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  • School of Education faculty and staff.

    Jan Weiss Associate Dean, School of Education & Associate Professor of Education Full Profile 253-535-7282 weissjm@plu.edu

  • PLU has been involved with social impact work for generations. But like most colleges and universities, our institution doesn't have up-to-the-minute data about which projects are currently active

    2022 YouTube video exploring the role that Microsoft and other technology companies are taking in global efforts to fight inequality, eliminate poverty, protect the planet, and transform local communities. Known as “Tech for Social Impact,” these strategies have the potential to expand the capacity of organizations and communities to address and meet social challenges. (45 minutes plus audience Q&A) Concordia Summit, September 2021, New York City, “Evolving higher education to spark social

  • Standards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world.

    Development and Social JusticeStandards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world. Continued improvement in human well-being for all involves economic growth, reducing poverty, and addressing inequities and issues of social justice, for example in wealth, political freedom, education, and health care. Given the complexity of development processes and of the diverse array of responses to poverty and  social

  • Contact Us To learn more about social impact projects at PLU, contact the following team members. Innovation Studies Student Ambassadors for Social Impact (2022): Heven Ambachew (Computer science, Innovation studies) Mary Campbell (History, Business, Innovation studies) Felix Halvorson (English writing, Communication, German, Music) Social Impact Group / Community Engagement Dr. Mike Halvorson (Innovation Studies) George...

    Contact Us To learn more about social impact projects at PLU, contact the following team members. Innovation Studies Student Ambassadors for Social Impact (2022): Heven Ambachew (Computer science, Innovation studies) Mary Campbell (History, Business, Innovation studies) Felix Halvorson (English writing, Communication, German, Music) Social Impact Group / Community Engagement Dr. Mike Halvorson (Innovation Studies) George Zeno (PLU Advancement) Dr. Mark Mulder (School of Business) Shelly Cano

  • The Value of an International Education Professor Matt Monnot took a group of MBA students to Spain in 2012. Both undergraduate and graduate business programs are built on the opportunity to study away By Barbara Clements Denise Petryk ’12 knew that an MBA would help…

    April 1, 2013 The Value of an International Education Professor Matt Monnot took a group of MBA students to Spain in 2012. Both undergraduate and graduate business programs are built on the opportunity to study away By Barbara Clements Denise Petryk ’12 knew that an MBA would help her in the running of her veterinary practice, but she wanted a bit more. She found that in the PLU MBA program, with its strong international flavor in its curriculum. “To travel internationally is always a good

  • By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that I think of is creatively combining new social practices with existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include fair trade organizations , which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and…

    society, and structural inequalities, just to name a few concerns.   PLU’s approach to social innovation is interdisciplinary, and it draws on strengths within the Lutheran tradition of higher education and curriculum featuring eleven different departments and schools. We look for and create connections between traditional liberal arts programs, the technical fields, and the professional schools. A recent Peace Day celebration at PLU asked students what they would change in the world. (John Froschauer

  • 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

  • PLU provides diverse opportunities to develop the skills to navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

    equip myself with the education and knowledge in order to see and make the world an equitable, peaceful, and better place for all. I believe in the power global studies has, especially with GS being interdisciplinary, it has always pushed my boundaries and allowed me to critically examine the world and grow as a learner, social justice advocate and human being. Tamber Price Class of 2023 GLOBAL STUDIES MAJOR PURSUES MEDICAL SCHOOL TO SUPPORT HEALTH EQUITY While at PLU, Margaret Chell ’18 decided to