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  • Three distinct stories of multiculturalism in Norway share one common desire: belonging despite difference.

    in 2011 during a contentious election, fueled by a polarizing debate around recognition of Sámi people. That year, the city council was considering a new designation for Tromsø that would have recognized it as a bilingual township, said Troy Storfjell, an associate professor at PLU who identifies as Sámi. The change, at its core, was aimed at reconciling the institutional efforts made throughout Norway’s history to undermine the language and culture of the Sámi, the only indigenous group in the

  • The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations welcomes back alumni during homecoming. This Homecoming website will be updated with the activities and schedule.

    Athletic Events - 2024 Homecoming & Family WeekThursday, Oct. 3 PLU Football Black & Gold Banquet – 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate PLU Football past, present, and future! Hear from current players, alumni, coaches, and a special keynote speaker as we build on the vision for PLU’s Football program. Saturday, Oct. 5 PLU Alumni Swim meet 9:30am Warm-Ups/10:00am Meet Starts Estimated 11:00/11:30am End Time Attendance is FREE Saturday, Oct. 5 Football Game vs Whitworth, 1pm, Spark’s Stadium Buy

  • students study abroad. PLU cherishes its dedication to educating for lives of service, as well as its distinguished and distinctive academic program that emphasizes curricular integration and active learning. Given the combination of rigorous academics, delivered in a friendly, personalized environment, it is easy to see why PLU is among the region’s most highly regarded employers and is the only Northwest university to be listed every year within the top 15 Western region universities in the “Best

  • 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! AugustCourse informationMastering Nutrition Education Date: 8/7/2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Erica Murray MSN RN Contact Hours 1.0 | OSPI Clock Hours 1.0 Online Course informationHolistic Opioid Addiction Prevention (HOAP) Date: 8/17/2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Carrie Ann Matyac, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC Contact Hours 2.0 | OSPI Clock

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 1, 2016)- Bryanna Plog ’10 seems to have done it all in her years after Pacific Lutheran University – teaching English abroad in Colombia, writing books about travel and interning for a conservation nonprofit. But now, she says, serving as a park…

    the environment. “You never really stop being a park ranger,” Plog said. “That’s the life.” The Snohomish native said she was drawn to the PLU for its many study away opportunities, in addition to receiving a scholarship. The university instilled values in Plog that changed her life, she said. “PLU had big ideas, like being a global citizen. I didn’t know what my vocation was going to be,” she said. “I just hoped my variety of studies would help me find something I was passionate about, and it has

  • Landon Packard ’17 says it’s time to rescue the rescuers. The sociology major researched first responders’ emotional labor — the process of managing emotions to satisfy the requirements of a

    Emotional Labor Emotional Labor https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2017/01/landon-flashing-lights-cover-1024x576.gif 1024 576 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg January 24, 2017 September 25, 2017 “Those two are the reason I was able to get this thing done,” Landon Packard ’17 said of his faculty mentors, Joanna Gregson and Anna Leon-Guerrero. “I wouldn’t have been able to do

  • The PLU Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) is a cutting edge, STEM-designated program offering an innovative analytics degree, specialized in marketing.

    course. Further, through an MSMA final program project, students interact and consult with organizations from the for-profit and non-profit sectors as part of their experiential learning. Located near Seattle, home to some of the most famous and largest firms of the digital age (Amazon, Facebook, Google, Costco, REI, etc.), the School of Business offers its students numerous opportunities to be engaged in the profession and interact with the leading lights of industry and community.Why PLU?Flexible 9

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  • PLU Peace Corps program prepares Lutes for service work abroad.

    organization, her plans changed. “It was through conversations with her about her experiences and growth through the program that I decided to apply,” said Nelson, who taught English for two years in Baruun-Urt, Mongolia, starting in 2011. Pacific Lutheran University hopes to create similar connections through its new Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which launches this semester. Beyond course requirements and hands-on work hours, Peace Corps Prep will include speaking events with Peace Corps alumni

  • This School Nursing is offered twice a year.

    Introduction to School Nursing School Nurse The school nurse serves in a pivotal role that bridges health care and education. Grounded by standards of practice, services provided by the school nurse include leadership, community/public health, care coordination, and quality improvement (NASN, 2016a). A student’s health is directly related to his or her ability to learn. These school nurses address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their

  • competes against the nation’s top teams in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA). Founded in 1991, the Lutes Lacrosse Team prides itself on its ability to develop all skill levels, as it hosts players with extensive high school experience to multi-sport athletes that are new to lacrosse. Type of Club or Organization: Athletic & Recreational Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: We practice 2 times per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8pm-10pm Where: East Field (Turf Field