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Teranejah Lucas, 28, is in her senior year and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” she says. Lucas lives…
Research Study found that Black women’s hair is 2.5 times more likely to be perceived as unprofessional, and Black women are over 1.5 times more likely to feel like they must wear their hair straight to a job interview to be successful. That’s why Lucas’s capstone welcomes and writes about the 2019 California CROWN Act, which ensures workplace and public school protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles, including braids, afros, locs, twists, knots and hair coverings. In
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In Edwin Black’s book “IBM and the Holocaust” he examines IBM’s complicit work in creating a database for the Third Reich’s final solution. ‘IBM and the Holocaust’ By Barbara Clements University Communications Edwin Black remembers walking into the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum with his parents…
October 5, 2012 In Edwin Black’s book “IBM and the Holocaust” he examines IBM’s complicit work in creating a database for the Third Reich’s final solution. ‘IBM and the Holocaust’ By Barbara Clements University Communications Edwin Black remembers walking into the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum with his parents in Washington D.C. when something caught his eye by the door. “One of the first things you saw was an IBM punch card system,” he recalled. “No one knew what it was for. IBM and the
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 21, 2016)- MediaLab, the applied research and media production program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a prestigious national award for its most recent documentary film. These Four Years, which premiered in Seattle in November 2015, has earned a Grand Prize in…
MediaLab receives national prize for latest documentary film about higher education Posted by: Kari Plog / March 22, 2016 March 22, 2016 By Amanda Williams '16MediaLab General Manager, special to PLU NewsTACOMA, WASH. (March 21, 2016)- MediaLab, the applied research and media production program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a prestigious national award for its most recent documentary film.These Four Years, which premiered in Seattle in November 2015, has earned a Grand Prize in
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The school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities.
Be Aware of Fraudulent JobsThe school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities. Fraudulent job postings try to take your money, personal information, or both. The jobs often appear as easy and convenient ways to make money with very little effort on the job applicant’s part. The following “red flags” are general markers to help you conduct a safer job search and
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PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) Keynote Speaker U.S. Rep. Denny Heck Headlines Sept. 23 Conversation About Democracy By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will mark Constitution Day on Sept. 23 with a keynote address by U.S.…
September 11, 2014 PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) Keynote Speaker U.S. Rep. Denny Heck Headlines Sept. 23 Conversation About Democracy By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will mark Constitution Day on Sept. 23 with a keynote address by U.S. Rep. Denny Heck titled The Constitution is 227 Years Old … How is it Doing? But first, to prepare you—and to mark the official Constitution Day—Lutes will hand out copies of America’s
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By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Monday, February 19, 2018 (President’s Day), students at Pacific Lutheran University are invited for a special tour of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters (HQ). The event is being sponsored by Amazon and PLU’s office of Career…
been deeply intrigued with Alexa, the virtual assistant or “brain” that powers Amazon Echo and other intriguing voice service products developed by Amazon. Echo is essentially a ‘smart speaker’ animated by a voice-controlled, intelligent personal assistant who responds to the name ‘Alexa’. The low-cost unit is capable of voice interaction, playing music, controlling devices in the home, and basic conversation about the weather, local traffic, and publicly-available information. The Amazon Echo (in
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Student Organizations: Get Involved The School of Business encourages active participation in University Student Organizations.
Organizations and Opportunities Student Organizations: Get Involved The School of Business encourages active participation in University Student Organizations. You can learn about business careers and opportunities through several student groups that explore business through speakers, tours, career workshops, and seminars. The School of Business sponsors groups or chapters of the following organizations: PLU School of Business Ambassadors PLU DECA Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting) Beta Gamma Sigma
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Grievance Policy and Procedures Adopted September 1997 Updated September 2001, April 2002, August 2005, November 2010, July 2014, and December 2021 I.
administration. The Committee appointments shall each be for a minimum two-year term. The University Dispute Resolution Committee (UDRC) is charged with reducing conflicts and helping members of the community resolve disputes appropriately, expediently and fairly. The committee does so by educating the community about campus policies and dispute resolution options; coordinating dispute resolution services; investigating grievances when appropriate and advocating for review of university policies and
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PLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025): International Grants Eligibility: International students, both
school seniors who have demonstrative significant leadership and service, and have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.8 (weighted). Amount: Up to full tuition Application: Must complete PLU application by December 1st (Fall entry only) and submit Presidential Scholarships application. See the First-Year Scholarships webpage for details Artistic Achievement Awards Eligibility: Exceptional ability in the fields of studio art, media & design, dance, theatre, and music. Amount: $1,000 – $7,500 per year
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“The Ethics of Lethal Drone Warfare” – Dr. Bradley Strawser
Blue Gold: World Water Wars (pdf) view download Explore this year's World Philosophy Day theme, "Inclusive Societies, Sustainable Planet," with a screening and discussion of Blue Gold: World Water Wars, a documentary film about the depletion and privatization of the world's water supply and their consequences for the developing world.
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