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advances the art, theory, and science of nursing by contributing to evidence-based innovations in healthcare, advocating for progressive and responsible social change, and fostering improved health outcomes. Faculty as Compassionate Leaders and Scholars Faculty in the School of Nursing are compassionate leaders and scholars who assume responsibility for the education and development of students into exceptional professional nurses, who embrace intellectual curiosity, diversity, and change. Nursing

, I knew that to be an effective educator I must work toward culturally-responsive and equitable educational practices, and come to education with the knowledge that my students and their families’ voices must be valued and heard.Mycal '12, Political Science & ChineseAs the first in my family to earn a college diploma, I am grateful for the scholarship as it not only alleviated the financial burden that comes with earning higher education but also empowered me to travel to the ends of the Earth

“educating to achieve a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world” through faculty development and grant opportunities, delivery of study away programs, on-campus programming on pressing world issues, and a commitment to best practices when engaging with education partners, both locally and globally.Wang Center CommitmentsThe Wang Center is committed to developing programs that are: ALIGNED with PLU Mission INTEGRATED with curriculum and university systems RESPONSIVE to academic, professional and

biotechnological significance. As part of our microbiology course, PLU students and I examine microbial communities in various soils collected from the Pacific Northwest. Because only 1% or less of Earth’s bacteria has been successfully cultured in the laboratory, we compare culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques, including many molecular tools, to assess the diversity of various environmental niches. Mike Behrens My research interests include ecology and biogeography, primarily in aquatic

in considering graduate school or seminary, and in thinking about how your major prepares you for whatever career you choose. Where Will a Religion Major Lead You? The study of religion prepares you for fields requiring critical, contextual and creative thinking, ethical decision-making and working with people. It allows you to learn and practice the interpretive approaches of several disciplines during your university career. As the diversity and pluralism of our world become more intensely part

Testimonials“The PLU students were efficient, responsive and well organized. The video they put together for our Annual Luncheon was compelling, emotional and beautifully executed! We were beyond pleased with the students’ work and were thrilled to share it with our audience.” – Melissa Winter, Tacoma Community House “Cascade Regional Blood Services has worked with PLU students for several years for videos and photography. We love the partnership with PLU and look forward to working with the

Each year, Prism reflects on some of the distinctive and exciting work in PLU’s Division of Humanities. Our division collects a diverse array of programs: Chinese, Classics, Creative Writing, English Literature, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Nordic Studies, Philosophy, Religion, and Southern Lushootseed. All are united in educating students to engage —creatively, critically, and empathetically— with what it means to be human across the sweep of history, in diversity cultures and

) Distribution ElectivesCOMA 303: Gender and Communication (Prof. Marnie Ritchie) Description: This class provides an overview of how gender and communication relate in social and cultural contexts. Focusing on contemporary American culture, we will explore how communication enables and constrains performances of gender and sexuality in everyday life. The course explores vocabulary, media, institutions, and the body. Prerequisites: COMA 101 or consent of instructor. ENG 232: Women’s Literature (Prof. Adela