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  • Go vote. And take a picture. Vote. Doesn’t matter what party or on what issue. Just get registered and get to the polls on Nov. 4 and vote! Student Involvement and Leadership has joined up with the Washington Secretary of State’s “I Will Vote” campaign…

    October 6, 2008 Go vote. And take a picture. Vote. Doesn’t matter what party or on what issue. Just get registered and get to the polls on Nov. 4 and vote! Student Involvement and Leadership has joined up with the Washington Secretary of State’s “I Will Vote” campaign to encourage Lutes to vote, and send in some cool pictures while they are at it.“I Will Vote” is a social media campaign that will encourage PLU voters to make a visual pledge to vote in the general election on Nov. 4. To wit

  • Admission to the MSW program is based on a holistic review of your academic preparation, work and volunteer experiences, and potential contributions to the classroom experience, the social work

    REQUIREMENTSHOW TO APPLYFAST TRACKTRANSFER CREDITSAdmission Requirements Admission to the MSW program is based on a holistic review of your academic preparation, work and volunteer experiences, and potential contributions to the classroom experience, the social work profession, and social justice. Admission into the MSW program is determined by faculty evaluation by the MSW Graduate Admissions Committee. Review of MSW applications is based on the following requirements: Advanced Standing (one

  • Associate Professor of Education | School of Education | byrnesrs@plu.edu | 253-535-7286 | Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D.

    Ron Byrnes Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7286 Email: byrnesrs@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Denver, 1993 M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles, 1985 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise High School Education Reform Cultural Globalization Social Studies Curriculum Development Biography Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and

  • As a Latino Studies minor at PLU you will become part of an interdisciplinary learning community committed to intellectual inquiry around pressing issues of race, identity, gender, social class,

    minor at PLU you will become part of an interdisciplinary learning community committed to intellectual inquiry around pressing issues of race, identity, gender, social class, citizenship and migration. Both urgent and timely, our minor intentionally serves the growing community of Latino/a/x students at PLU at the same time as inviting all students to explore the histories, cultural productions and intellectual traditions of the largest minoritized group in the United States. Whether you are

  • The mission of the Master’s in Social Work Program at Pacific Lutheran University is to prepare skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leaders and change agents who work toward just,

    HIGHLIGHTSCURRICULUM & SCHEDULEPRACTICUMCOURSESOur Mission StatementThe mission of the Master’s in Social Work Program at Pacific Lutheran University is to prepare skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leaders and change agents who work toward just, equitable, and empowerment-based service provision, policies, and systems on local and global levels. The program emphasizes critical consciousness, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive theories and

  • Students preparing to apply to the social work program should include these courses in their program of study: BIOL 111, ANTH 102, PSYC 101/190, and SOCI 101/190.

    Discipline of Social WorkWhy study Social Work?Social work uniquely prepares graduates to work effectively with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations. Social work is a challenging and fulfilling profession that attracts those with a spark of idealism, a belief in social justice and a love of working with people. The roots of the social work profession lie in turn of the century efforts to meet the needs of people in poverty, neglected children, and exploited

  • Kate Hall ’17 remembers the job interview that landed her in a communications role at ESD 113. It was memorable — but not necessarily in a good way. “I was so nervous,” she remembers. “My internet died during the Zoom interview.” She was prepared to…

    Thurston Counties receive an excellent and equitable education.That birthday gift, Hall says, is the gift that keeps on giving. She feels privileged to work with a talented team of communicators. “I have loved watching the communications team blossom and grow,” she says. She’s had a variety of roles supporting internal and external communications needs, including web design, graphic design, social media and web and document accessibility projects. Most recently, she has worked as a communications

  • Before you go… Research the culture, history, and language of the place you plan to visit. Open your mind to new things and experiences. While are you are away… Keep a journal.

    available to you. Look into which apps/platforms you want to use to stay connected with your friends and family at home. Consider journaling or blogging as a way to reflect on what you’re experiencing while keeping loved ones at home up to date on your adventures. Think about your use of social media – when you use it, does it make you feel more or less connected? If you’re in a language immersion program, how can you find a balance between staying connected with people back home (who may not speak the

  • When Hilde Bjørhovde returned to Norway, fresh out of PLU’s journalism program, her home nation had one television station.

    world-news publication geared toward children. Sometimes, Bjørhovde added, the news is produced by kids who are granted interviews with important figures such as the prime minister. “It’s a huge success,” she said of the award-winning newspaper. Bjørhovde writes news articles of varying depth for Aftenposten. The fall lunch at Hotel Bristol granted her a brief break from work on an in-depth piece about sexual misconduct in the acting world, spurred by the #MeToo social media movement. “Today I’ve

  • Students who take Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies courses at PLU will learn how to: Understand the social construction of gender, sexuality, and race. Analyze systems of privilege and oppression.

    Learning Outcomes for the Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies MajorStudents who take Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies courses at PLU will learn how to: Understand the social construction of gender, sexuality, and race. Analyze systems of privilege and oppression. Assess the intersectional relationship between knowledge production, identities, and power. Communicate and collaborate across differences. Practice community-engaged scholarship and coalition building. Engage in critical imagining