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  • Jared Wright ’14, discusses working on refugee resettlement, impactful internships, and more TACOMA, WASH. (March. 2, 2020) — Jared Wright ‘14, political science and global studies double major, arrived at PLU eager to engage in community work and excited to study social justice. He didn’t have specific plans and didn’t know what it would all look like,… March 4, 2020

  • Jared Wright ’14, discusses working on refugee resettlement, impactful internships, and more TACOMA, WASH. (March. 2, 2020) — Jared Wright ‘14, political science and global studies double major, arrived at PLU eager to engage in community work and excited to study social justice. He didn’t have specific plans and didn’t know what it would all look like,… March 4, 2020

  • Intersections: Lutheran Social Teaching and Economic Life Cover art by Sheila Mesick Intersections, Number 51, Spring 2020 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and… March 27, 2020 faculty newsletterIntersections

  • Sarah Saavedra ’22 shares her experience as a first-gen college student Sarah Saavedra ’22 is a social work major with a minor in psychology and a certificate in Peace Corps Prep. The Auburn resident is the first in her family to go to college. She credits her many scholarships for navigating college as a first-year student.… June 8, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesClubs & OrganizationsCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityInvolvementJusticeLife on

  • Intersections: Lutheran Social Teaching and Economic Life Cover art by Sheila Mesick Intersections, Number 51, Spring 2020 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and… March 27, 2020 faculty newsletterIntersections

  • for coffee occasionally was a definite plus. My PLU experience: I entered my freshman year at PLU with mathematics as my intended major. After taking an economics class to fulfill a social science requirement, however, I realized my interest in this field. That spring, I changed my major to economics, and kept mathematics as a minor. I have my liberal art’s education at PLU to thank for the discovery of my passion for economics. The rich variety of classes that PLU offers truly allows its students

  • student scholarship, which greatly influenced our decision in choosing PLU.” – Kimberly, Portland, OR “People gave to me!” – Eric, Edgewood, WA “PLU was integral to my formation and journey to realize my vocation as a clinical social worker. The values and perspectives I was exposed to at PLU have made me into the social justice power woman I am today!” – Caroline, Chicago, IL “My daughter is a student at PLU.” – Ernest, Parker, CO “I believe in the PLU mission for students.” – Shari, Lake Oswego, OR

  • November 10 for December and January graduates. The honors designation will appear on the transcript of a student graduating with an anthropology minor. Anthropology (ANTH) - Undergraduate Courses ANTH 101 : Introduction to Human Biological Diversity - NW Introduction to biological anthropology with a special focus on human evolution, the fossil evidence for human development, the role of culture in human evolution, and a comparison with the development and social life of the nonhuman primates. (4

  • schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times. EDUC 565: Elementary Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies (2) EDUC 566: Elementary Math and Science (2) J-term (January): Once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times. EDUC 528: Reading and Writing Across the K-8 Curriculum (2) EDUC 564: The Arts, Mind, and Body (2) Spring Semester (February – May): The full-time student teaching schedule varies

  • Scholarship application form (submit it online) A scholarship application essay Respond to this question: Describe how your diverse experience shaped your understanding of social justice. Explain how this will influence your future as an educator. No more than 5 pages, double-spaced Upload the essay to the online scholarship application form A letter of recommendation The letter should address your community, civic, and multicultural engagement. This is a separate letter of recommendation from the two you