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  • Olympic medalist turns the world’s attention to Darfur and human rights issues By Barbara Clements In 2006, international journalists gathered around a relatively unknown skater, preparing for the usual lines about the long journey to winning an Olympic gold medal and thanks to mom and…

    January 15, 2010 Olympic medalist turns the world’s attention to Darfur and human rights issues By Barbara Clements In 2006, international journalists gathered around a relatively unknown skater, preparing for the usual lines about the long journey to winning an Olympic gold medal and thanks to mom and dad and his coach for supporting him. But that’ not the speech they received from Joey Cheek. Joey Cheek, gold medalist and humanitarian, will speak at the Wang Center Symposium in March. Cheek

  • Speaker: Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General Introduced by Dr. Roberto Dondisch, Mexican Consul Location: Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts

    Schedule for Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility Symposium All sessions will be held in the Anderson University Center, except the opening keynote, which will be held in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Register for the Wang Center SymposiumThursday, March 8Friday, March 9Thursday, March 88:15 - 9:20 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General Introduced by Dr. Roberto Dondisch, Mexican Consul

  • Robert Marshall Wells, associate professor of communication, works with a student in MediaLab. Photo by John Froschauer. Education and Journalism: Hard work and worth the effort By Barbara Clements Robert Marshall Wells was looking out the window of his corner office at AT&T , where…

    Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year October 28, 2024

  • Promote Justice for the Earth & for People.  Become an Advocate for Positive Social Change. The Environmental & Social Justice (ESJ) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse

    with the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability.Great For Students Who ... are interested in gaining an increased understanding of their values through reflection on want to learn more about the intersectional concepts of environmental and social justice are interested in learning how to create positive change in their communities and at PLU Program + Learning OutcomesBy participating in the ESJ Wings, students will: be involved in discussions, programs, and leadership development around

  • Look What (and Who) is New at PLU The newest members of PLU’s faculty gather in front of the library. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications It’s a historic time at PLU as we mark our 125th academic year, but…

    new program—and a new way to teach—that includes eight wide-ranging blended or hybrid courses this fall that combine in-class and self-directed online learning: •    BUSA 302: Business Finance •    BUSA 308: Principles of Marketing •    COMA 360: Public Relations Writing •    ECON 111: Principles of Microeconomics: Global and Environmental •    ECON 322: Money and Banking •    EDUC 394: Technology & Teaching •    MUSI 120: Music and Culture •    PHED 100: Personalized Fitness program In addition

  • Grievance Policy and Procedures Adopted September 1997 Updated September 2001, April 2002, August 2005, November 2010, July 2014, and December 2021 I.

    Grievance Policy and Procedures Grievance Policy and Procedures Adopted September 1997 Updated September 2001, April 2002, August 2005, November 2010, July 2014, and December 2021 I. INTRODUCTION Pacific Lutheran University is committed to the internal resolution of disputes arising within the university community. To that end, the President has appointed a University Dispute Resolution Committee that includes representatives from the faculty, student life, human resources and academic

  • Professor of Kinesiology | Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies | hackercm@plu.edu | 253-535-7363 | Dr.

    Psychology of Elite Athletes and Corporate Leaders Motor Learning and Human Performance Team Building for High Performing Teams Books Catch Them Being Good: Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Coach Girls co-authored with Tony Dicicco and Charles Salzberg (Penguin Books 2003) Selected Presentations US Open Golf panel by Deloitte, Invited Panel Presentation, The Corporate Athlete Wellness Strategies for Executive Women, San Martin, CA (2016) Invited Presentation, Ed Wells Partnership BEN

  • Thank you to all of the students that participated in our annual Wild Hope Essay/Video Contest! This year's theme was care.

    Wild Hope Video and Essay Contest Winners2024 Winners We appreciate everyone who participated in this year’s Wild Hope Essay/Video Contest! This year’s prompt revolved around the Blue Zones Project here in Parkland Spanaway. Click below to see the winning entries.2024 Essay - Lily Jenkins2024 Essay - Josiah Johnson2023 Winners Thank you to all who participated in this year’s annual Wild Hope Essay/Video Contest! This year, we encouraged students to touch on how global engagement promotes human

  • Pacific Lutheran University strives to protect the safety of all community members by authorizing qualified drivers to operate university owned, leased or rented vehicles.

    times per year are considered Regular Drivers. Employees must meet the minimum driver qualifications to be considered for any position where driving is required. The Authorization process is completed at the time of hire: Employees will complete a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check Release of Interest form (This form allows PLU to check your driving history) at the same time other employment documents are completed through Human Resources. Human Resources conducts the MVR Check and notifies Risk

  • 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.

    , and opportunities for engagement and advocacy. For additional information or to provide suggestions and feedback, please email trans@plu.edu. We want to hear from you!Quick Q&AWhere can I find supportive spaces and groups on campus?There are many resources available for students on campus. Locations: Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Health Center Counseling Center Learning Communities Groups: PRISM Where are the gender neutral/inclusive restrooms and showers located on campus?The