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  • ? The individual faculty members that I talked with during my phone interview, and then my in-person interview, seemed so supportive. I was really looking for that in the next stage of my career. I really wanted a department that was collegial, that didn’t just talk about being supportive, actually was supportive and was willing to step in and help in any way they could. I was also really impressed with the multiple mentorship programs we have for first-year and early-career faculty members. That’s

  • Swift '16 Raising children complicated matters; she wanted to be present. So she started to look into low-residency programs, ones that offered both rigor and flexibility. She also craved intense mentorship. Rainier Writing Workshop was the perfect fit, so perfect she wondered if it was too good to be true. “I realized it was exactly what I was looking for,” Swift said. “The emphasis of the program was on figuring out what being a writer means to the individual, and not necessarily trying to figure

  • Preparation: We strongly encourage PLU faculty to meet with community partners prior to the course so that course goals can be shared and community partners might better understand their role in student learning. Conversely, PLU faculty are able to understand the role that students will play in community programs and organizations. Can you meet with community partners prior to the beginning of the course? Is the community partner willing/able to come to class to introduce themselves and/or have the class

  • spending time at the Women’s Center, I had very few connections to the PLU community. After becoming a part of the WMGS program and attending the reception at the Women’s Center this year, I finally feel like a real member of the PLU community, and have made great connections to the staff and other students through the various programs put on by the center. I have never felt so welcome and accepted at any space at PLU as I have at the Women’s Center.” Mycal Ford ’12: Former Women’s Center intern “The

  • teach English language arts on either the Pine Ridge or the Rosebud Indian Reservation as a 2013 Teach For America Corps member. The second year of the program I will be taking classes to obtain a master’s degree in secondary administration and then I plan to either become a principal, or continue teaching either language arts, Spanish or German at the middle school or high school level. Ian Metz, Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in global studies Ian Metz ’13 is from Olympia, Wash

  • and for the Earth. The university purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. With distinctive international programs and collaborative student-faculty research opportunities, PLU helps its 3,100 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their life’s vocation through coursework, mentorship and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. ###

  • Account. The easiest way to pay is to use a secure wire transfer. PLU works with a company called Flywire. There is no fee associated to this transaction and you can pay using any currency.Review Orientation Schedule New Student Orientation New Student Orientation (NSO) is 8-9 days long in Fall and 2-3 days long in Spring. The first part of NSO is specially designed for international students. For the rest of NSO, you will attend programs as a first-year student, a transfer student, a graduate student

  • & Dance; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7614 e-mail: brownja@plu.edu Abby Deskins, Coordinator of Educational Outreach Programs College of Professional Studies; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7877 e-mail: adeskins@plu.eduMore Information: Directions to PLU Bus Parking Information

  • Justice at PLU teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience. Our classes highlight how inequalities in American Society impact individual opportunities, such as access to housing, bail, healthcare, or legal representation. Our programs in sociology and criminal justice provide unique opportunities for independent research, faculty mentorship, and career exploration.Work with Meaning As the director of sustainability and global affairs at CEE, Schwartz runs

  • 253.535.7687 www.plu.edu/languages/ lang@plu.edu Ami Shah, Ph.D., Chair Jump to...Global and Cultural StudiesThe Department of Global and Cultural Studies is a dynamic curricular hub for global education made up of the following programs: Chinese and Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global Studies, and Hispanic and Latino Studies. Aligned with PLU’s commitment to global education broadly speaking, both on campus and through study away, our courses promote global awareness and