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  • Mission https://www.plu.edu/social-work/mission/

    Mission: “Educating caring, skillful generalists to be ethical agents for global and local change.” The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Social Work is dedicated to educating individuals

    Mission and Philosophy of the Social Work ProgramMission: “Educating caring, skillful generalists to be ethical agents for global and local change.” The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Social Work is dedicated to educating individuals for social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities and organizations within a generalist framework that is based on a philosophy of social justice, egalitarianism, pluralism, and compassion for the oppressed. The

  • PLU Admission Blog in Involvement https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/involvement/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? At PLU, we take pride in creating a campus that’s welcoming, inclusive, and truly reflects the diversity of our students. This year, our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community is recognized with a 4.5 out of 5 stars score on the Campus Pride Index —an accomplishment… November 21, 2024 Clubs & OrganizationsCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGender Sexuality and Race StudiesInvolvementJusticeLife on

  • Sustainability https://www.plu.edu/sustainability/

    Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet, and prosperity, both now and in the future.

    informed student body, as well as tactical resources like the Resource Conservation Management and Waste Diversion experts in Facilities Management.Quick Links AASHE Campus Restaurants Work Order Request FormSustainability StatementAt PLU, we recognize sustainability as both a commitment to environmental stewardship and justice. We recognize the urgency of addressing the human impacts on the planet and on climate change and the fundamental interdependence that exists between ourselves, others, and our

    Sustainability Environmental Services
    253-535-7170
    sustain@plu.edu
    Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

  • Staff https://www.plu.edu/diversity-inclusion/staff/

    Diversity and Inclusion faculty and staff.

    Angie Hambrick Associate Vice President - Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Full Profile 253-535-8180 hambriaz@plu.edu

  • Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies https://www.plu.edu/gender-sexuality-race/

    The Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies (GSRS) program at PLU provides students with an innovative curriculum that examines how gender, sexuality and race are embedded in complex dynamics of power

    prepare them to pursue social justice and work in diverse communities. GSRS graduates will be able to solve problems in diverse environments, work effectively across difference, and lead from an equity mindset, some of the most important skills and abilities desired by employers.Quick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog Course Selection LinksThe Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies program gives students the important tools, resources, and language needed for personal empowerment and civic engagement

    Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies
    253-535-7217
    gsrs@plu.edu
    Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

  • Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equity (WE+GE) https://www.plu.edu/residential-life/themed-learning-communities/harstad-womens-empowerment-and-gender-equity-hwe/

    For women-identified and Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming residents (who are comfortable using women-identified restrooms) with a focus on gender equality, community building, and programming that

    programming that explores gender and empowers women. Great For Students Who ... Are woman-identified and/or Trans*/Gender Non-Conforming (and comfortably using women-identified bathrooms) seeking a vibrant community experience Are interested in gender equity, women’s empowerment, and social justice Are seeking a unique and friendly community – winner of the PACURH 2014 Community of the Year award! Program + Learning OutcomesBy participating in Harstad Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equity, students will

  • About https://www.plu.edu/tikkun-2015/about/

    This fifth annual PLU Lutheran Studies Conference invites participants to consider the ancient legacy of Jewish and Christian separation; Christian sponsored anti-Judaism, especially as that polemic

    religious communities are marked by a “closed particularity,” an unwillingness to listen, converse, and learn from the other. Yet here at PLU, a Lutheran university devoted to inter-religious dialogue, there is a place where scholarly understanding and genuine friendship are fostered: an “open particularity” that welcomes the wisdom and practices of many traditions.Past Conferences 2014 Conference on Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change 2013 Conference on Lutheran Perspectives on Jesus

  • Undocumented Students https://www.plu.edu/undocumented-students/

    This website is just one aspect of PLU’s ongoing commitment to advocate with and for undocumented students at PLU.

    Care is a central component of the PLU mission “to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care–for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.” This vow to care, rooted deeply in our Lutheran heritage, requires action and an unequivocal commitment to fight for social justice. This page is just one aspect of PLU’s ongoing commitment to advocate with and for undocumented students at PLU. We recognize and value your presence here and hope that this

    Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability
    253-535-8750
    undocu@plu.edu
    Anderson University Center Room 150 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

  • Summer Reading Recommendations https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/summer-reading-recommendations/

    Need some good reads for your summer hammock-lounging, sunshine-soaking (wear sunscreen!), finally-you-can-read-something-fun-and-not-for-class time? Check out these books from PLU grads and talented YA authors, Marissa Meyer and Courtney Gould. Meet Marissa Meyer Marissa is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author behind The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless,…

    . From space, a ruthless Lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg.” Renegades “Secret identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice. The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies — humans with extraordinary abilities — who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and

  • Keynote Speaker https://www.plu.edu/lutheran-studies-conference-2022/keynote-speaker/

    I’m Marc Dollinger and I get to teach, write, and give lots of public talks as a member of the Jewish Studies faculty at San Francisco State University.

    Keynote SpeakerDr. Marc Dollinger, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies at San Francisco State UniversityI’m Marc Dollinger and I get to teach, write, and give lots of public talks as a member of the Jewish Studies faculty at San Francisco State University. Thanks to the Goldman Family (think Levi Strauss), I hold an endowed research chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility, gifting me a platform to talk about my passion for Jewish social justice. I believe it’s a