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  • volunteer positions and in their interests and activities. This is a population that I have little experience with and had never really considered working with. Yet, the education I received through the PLU Social Work program prepared me for work with a variety of populations and gave me the capacity to open myself to new experiences.  As a recent grad, I am looking forward to the possibility of continuing my education and obtaining my MSW, but having the ability to gain experience within the field

  • Paul Manfredi, 魏朴 CIWA Director, Higher Education, Director of Chinese Studies Program at PLU Full Profile 253-535-7216 manfredi@plu.edu

  • Dr. Colleen Hacker takes her class outdoors. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU.) New Banners on CampusHave you noticed the faintly medieval yet very contemporary banners on campus? Each one presents a core element of Lutheran education as practiced or valued at PLU: Critical Questioning, Protecting Freedom, Liberating Study, Learning Together, Care for Creation, Discerning Vocation, Service to Others, Globally Engaged. Each of the eight terms is inspired by the faculty and staff produced booklet Core

  • InformationWang Symposium More InformationRachel Carson Lecture Watch VideoPowell Heller Conference Watch VideosDale Benson Lecture Watch the VideoLutheran Studies Conference Watch the VideosWorkshopsContinuing Education at Pacific Lutheran University offers a variety of professional development courses and programs to meet the needs of business professionals and life-long learners. Discounts for the workshops below are available for PLU alumni, students and current employees. Contact Continuing Education at

  • Dr. Mallory Mann Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7743 Email: mannmf@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Department Chair of Kinesiology Education Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2016 M.S., Miami University, 2009 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2006 Biography Mallory initially joined the Kinesiology department on a 1.5 year appointment as a Visiting Instructor in January of 2014. Since then she completed her Ph.D

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  • Dr. Mallory Mann Department Chair of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7743 Email: mannmf@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Kinesiology Education Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2016 M.S., Miami University, 2009 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2006 Biography Mallory initially joined the Kinesiology department on a 1.5 year appointment as a Visiting Instructor in January of 2014. Since then she completed her Ph.D

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  • Jes Takla Associate Dean for Campus Life, Co-Curricular Learning, and Assessment Phone: 253-535-7597 Email: jes.takla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.A., College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University B.F.A., Photography & Fiber Material Studies, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Selected Publications Takla, J. (2015, February). Living the learning: It starts with TLC (themed learning communities). Living the learning: It starts with TLC (themed learning communities

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  • , which Beth describes as “an effort to change the atmosphere around educating for the purpose of equity and inclusion at PLU, with queer-identified folks at the center of that, for that particular part of the process.” The reactions to their announcement were mixed across campus, though not completely unexpected, at least according to Beth. She had felt and found it to be the case that “particularly young adults, students, would be far less likely to be committed to anti-queer prejudice,” though not

  • . Presenter: Attorneys Julie Dickens and Lisa Kremer, Gordon Thomas Honeywell Room: AUC Regency Room11:00AM-12:00PM | The Unselfish Act of Self-CareThe Unselfish Act of Self-CareJoin us as we explore how to take care of our selves and our communities. Presenter: Tolu Taiwo and Dawn Cuthbertson, Center for Gender Equity Room: AUC 1331:30-2:30PM | The Science of HappinessThe Science of HappinessLearn how to bring more happiness to your personal and professional life. Research supports that happy people feel

  • rather a historic event that brought visitors in that day. It was the first of many COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled to take place at PLU.The event was co-hosted by PLU, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, MultiCare Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and volunteers included PLU nursing students, faculty and staff. The goal was to vaccinate as many people as possible from communities facing access and equity barriers to healthcare. “This is one of the few opportunities