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  • faculty and PLU Alumni staff to learn about careers available for graduating students in the U.S. State Department Lead: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. – Scandinavian Cultural Center The Value of the Peace Corps Experience: A Panel Presentation Shella Biallas ‘04 Haley Ehlers ‘16 Lucas Gillespie ’16 Sam Rise ‘11, School of Ed Masters ‘12 (https://www.plu.edu/peace-corps/) Moderator: Dr. Priscilla St. Clair, Department Chair and Professor of Economics

  • faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians to report any concern (academic, emotional, physical, social) related to the well-being of a PLU student. SCN will connect with the student of concern and provide resources, support, and assistance as appropriate. SCN will work with campus partners to support a culture of care and response for all community members. SCN will focus on creating a healthy and safe learning environment for all students on the PLU campus, both on an individual level and at

  • educational practices, and build collaborative exchanges among individuals, schools, and educational organizations. Pacific Lutheran University seeks proposals from Namibian educators who want to further grow connections with U.S. educators as a way of building cultural exchanges, and fostering collaboration and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning. In July, six selected participants will host U.S. PLU Alumni teachers for two weeks in Namibian classrooms

  • After his first sabbatical became a great learning experience in 2006, Professor of Music Svend Rønning left campus for the 2015-16 sabbatical with a new mindset — to focus on teaching his specialties to the broader musical community. “I’ve gone on a quest to share my specialties with students and colleagues in a portable way,” Rønning said. “I’m excited about the relationships I’ve built across the nation.” Rønning graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with an undergraduate degree in

  • DIVERSITY, JUSTICE, AND SUSTAINABILITY Diversity, justice and sustainability (DJS) are core values at PLU. At many other universities, you see these three values independent from each other. Here, we see them as interconnected and woven into the fabric of PLU and its students. DJS are intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience, and growth. You will find a place of acceptance, open-mindedness, and compassion. No matter your background, faith, gender identity, or orientation, we can

  • community whose members demonstrate a lifelong commitment to each other, devotion to PLU’s mission and investment in its future. The Alumni Board in conjunction with the Alumni & Student Connections office: fosters communication and relationships among alumni, students, faculty and staff enhances alumni commitment to the university through development and support of service, investment, and life long learning opportunities promotes celebration of accomplishments of the university and its students

  • microaggressions. Microaggressions are “the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely on their marginalized group status” (Sue, et al., 2007). Ultimately, regardless of origin, bias incidents have the potential to disrupt teaching and learning, a sense of belonging and community, student success, and the overall campus climate at PLU. Citation

  • necessitate cancellation of enrollment and the Office of Admission is notified in writing before May 1, the $200 will be refunded. The refund date for the January Term is December 1, and for Spring Semester January 1. Living Plans & Learning Community Application: This form must be completed by all students, whether they plan to live on or off campus. Final Official Transcripts: Final official transcripts from high school and any college/university attended are required to start classes. This includes

  • General Education Archived PagesThe following pages contain archival general education material for reference. Questions regarding the material can be directed to provost@plu.edu. General Education Council The General Education Council is responsible for finding ways through which to assess and describe how PLU students understand and apply (think about and embrace) the Integrative Learning Objectives as they are represented throughout the curriculum, particularly in the General Education

  • Spanish (Study Away) (4) HISP 423: Special Topics in Iberian Literatures & Cultures (4) HISP 433: Special Topics in Latin American Literature & Cultures (4) Culminating Experience 4 semester hours HISP 499: Culminating Experience (4) In consultation with their advisor, students may select from the following culminating experiences: Research project on a HISP & LTST topic of their choice* Experiential learning or internship in the Latinx community A combined project with a complementary major with an