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, leveraging the power of social media to reach a larger audience. The goal was to collect 1,000 books featuring Black female protagonists by February 2016. The story went viral and was picked up by media outlets around the world as well as bloggers, schools, youth-focused organizations and millions of individuals who wanted to participate in the project. Marley has collected over 13,000 books to-date. The full database is available on the website, as well as campaign support and donation options
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We believe that social impact starts when we listen to the needs of a community, share and collaborate with others, and then show that we care by taking action with systemic social innovation. Have you been counted?We have been collecting data on social impact initiatives at PLU, across all academic disciplines and non-academic programs. Have you been counted yet? During Spring 2022, three student ambassadors from Innovation Studies have searched campus websites and resources for data on social
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We believe that social impact starts when we listen to the needs of a community, share and collaborate with others, and then show that we care by taking action with systemic social innovation. Have you been counted?PLU has been involved with social impact work for generations. But like most colleges and universities, our institution doesn’t have up-to-the-minute data about which projects are currently active and what their outcomes are. Believing that meaningful social impact work begins with
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PLU Ranked a Top 10 “Value Added” College Posted by: Zach Powers / October 2, 2015 Image: (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) October 2, 2015 Two of the top ten colleges are fellow ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) institutions and three are members, with PLU, of The New American Colleges and Universities.By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 2, 2015)- A business column in the October 2nd edition of The New York Times lists Pacific Lutheran University as one
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Nick Etzell ‘23 helps peers find their calling Posted by: vcraker / April 14, 2022 Image: Nick Etzell ‘23 is a double major in psychology and environmental studies from Coupeville, Washington. (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) April 14, 2022 Nick Etzell ‘23 is a double major in psychology and environmental studies at Pacific Lutheran University, with minors in philosophy, business, and innovation studies. In his time at PLU, he has been involved with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as both a
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2023 marks 33 years of Winterfest!Winterfest is a Parkland-Spanaway community event that inspires hope by connecting low-income families with gifts and resources during the holiday season. In previous years, Winterfest has served hundreds of local families by offering a place to share refreshments, children’s fair with games, face painting, a visit with Santa, and crafts. Parents also had the opportunity to select holiday gifts for their children, connect with local resources, and access coats
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SafetyWhen stormy weather creates hazardous travel conditions, university students and employees are urged to use caution when traveling. During inclement weather, please exercise caution while walking from parking lots, transit locations and on pathways to and around campus. Wearing non-slip, rubber-sole footwear until you arrive at your destination is recommended, as is walking on grass instead of sidewalks or roadways if they are icy. Facilities Management concentrates clearing efforts on
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253.535.7312 www.plu.edu/hgst/minor/ marcusls@plu.edu Lisa Marcus, Ph.D., Director The Holocaust and Genocide Studies program is strongly grounded in PLU’s educational commitment to helping its students develop as global citizens, future leaders, and whole, richly informed persons. As the University’s statement on General Education notes, PLU offers an education not only in values, but in valuing, and asserts strongly that “life gains meaning when dedicated to a good larger than oneself.” Close
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2021 REU Internship at The University of Akron School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering Posted by: alemanem / February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021 We are happy to announce that the polymer summer research experience (REU) program in the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at The University of Akron is open to apply. This competitive REU program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the University of Akron. Students will participate in an 9-week internship to
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Seven PLU Faculty Artists, One Incredible Show Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 30, 2013 Image: Steve Sobeck, ceramics instructor, displays cones tests that represent one kiln firing. January 30, 2013 PLU art and design faculty display recent work Opening in the University Gallery on Wednesday, February 5 is PLU’s “Faculty Exhibition,” an exhibit featuring work from current faculty of the Department of Art and Design. Participating faculty include JP Avila, Craig Cornwall, Spencer Ebbinga
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