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  • The selectee for this position will serve as a Physical Science Technician in the Radiological Control Office of PSNS and IMF. **This position will require successful completion of a 22-26 weeks of off-yard training in Norfolk, VA. A Continued Service Agreement for the off-yard training…

    on reactor plant systems. ◦Performing measurements with instruments that detect radiation. ◦Checking work sites within ships and facilities to ensure proper care of radioactive materials. ◦Advising workers regarding controls for handling radioactive materials. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. GS-04: Have 6 months of general experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-03) in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector service performing support duties

  • Initially, Katie Garro ‘11 didn’t think much of Pacific Lutheran University. She viewed it as an opportunity to continue school with friends, but also to stay close to home. This perspective changed when she joined the Diversity Center as a Rieke Scholar. The Rieke Scholarship…

    being an advocate for the Diversity Center, she saw an opportunity not only to bond with her friends, but to also be exposed to topics she never had a chance to learn in the small town where she grew up. “Getting to college, being exposed to history, and having to confront [not only] the material conditions for black, brown, and indigenous people in our country, but also the history of what our government has done and the way our systems and structures are still set up, is so important to what I do

  • Earn 6-CEs for in-person attendance Earn 2-CEs for virtual keynote speaker portion

    therapist working primarily with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) survivors of complex trauma—ranging from racial trauma, sexual trauma, attachment trauma, ancestral and intergenerational trauma. Natalie is a certified internal family systems therapist and assistant trainer at the IFS Institute. Natalie’s individual and group healing work blends the intersections of psychotherapy, activism, and curanderismo. She is a mother of two and currently resides in New York. Book Signing Available Earn

  • Workers install new furnishings in a Stuen Hall room on July 8. The renovated residence hall will be ready for residents in Fall 2014. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) PLU Upgrading Residence Halls With $10 Million Bond PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will save millions…

    students,” said WHEFA Board Secretary Tom Johnson. Since 1983, the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority has helped the state’s private, nonprofit colleges access more than $2.5 billion in tax-exempt financing for projects such as student housing, academic and administrative buildings, sports and music facilities, and computer systems. WHEFA’s ability to obtain lower interest rates through the sale of tax-exempt bonds has saved Authority borrowers millions of dollars—a savings ultimately

  • Jani Hitchen ’96 has lived in Parkland for more than 30 years. “I moved here to go to PLU and never left,” she says with a chuckle. Hitchen majored in education and enjoyed a long career teaching in Lakewood’s Clover Park School District and Spanaway…

    was intentional about getting to know her students and their families, which led her to grow frustrated with Pierce County’s neglect of Parkland and Spanaway.“Before there wasn’t transportation, there weren’t parks, there weren’t community centers, and there weren’t support systems for kids and families in crisis,” Hitchen says. “When I had teenagers threatening to commit suicide and deputies were showing up instead of a crisis worker, when I had families doing parent-teacher conferences in tents

  • Dr. Maria Chávez American Political Science Association Member of the Month Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 12,000 members in more than 80 countries. With a range of…

    , I wanted to understand how systems of power and oppression impact people of color, especially Latinos.  As a political scientist, I believe it is important to conduct research and teach about the political, civic, and professional experiences of Latinos, the largest ethno-racial group in the U.S. WHY DID YOU JOIN APSA AND WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO STAY INVOLVED?Initially, it was a way to connect with other Latino academics.  These connections have sustained me during challenging times.  I remain

  • How important is sustainability at PLU? Important enough to include in our University Mission Statement, to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care - for other

    , do only full loads to save both money AND water! Did you know that leaving your chargers, TV’s, gaming systems and DVD players plugged in when not in use wastes tons of energy? Res Life knows, so we have equipped each room with an energy-saving Smart Strip. What can you do? Don’t be an energy vampire! Shut lights off when you leave a room, and use natural light whenever possible. Learn how to use the Smart Strips. They don’t work if you don’t use them! Confused? Here is a quick video with some

  • External Funding Opportunities for BSW and MSW Students These funding programs, while not directly affiliated with PLU, provide potential financial assistance to students.

    injustices within various systems, including, but not limited to, criminal justice, foster care, healthcare, and education. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a federal program that forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments (approximately 10 years) under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible public employer.Washington Student Achievement Council Student Loan Advocate

  • Chair, MSW Program | Department of Social Work | rogersat@plu.edu | 253-535-8773 | Anissa T.

    are kind, earnest, and committed co-learners, explorers, and collaborators in the learning journey. What’s exciting about teaching in the PLU MSW program? It’s an honor to have the opportunity to teach MSW students. These are the people who will be serving and shaping all the systems that support people and our communities. When I work with our students, I have hope for a better world. What makes PLU’s MSW special? PLU is a special community, so being able to house an MSW program here is a

  • What first really drew me to PLU as a high-schooler was its focus on vocation and global education. I knew I wanted to study away, and discern where I fit in the greater context of the world.

    differently. Looking back, this did help prepare me to realize that teaching in another country context would not look the same as classrooms and teaching in the US. The other (Oslo) focused on international peace and conflict studies, with programming regarding immigration, ethics, and international systems. It was interesting learning about migration from a European context instead of a US one. However, part of the YAGM Mexico program is a week long retreat on the US/Mexico border in Sonora/Arizona. We