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  • “Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Institutional Equity and Anti-racism. As faculty and supervisors training therapists and as students providing mental health services to community members, we share the commitment to address and counteract systemic issues of power and oppression that negatively impact individuals, families and the systems in which we work and live.Program GoalsHighlights of our program include: The Couple and Family Therapy Center – You will train as a student therapist in our on-campus clinic with a faculty member as your

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • a mental health counselor via the TalkNow option. The Counseling Center has a Walk-in Hour available Monday – Friday, 2:00-3:00pm.  Students may walk in without an appointment to consult with a professional counselor regarding any issue of concern.  Service during the Walk-In Hour is on a first-come, first-served basis (2 people max). During business hours (8:00am-noon, 1:00-5:00pm), contact PLU Counseling, Health and Wellness Services at 253-535-7838 to schedule medical and mental health

  • Acting Provost Joanna Gregson discusses how PLU faculty members embrace their identity as teacher-scholars, and the value of “learning by doing” for students who engage in collaborative research

    scholarly pursuits. For many academics, these are distinct activities. Like the student-athlete who spends time in the classroom and on the field — but doesn’t juggle a soccer ball in class or write papers during practice — the teacher-scholar at most universities teaches courses and carries out a scholarly research agenda, with little overlap. At Pacific Lutheran University, the teacher-scholar identity means something different. Yes, faculty members at PLU teach and conduct research. But we also teach

  • The symposium “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” will explore the impact of sports and consider the ways in which sports and recreation both contribute to, and can be used to

    of today’s world. The symposium will occur following the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and prior to the 2010 Paralympic Games, both in Vancouver, B.C. The overarching goal of PLU’s biennial international symposiums is to stimulate serious thinking about contemporary issues and to provide a forum for the campus community and the broader Puget Sound community to engage individuals of international, national and local stature – from scholars and authors to business people and hands-on practitioners

    Wang Center Symposium
  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 27, 2016)- Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at Pacific Lutheran University, is an advocate for connecting with the earth after he realized how it can help save lives. He was inspired by John Beal, a military veteran who was given six…

    Hands-on conservation program launched by PLU’s military outreach director helps connect students to the earth Posted by: Kari Plog / April 27, 2016 Image: Volunteers from PLU, in partnership with Forterra, remove invasive plant species and plant trees as part of an environmental restoration project at Clover Creek Reserve on March 19, 2016. The group included a blend of military veterans, non-veterans, PLU students and prospective students working together as a form of community engagement and

  • The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.

    hypotheses. Our students read and evaluate primary research articles, write laboratory reports, and are given opportunities to make oral presentations. The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health. Moreover, our undergraduates have an excellent record of acceptance into medical, dental and allied health professional schools. Faculty members are committed to helping

    Department of Biology
    Rieke Science Center, Room 159 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The PLU Diversity Center is committed to empowering the PLU community to engage in dialogue, programs, and initiatives that promote and enhance equity, agency, and action.

    Welcome to the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability! Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS) is a framework that engages the interdependency of ourselves, our communities, and our environments. With this framework, we desire to create systems and build relationships where all can thrive.  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.  Our

    The Diversity Center
    Anderson University Center Room 150 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Wang Center Symposium – The Matter of Loneliness | PLU 1: Skip to content 2: Skip to navigation Accessibility Tools (CTRL+U) Text-to-Speech Large Cursor Zoom Level (x1) Reset Zoom Disable Animations Reset All Hide the tools After hiding the tool, if you would like to re-enable it, just press CTRL+U to open this window. Or, move your cursor near the tool to display it. Menu Apply Visit Programs PLU News Menu Search Events ePass Apply Visit Programs PLU News Inquiry. Service. Leadership. Care

  • Online and in-person continuing education courses for nurses

    Center for Continued Nursing Learning Offerings Unlock your potential and embark on a journey of lifelong learning with our dynamic continuing education courses! JulyCourse informationThe Pawscribing Project: Assistance Animal Training for Providers Date: 7/13/2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Alicia Valentino, BSN, RN, DNP-PMHNP Contact Hours 1.5| OSPI Clock Hours 1.5 Online Course informationLunch and Learn series – Dyslipidemia: Statin’ the Facts Date: 7/13/2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  • of students since. Claire Todd, an award-winning professor of geosciences and environmental studies, currently teaches Environmental Studies 350. How do students go about conducting this research? They collect water, and biologic and geologic samples from different locations in the watershed. They analyze these samples in PLU’s Rieke Science Center — identifying organisms that live in the creek and measuring the chemical characteristics of the water collected. All of this is accomplished in our