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box and of the power of seemingly small projects to generate big change.” The film debuted at the United Nations in April 2012 as part of the 17th commemoration of the Rwanda genocide, and since has screened at numerous film festivals around the world. Read Previous Business Alum’€™s Startup Gets Huge Boost From Salesforce.com Read Next Talking Sports – €”for a Living COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently

community safety measures,” Belton wrote. “We’ll be proceeding with caution, and reserving the ability to change course as the situation requires. We’re continuing to consult with the Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department and other public-health resources, and following their guidance to ensure that our return to campus continues to prioritize safety above all.” “The university’s Pandemic Recovery Planning Team has taken great care to put risk-mitigation strategies in place at PLU that will continue to

Call to PLU Community Members for Green Fund Sustainability Project Proposals Posted by: Zach Powers / January 12, 2015 Image: [Photo by John Froschauer] January 12, 2015 By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 12, 2015)—The Pacific Lutheran University Sustainability Committee is now accepting proposals for projects that aim to make the PLU campus more sustainable. Accepted projects will advance energy conservation in any aspect of PLU life, feature students in leadership

furniture, paint, and even the carpet in the building are created from recycled or low impact material. The building itself is built on a narrow footprint to maximize natural light; 95 percent of offices have access to an operable window. “You walk in there and you notice that most folks don’t need their lights on,” Kaniss said. The narrow design also helps to optimize energy performance. The HVAC system is supported by a closed loop geothermal well system.  There are 28 wells and 34 heat pumps that

review many of the innovations and inventors that are transforming our world. As a student of Innovation Studies here at PLU, I find it intriguing to review these diverse innovations each year and consider how they came to be. As we include different artistic, historical, ethical, and business perspectives in our coursework, it is fascinating to see how these dynamics have worked together in industry and shaped society. Many of the social innovations have made a lasting, positive impact in the world

oppression, to reflect on our relationship to these systems of power, and to act. It is not enough simply to honor the memory of the dead—we must transform the practices of the living. Only in addressing such issues will PLU become a model of inclusive excellence, a place that examines itself through the lens of justice and makes change accordingly, and, ultimately, a place of true belonging. The Listen campaign launched this fall is a step in our long journey.  Radical inclusivity and justice for all is

has been as we build on our accomplishments and plan for the future. SURROUNDED BY CHANGE While we like who we are, and what we do, there can be no doubt that the drumbeat of change is rumbling around us. Said more formally, there will be significant changes in the educational landscape in the coming decade and no institution will stand apart from the individual and collective impact of these changes. First, there are major demographic changes ahead in our region of the country. The number of

subject to change, PLU has great relationships in the community and will find you a practicum site that fits your needs and interests. Right now, PLU’s MFT Department partners with six local community mental health agencies and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor at each site. 4. Diverse and supportive learning community:Students in the PLU MFT program come from a range of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, various social class backgrounds, and a variety of religious and spiritual backgrounds. Students

, students could choose from four trips—and one “staycation.” Sending off Alternative Spring Break participants during a chapel service on March 19, the Rev. Dennis G. Sepper, university pastor, said, “We never know where the journey will lead us, whether or not it will change us. But it will.” Here’s a look at the trips: ● The local option: For the Parkland “staycation,” students will deal with food issues in the Parkland community and meet with community members. “The most important thing students will

culture with the Makah Tribe, work at an environmental nonprofit in Trinidad and Tobago or debate the issues of social justice at Oxford University. PLU ranks in the top 10 of master’s universities nationwide for the number of undergraduates who study away, with nearly 50 percent participating, as compared to 10 percent nationally. Aside from the transformative experience, Study Away also helps graduates in the job market. A recent study by the Institute for International Education for Students found