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  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and even celebration, its staff, volunteers and community have…

    while hanging out in the cozy little house, and especially learned a lot from Bobbi Hughes. My time at PLU and at the Women’s Center helped shape my career choices to where I am now working with survivors of domestic violence.” Lindsey Paxton ’07 “The Women’s Center helped me feel more comfortable in myself and my identity as a woman and a feminist. In addition, when I was going through a rough time during my freshman year, Jennifer (Warwick) helped me find resources on and off campus to keep me

  • Resources for teaching & learning with technology including support for blended and online teaching.

    Teaching & Learning with TechnologyResources for teaching & learning with technology including support for blended and online teaching.Support for Blended/Online TeachingResources to support blended and online teachingView ResourcesTeaching & Learning with SakaiSupporting teaching and learning with SakaiLearn MorePLUTOTeaching online at PLULearn MoreTechnology WorkshopsWorkshops offered by I&TS staffLearn MoreFaculty Development Opportunity PLUTO EssentialsThe PLUTO Essentials program helps

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2019) — For PLU students looking to venture off campus and explore, the university’s Outdoor Recreation program is a reliable portal to the Pacific Northwest’s endless natural bounty. A quick scribble through a disclaimer and you’re off on a weekend adventure…

    you’re off on a weekend adventure in the great outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking. The concept is a simple one: provide students from all walks of life with access to people who know where to go, how to get there and who to organize those fun trips . Under the umbrella of PLU’s Department of Recreation, the program is a student-run organization from pretty much the top down. That’s key, and something that makes Outdoor Rec stand out as more and more universities choose to contract out

  • PLU prof works with USA Hockey team When she’s not in the classroom, PLU Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Colleen Hacker , is on the field helping national teams and professional and Olympic athletes mentally prepare for competition. This week, Hacker will be in…

    April 9, 2012 PLU prof works with USA Hockey team When she’s not in the classroom, PLU Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Colleen Hacker, is on the field helping national teams and professional and Olympic athletes mentally prepare for competition. This week, Hacker will be in Burlington, Vermont working with USA Hockey athletes during the 2012 USA Hockey World Championships. “These are the best athletes in the world physically, and one of the realities that people are starting to

  • Five Lutes took the stage in the summer  of 2011 for Seattle Opera’s production of ‘Porgy and Bess.’ (Photo courtesy of Seattle Opera) Seattle Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ – five Lutes, one stage, hitting the high notes in fun The recent Seattle Opera production of…

    the Seattle Public School District to middle school and elementary age children. “I like to say I walked across the stage twice,” she laughed. “My mother was pregnant with me when she graduated.” McIntyre auditioned on a whim. “I figured, why not?,” she laughed. And she was glad she did. “It was such an awesome experience, working with so many talented people of color,” she said. “It’s just like being at summer camp. Everyone is there with the same interest, and you’re not the odd duck anymore

  • MA Candidate - Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University BA - Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California Debbie works with couples, families, and individuals to

    and relationally are impacted by our culture, race, ethnicity, family of origin, and sexual identities. Debbie is passionate about helping couples and families get “unstuck” in patterns that are not serving them. Her background includes working with at-risk teens as well as people who have experienced injuries on-the-job within Washington’s worker’s compensation system. She understands the complex impact of work interruptions and health crises on individuals and their families. With all clients

  • What is your educational background? I received my Bachelors of Music Education (1977) and Master of Arts in Choral Conducting (1982) from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M ) in Canyon, Texas. I received the Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from…

    University Singers. It’s exciting to see some of the new students develop their vocal ability and musicianship. There are also singers in that group who are very busy with their majors and just want to sing for fun without a big time commitment. I love seeing them enjoy what they do for fun and relaxation. Also, conducting classes are a blast! My favorite part is seeing the “lights come on” with students in Conducting 1 who are experiencing conducting gesture for the first time. Conducting 3 requires

  • Approved by President’s Council, effective June 1, 2019 Pacific Lutheran University (“PLU”) has adopted the following Conflict of Interest and Confidential Information policy applicable to all faculty and staff members (employees) employed by PLU. Conflict of Interest Employees must avoid any potential or actual conflict of interest between their duties and responsibilities for PLU and...

    with or serve in a position of authority for any organization if such employment or service would be a material conflict with the employee’s duties on behalf of PLU.  An employee contemplating a second employment position or service with an organization that might present a conflict of interest must disclose that possible position to their supervisor and may not accept such position without prior written approval. Confidential Information During employment, employees may be given access to Pacific

  • Integrative Learning Objectives The Integrative Learning Objectives (ILOs) provide a common understanding of the PLU approach to undergraduate education.

    reinforce in their own particular curricula the goals of the General University Requirements. They also assist the University in such assessment-related activities as student and alumni surveys. Not all ILOs are dealt with equally by every program, much less by every course. The ILOs do not represent, by themselves, all of our understanding of education. Rather, they are a part of a more complex statement of educational philosophy. The ILOs are meant to serve as a useful framework that unifies education

  • The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities coordinates conversations that assist students in advocating for themselves, help students understand the impact of their actions, and work to impact

    communities in a positive way. Educational Conversations are not a part of a student’s disciplinary record, and instead are used to partner with students for student success.Pre-Conduct MeetingsPre-Conduct meetings are described as incidents in which a student’s behavior has not reached the level of a Student Conduct process, but the behaviors still need to be addressed and redirected. Students will meet with a Review Officer to discuss the incident in cases of Pre-Conduct, and the conversation will not