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diversity and sustainability). “Justice values are embedded in who we are as an institution, academic programs, faculty, staff and students,” said Joel Zylstra, director of PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service. “This semester represents a commitment to collaboration across divisions and departments, and showcasing the many events that challenge each of us to live more thoughtfully. These programs hold us accountable to live our stated values and invite us to reflect on justice issues on our

Trinidad & Tobago program intrigued Aubrey, because of the two-island nation’s reputation for racial and cultural diversity, “Having a great interest in social justice issues, being able to experience a culture with such a wide variety of backgrounds was an opportunity I had never been introduced to” recalled Aubrey. Nearly a year and a half after that fateful day in Conservation of Natural Resources, Aubrey found herself in Tunapuna, Trinidad, the place she would call home for J-Term and Spring

Annex and the Karen Hille Phillips Gallery) and manages the University’s Permanent Art Collection. Conference ScheduleCanan BolelPresentation Title: “Voicing in Ladino, Translating into Ladino: The Sephardic Holocaust on Paper” Who: Canan Bolel, Assistant Professor in Jewish Cultures, Literature, and Languages of the Eastern Mediterranean, University of Washington-Seattle Bio: Canan Bolel is an Assistant Professor in Jewish Cultures, Languages, and Literatures of the Eastern Mediterranean in the

Berguson, program director for the Telemark Gateway, says both programs look beyond Scandinavian heritage and focus on the “needed element” of studying contemporary Norway. “Our courses (in Scandinavian-area studies) and study away both strive to move students from an interest in heritage to an interest in how Norway approaches disciplines like business, alpine ecology and literature from their perspective,” she said. Norway NostalgiaRead what Sonja Ruud '12 has to say about her journey abroad in

2020-2021 PLU by the numbers Enrollment total: 2,907 12.5% graduate students 64.5% female, 34.7% mal

resource available to currently enrolled students. Center for Diversity, Justice & Sustainability The Center for DJS works with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to imagine and create equitable and thriving communities, and offer a network of advocacy resources. Accessibility & Accommodation The Office of Accessibility & Accommodation (OAA) is dedicated to ensuring equitable access and inclusion for all students with disabilities. We serve students with either temporary or

. Hammerstrom said he plans to use what he learned at the interfaith seminar in many ways. He looks forward to working with Ami Shah, Ph.D. — assistant professor of anthropology and global studies and a past participant of the seminar — as well as others across campus to build upon existing interfaith activities. “I have always worked to teach my students to engage constructively with religious diversity, regardless of their own commitments,” Hammerstrom said. “At the workshop I have learned some new ways

different things, and I was able to pursue them at PLU, knowing that I would eventually have to set them aside to focus on paleontology. I took a lot of classes to do with art, writing and literature coursework. I also played tuba in the wind ensemble and the crazy pep band PLU had back then, known as “commando band.” I’m really glad in retrospect I did it that way. That would be advice I’d give any current student — look forward and prepare for your desired career, but don’t feel like you have to

Add Edit Remove Back New Delete Master of Social Work Academic Programs all programs program website Master of Social Work Graduate College of Health Professions Information Sessions Meet the Professors Apply Now About The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at PLU has an emphasis on healthcare and behavioral health, with significant content on anti-racist practices, diversity, equity and inclusion. The program will be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, which allows you to pursue

, 2016 PLU has been a drastic influence on my life. I have enjoyed the liberal attitude of my professors, their dedication to academic excellence and a great social environment. PLU is truly committed to create an environment enriched with diversity, successfully. Being an international student I always felt welcome, never neglected. It has been a life shaping experience where PLU assisted my inner and outer development to the person I have managed to become. Badal ChandraIndia Master’s in Marketing