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  • Partnership addresses nursing shortage PLU’s School of Nursing has partnered with three Washington state foundations to address the regional nursing crisis and give nursing students new competencies in geriatric care. The Dimmer Family Foundation , along with the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation and the…

    cohort of nursing students with a gerontologic focus each year • Recruit three nursing faculty members with expertise in gerotonologic nursing • Provide faculty development to improve instruction and clinical work • Expand clinical placements and experiences in gero-nursing throughout pre-licensure curriculum • Implement and/or strengthen the American Association of Colleges of Nursing gero-competencies throughout the region Led by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Northwest Health

  • New biology lab an interactive plus for students By Barbara Clements The lab tucked in the north side of the Rieke Science Center is all about drywall, dust and stacks of cabinets right now. But come spring semester, the new Louis and Lydia Sheffels Biology…

    an enhance science instruction and student-faculty research. Update classrooms Improve the second floor open lab space. Update various building infrastructures, such as heating and ventilation.   Read Previous Rock hound gets to follow his dreams Read Next 208 Garfield, much more than a coffee shop COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins

  • Pacific Lutheran University has announced the intention to return to in-person learning for Fall 2021. The news was shared with campus last Friday in an email from President Allan Belton. “Like every action we’ve undertaken as a community during the pandemic, this decision is being…

    which allows for significantly more in-person instruction. In the past two months, PLU athletics have safely returned to competition, and plans are in the works to safely and responsibly expand rehearsal and performance opportunities for music, dance, and theatre students.  More information about PLU’s COVID-19 management and recovery plans can be found at plu.edu/coronavirus. Campus Status DialLearn more about the campus status dialThe campus status dial is a visual representation of our staged

  • PLU is again ranked as the top private university Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Washington State and the #2 MBA program in the state. In addition, PLU is #122 Best Business Schools (tie) out of almost 500 schools ranked nationally. PLU’s MBA prepares…

    ) out of almost 500 schools ranked nationally.PLU’s MBA prepares leaders to be innovative and socially responsible in a global society. Over 60% of MBA students come from the workforce, and our faculty and staff provide instruction in the classroom that students can apply to real-life situations. “PLU prides itself on offering a top-ranked MBA program that accommodates the schedules of working professionals and equips students with a strong foundation in theory while providing professional

  • While Residential Life has trained student and professional staff living in the residence halls, it is important that each resident take advantage of available university resources and be aware of

    residents that a lockdown has been instituted.  Seek shelter and stay away from windows until you are given further instruction. Step-by-step emergency instructions Sign Up for Emergency Text Alerts Contact and Updates Local telephone systems are often overwhelmed in the aftermath of an emergency while calling out to a number at some distance from PLU (i.e. another state) is occasionally possible.  It is recommended that students set up such a system and identify a number for family and friends to call

  • Update on Jan. 15, 2015: PLU Contingent Faculty Withdraw Election Petition TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—The petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board from Pacific Lutheran University contingent faculty to form a union has been withdrawn. This means that the current union election is…

    years, less than nine percent of credit hours were taught by part-time faculty teaching individual courses without benefits, or taught as private hourly music instruction.  According to data gathered by the Chronicle of Higher Education, universities in the Puget Sound area pay approximately $2,300-$5,000 per course.  PLU’s per course pay ranges between $4,200-$5,600 per course.  The only faculty members paid hourly are those who provide private music instruction. They are paid $51.00 per hour.  For

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 25, 2020) — Distance learning and teaching can feel isolating at times. PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget Yaden has been combating these potential limitations by using different technological tools to make her virtual classroom as accessible and accommodating as possible. The…

    Yaden has been combating these potential limitations by using different technological tools to make her virtual classroom as accessible and accommodating as possible.The university’s March 7 decision to pivot to remote instruction in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak has necessitated a high level of adaptability from everyone as faculty and students come together to craft a quality learning experience. We talked with Yaden about the different tools she’s using to minimize the adjustment for her

  • This mentoring program connects undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences with dedicated alumni mentors.

    mentors offer valuable career advice and insights to help students make informed decisions about their academic and professional paths. Develop Professional Skills: Enhance students’ professional skills through guidance on networking, resume building, interview preparation, and professional etiquette. Expand Professional Networks: Facilitate networking opportunities with alumni mentors and industry professionals to broaden students’ professional connections and opportunities. To learn more about the

  • A New Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor at Pacific Lutheran University By Barbara Clements PLU Director of Content Development An important new step has been taken at PLU with the creation of a Holocaust and Genocide Studies minor, available to students beginning in the fall…

    develop as global citizens; future leaders; and whole, richly informed persons. As the University’s statement on General Education notes: “PLU offers an education not only in values, but in valuing, and asserts strongly that, Life gains meaning when dedicated to a good larger than oneself.” History Professor Beth Kraig said one of the more exciting parts of the new minor is a topic and study that engage in ethical issues from the beginning. “It’s involving so many different parts of the university

  • Prerequisites: Biology 205 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Biology 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Chemistry 105 - Chemistry of Life (Intro to Organic and Biochemistry) Biology 201 -

    Conditions (3) Nursing 402 – Patho/Pharm III (2) Nursing 403 – Clinical Practicum III (5) Nursing 404 – Healthcare Diversity (4) Nursing 405 – Informed Practice (2) Semester 4 Nursing 406 – Continuity of Care (3) Nursing 407 – Clinical Practicum IV (6) Nursing 408 – Organizational & Economic Context of Care (2) Nursing 409 – Health Policy (2) Nursing 483 – Transition to Practice (1) Nursing 498 – Capstone Project (2) Please Note: – All Nursing courses are sequential; successful completion of courses in