trusting relationship with a campus counselor and appreciated how consistent and comfortable the Counseling Center was, she said.   “I’m happy I know why I am the way I am,” she recalled feeling at the time. “Now, I can figure out the steps to take care of myself.” Fast-forward a couple years

weeks to get a first appointment or further treatment.That’s why Pacific Lutheran University is exploring ways to meet increased mental health service demands in a way that responds to how and when students access resources.  This semester, PLU is launching a new service called Lute Telehealth, which will allow students to access no-cost, on-demand medical and mental health care by phone or video chat. With telehealth services, students can get help quickly — no waiting for an appointment or for the

diagnosis and a treatment plan to stabilize the acute symptoms/problems that brought them to treatment. Then begins the business of hopefully maintaining stability, improving overall function and working on achieving life goals — that’s where the intensive therapy focus comes in. That first year at PLU is all about assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology and patient care management. In the second year the students study family therapy, then group therapy, and then 1:1 therapy over a six-month