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ParentsCollege is a period of great change for students and their parents.  The George Washington University Counseling Center designed a page to help you understand and prepare for some of the unique experiences your children may have during their college years.  It can be downloaded here.  Another resource for parents is College Parents of America.  CPA is a national membership association that helps parents “prepare and put their children through college easily, economically and safely.” If

2018-19 AwardsKatherine Forsyth, Lead Cook won First Place in the NACUFS Regional Culinary Challenge and is moving on to the National Competition July 11, 2019 in Denver! The Commons won the Gold Award in the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Category: Residential Dining—Special Event Small School for the Dia de los Muertos Theme Meal Awards Won by Employees of The CommonsWe are proud of our award winning chefs who have placed at the NACUFS (National Association of College & University Food Service

Review Boards and ApprovalApproval is necessary for research with human subjects or vertebrate animals that is going to be presented publicly, and this needs to happen before data is collected.HPRBHuman Participants Review BoardLearn MoreIACUCInstitutional Animal Care and Use CommitteeLearn MoreReturn to Scholarship Home

2016 Sponsors and PartnersThe Powell-Heller Conference on Holocaust Education remains free to all because of the generosity of those listed below. Thank you for helping us share the important lessons of history.   Become a SponsorIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Aileen Bacon at baconaq@plu.edu or 253-535-7385Conference SponsorsPowell Family Foundation Nancy Powell & Paul Kirschner Carol & Harry Heller Jean Walsh Concert SponsorAnonymous Keynote SponsorWomen of Valor

Direct and Clear CommunicationOne of the first things that you may notice in talking with Americans is that they do not like interruptions. One person speaks, then another replies. Because the American view is that “time” is limited and tasks must be accomplished, the language favors direct and clear communication. Sentences are often simple and factual. Extensive descriptions and allusions to history or books may make some Americans impatient. Children are told “get to the point”, “just say

Web Design and DevelopmentThe Marketing & Communications Web Development Group leads the conception, design, delivery and maintenance of all public-facing web pages and other e-communication initiatives. They contribute to all creative and technical aspects of web and online production and assess new standards, technologies and trends in online communication. Requests for web and online services may be made online or through customer service.WordPress Assistance Sign up for a software training

Development Opportunities and ResourcesA variety of development opportunities and resources are available for faculty interested in online learning tools and strategies. The Pacific Lutheran University Teaching Online (PLUTO) program is one opportunity where faculty can participate in a comprehensive training and development program to design a blended or online course. If you’re interested in simply learning more about how to use online tools and technologies effectively, Instructional