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  • Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.… June 13, 2024 AcademicsBiologyGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationPre-HealthSciencesStudent LifeStudy Away

  • People’s Gathering fosters timely conversations about race, perspective and inclusion Posted by: Logan Seelye / November 1, 2021 November 1, 2021 By Silong ChhunResoLute WriterPLU Director of Multicultural Outreach and Engagement Melannie Denise Cunningham has an uncanny ability to get folks talking.In 2016, she noticed the community was yearning to discuss one pressing topic in particular. That summer, the news of Philando Castile, a Black man fatally shot during a traffic stop by a police

  • Knutson Lecture

    , Professor of the History of Christianity torvensa@plu.edu Free and Open to the Public YouTube LivestreamThe 17th annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture, the evening capstone to the 12th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference, will be given by Dr. Marc Dollinger, holder of the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies at San Francisco State University. The title of his lecture is, “From Religion to Politics: Antisemitism and Jew Hatred From Ancient Times Until Today.” Dr. Dollinger will speak at 7

  • We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…

    from our Diversity Center’s My Language/My Choice campaign: “That’s so gay.” “Retarded.” “What are you?” These phrases all lead to one overarching question: Do I belong here? It’s a question we have to address for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, physical disability—everyone.And, while PLU has addressed issues of diversity in our campus community through robust discussions and events, reminders of the need

  • The Parents and Families website is an information resource for parents, guardians, and families. In many cases, parents and family members have different questions than students do.

    Information for ParentsAt PLU, we realize most students don’t attend college alone. They are supported by their parents, relatives, friends and supporters. In many cases, parents and family members have different questions than students do. Many parents want to know how a university will help their son or daughter grow academically, personally and professionally. PLU is a place that strives to challenge and support students to grow in multiple areas of life. Academic life at PLU is rigorous

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  • By Damian Alessandro, ’19 At Pacific Lutheran University, we’re pretty excited about innovation. Over the past few months, my colleague Sarah Cornell-Maier and I have been writing about several types of innovation that we see in the workplace and in our curriculum. This week, I…

    Innovation and Resilience Posted by: halvormj / May 7, 2018 May 7, 2018 By Damian Alessandro, ’19 At Pacific Lutheran University, we’re pretty excited about innovation. Over the past few months, my colleague Sarah Cornell-Maier and I have been writing about several types of innovation that we see in the workplace and in our curriculum. This week, I took a deep dive on disruptive innovation with some faculty in the PLU School of Business, who are also mentors in our Innovation Studies program

  • Faculty and Staff Financial Services provides accounting and financial services for PLU. We strive to provide the highest quality of service to all customers.

    Faculty and Staff Financial ServicesWho We Are:Faculty and Staff Financial Services provides accounting and financial services for PLU. We strive to provide the highest quality of service to all customers. Services include: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts Receivable, Cashier, Purchasing, Student Loan Collections, and Purchase Cards.Important Notes:Mileage Reimbursement Rate 2024 The PLU mileage reimbursement rate of 67 cents per mile (.67) went into effect on January 1, 2024

  • Interested in a future job at a major tech company? Come and meet a Pacific Lutheran University graduate who successfully followed that career path. Cameron Emerson ’08 graduated from PLU with a degree in Economics. These days the Oregon native works out of Chicago as…

    Economics and Careers Posted by: halvormj / April 20, 2018 Image: Cameron Emerson April 20, 2018 Interested in a future job at a major tech company? Come and meet a Pacific Lutheran University graduate who successfully followed that career path. Cameron Emerson ’08 graduated from PLU with a degree in Economics. These days the Oregon native works out of Chicago as the Midwest manager of Google’s Cloud — and he’s returning to campus to talk about his career, share his experiences at one of the

  • Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates

    know half of this stuff.” That stuff, Hughes and others say, transforms those who experience it. Students meet the “living legends” who have mastered steelpan and calypso music. They experience the revival of the cocoa industry and get an intimate look at the planning behind exuberant events such as Carnival and Panorama. And, most importantly, they dive into deep questions about identity, race, gender, colonialism and other complexities. “It’s a growing and learning experience,” said Maya Bamba

  • The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and

    Office of Institutional Research and Analytics Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and analysis for decision-making, assessment, and strategic planning at all levels of the institution. Institutional Research provides an important service to many of PLU’s departments, staff and faculty, the intent of which is to contribute to

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