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that inclusive language avoid stereotypes and biases and not alienate, demean, or misrepresent persons based on gender, race, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, class, nationality, religion, family, age, or status. PLU promotes the use of language that includes and affirms groups that have often been misrepresented in or left out of discourse, directs our attention to the nuances of social reference and calls us to address all individuals with respect. www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/ Non

exactly when due, being “on schedule” indicates that one is serious, committed to the activity, and respectful of the other people involved. Conversely, being late is considered rude and impolite. The idea of being on time – not being late – is a fundamental concept shaping how people organize their activities. If a class meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, one is expected to arrive a few minutes before the hour. Only in social situations, for example, when dinners are to begin at 7:00 PM, it

meaning and purpose to billions of people on the planet. Sociology and Criminal Justice Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience. Stem Education Minor The STEM Education minor will provide focused study for students who are interested in both Education and the STEM fields. The program is well suited for any student interested in exploring the vocation of teaching or who enjoys

become representative of what’s going on beneath the visible fabric of social experiences — just as it might in reading a novel. And I encouraged them to oscillate between these perspectives of participant and observer in their own reading of the course material. This approach became the guiding principle behind the course throughout the 8 weeks. One of the most striking examples of this came during our visit to Acteal, the site in 1997 of a massacre of indigenous people protesting for land rights by

MediaLab but also to highlight an area I’m personally passionate about,” said Emily Barker, coordinator of this event and Chapter Council member. Bringing the PLU mission of service, leadership and care to the Midwest is one goal of the chapter: By offering events centered around social, service and academic topics, members hope to bring local Lutes together to form a strong community. The most surprising thing about the Chapter events? The people who show up. Barker recalled that for the Night at the

table and enjoying a meal. It is one of the greatest qualities of a human being to possess a sense of hospitality, something that is almost becoming a lost art. Read More Amuse-bouche At PLU, the philosophy of food involves educating students, faculty and staff about social justice, sustainability and community. The university works to create a dining experience that takes into account nourishment, conversation, tablescapes and the company. Read More Tasting Menu Explore PLU’s tasting menu

now have turned into full circles. View more photos of the men’s basketball team Lisa Patterson '98 Lisa Patterson is the editor in chief of South Sound magazine and 425 magazine, both regional, award-winning lifestyle publications. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1998, and enjoys coming back to campus to talk to students about media-related topics. Previous Post Welcome Next Post Thomas Kim '15 More Story Welcome Between memory and hope The university is one of the few places in

Transportation to Pacific Lutheran University Lunch/snacks Check into residence hall and get PLU ID card Welcome Dinner September 2 – 4: Orientation and English proficiency testing Shopping trip(s) September 5 – 6: Free time and option PLU social activities September 7: Labor Day (holiday in the United States) – free time September 9 – 11: Orientation and English language instruction Visits to PLU departments like Outdoor Recreation and services like the Library Trip to downtown Tacoma for the farmer’s