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  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Speech and Debate team returned from competition at Western Washington University with major honors: The team earned a coveted debate sweepstakes award for the 2014-15 season—its first such award since 2005—which honors PLU’s performance over the year at tournaments in the Pacific…

    Award Recognizes PLU Speech and Debate Team as one of the Best in the Pacific Northwest Posted by: Todd / February 7, 2015 February 7, 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s Speech and Debate team returned from competition at Western Washington University with major honors: The team earned a coveted debate sweepstakes award for the 2014-15 season—its first such award since 2005—which honors PLU’s performance over the year at tournaments in the Pacific Northwest. PLU beat out rivals including

  • Associate Director of Human Resources | Department of Human Resources | fuhrmala@plu.edu | 253-535-8325

    Laura Silcox Associate Director of Human Resources Phone: 253-535-8325 Email: fuhrmala@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities Faculty hiring process Staff position announcements, advertising, and recruitment Visa sponsorship Job descriptions Staff leaves of absence Faculty medical leaves Training coordination Worker compensation claims Safety Committee HR website

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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in Tacoma says it didn’t seem like a big deal, since he never really experienced overt discrimination himself. Now, he says he knows…

    representations of racism and how to fight it. PLU students also cultivated a handbook called “AWAKE: A Handbook on Fighting Racism” that will be distributed to all participants by the end of February. Kamari, reflecting on what he learned over the four-week course, sat in the high school cafeteria days before the big performance diligently tracing block letters that spelled “equality” on a giant puzzle piece for his group’s project titled “Keep an Open Mind.” “We’re making a puzzle that represents what would

  • Feminist theology and ethics explored An expert on feminist theology, feminist ethics and theological anthropology will deliver the 2008 David and Marilyn Knutson and Department of Religion Lecture at Pacific Lutheran University. Susan Ross will speak on “Seeking Light and Beauty: Women, Justice and Sacramentally”…

    together Read Next Chinese program receives grant 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 first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in

  • Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis prepares Green Papaya Salad. (Photos by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) ‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ By Katie Scaff ’13 Green papaya salad makes a light, refreshing summer dish, but it can also be paired with rice for a more substantial meal.…

    ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year October 28, 2024

  • Within the environmental studies curriculum at PLU, the social sciences provide perspectives on the environment from a human point of view, balancing the ecological perspectives contributed by the

    A Study of the Environment, Connectivity, and the World Around UsPacific Lutheran University sits upon the traditional lands of the Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, and Steilacoom peoples; we acknowledge and respect the traditional caretakers of this land.Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Managing the environment requires interdisciplinary tools and knowledge about natural systems, human institutions

    Environmental Studies
    Rieke Science Center Room 158 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work

    the stories and struggles of my peers and love learning about their diverse backgrounds. I also love being encouraged to stay informed on what is happening in both this country and worldwide, and having discussions with people to find what we can do to make this world a better place.”Lilyanna (First Year Student, Resident of Ordal Hall - Lavender Community) “At PLU, the Lavender wing has allowed me to open up and express myself in ways I’ve never been able to before, I can finally talk openly

  • Four years ago, Assistant Chemistry Professor Justin Lytle started the “Chemistry of Food” series with Erica Fickeisen, lead baker with PLU’s Dining and Culinary Services.(Photo by John Froschauer) The right recipe for fun and learning The recipe for how Assistant Professor of Chemistry Justin Lytle…

    October 27, 2011 Four years ago, Assistant Chemistry Professor Justin Lytle started the “Chemistry of Food” series with Erica Fickeisen, lead baker with PLU’s Dining and Culinary Services.(Photo by John Froschauer) The right recipe for fun and learning The recipe for how Assistant Professor of Chemistry Justin Lytle teaches looks a little like this: Add two-parts enthusiasm and a love of teaching, one-part knowledge of the sciences, and a heaping scoop of passion for the chemistry of food. Then

  • While instructors are not clinicians, student wellbeing impacts learning, and it supports our goal as educators to design with it in mind.

    performance” occurs within a learning environment we individually and collectively design, and which we could design more effectively for neurodiversity. There is no default, “neutral” learning environment. Impact of stereotype threat on test-taking and retentionStereotype threat refers to “the feeling of being at risk of confirming a negative stereotype about one’s group” and disproportionately affects Black, Asian, International students and women (Clark, 2021). Numerous studies (such as “Problems in