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PLU’s mission to support the education of our students and larger community on issues of diversity and justice are intimately connected to the study of the tragedy of the Holocaust.
acts including vicious pogroms. Yet, the worst to come occurred when Hitler decided to invade Poland in September 1939. As the Nazi war machine conquered Poland in less than one month, Jewish life was immediately put in peril. To be a Jew in Poland during WWII meant that an individual had a 1.5% chance of survival. Jews faced executions, roundups, ghettoization, and death camps. By the end of WWII, Polish Jewry counted approximately 3 million dead. By far, this is the largest Jewish victim group
Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
PLU is home to an academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, an endowed chair in Holocaust history, an annual conference on Holocaust education, summer research fellowships for students
peacebuilding.Quick Links Interdisciplinary Programs Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor International Honors Program Donate Now! Mayer Faculty Development Funding Request Form (Fall deadline October 30)Q&A with history major Kara Atkinson ’23Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans.
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The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience.
Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school Read Article Systemic Racism Statement Read the Statement Why Study Sociology? Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. Quick Facts Sociology major Allen Tugade ’24 has been a dynamic researcher and student leader at PLU More Sociology & Criminal Justice at PLUWhether we
Professor Laura McCloud, ChairXavier Hall, Room 242 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
The Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just,
, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world” through faculty development and grant opportunities, delivery of study away programs, on-campus programming on pressing world issues, and a commitment to best practices when engaging with education partners, both locally and globally.PLU is a globally focused university that remains committed to providing high quality study away programs as a high-impact experiential practice that enhances students’ capacity for critical thought, written and verbal expression
Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education253-535-8752868 Wheeler Street Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
PLU recently combined its Alumni Office and Career Center to create the Alumni & Student Connections office, which supports each Lute in creating their own career vision and then connects them to
LearningOpportunities Board The jobs board offers listings of jobs and internship opportunities. It is a resource for PLU students and alumni. Employers, staff and faculty are welcome to submit opportunities for students and alumni. Access the Opportunities BoardCalendar of Events Alumni & Student Connections hosts valuable events for PLU students, employers, alumni, families and friends to support lifelong learning and career development. Upcoming Events
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PLU Army ROTC. Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country.
About ROTC Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country. ROTC is taken in conjunction with other college courses and will complement your education with instruction in leadership development, military science, strategy, and problem solving. You will be provided with numerous opportunities to develop these skills outside the classroom with practical, hands-on exercises and leadership training events. Upon completion of all the training and
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The Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.
data. Diversity and Inclusion – to appreciate, respect, and incorporate in our work the multiple ways of knowing and learning in order to cultivate an environment that is intellectually and culturally inclusive. High Expectations and Strong Support – to foster a culture of excellence, mutual respect, and productivity while supporting our colleagues, our students, and ourselves; to support staff empowerment through professional development opportunities. Integrity – to ensure ethical practice and
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PLU Campus Ministry is a community that welcomes, celebrates and engages the diverse spiritual and faith traditions of PLU students, staff and faculty members.
PLU Campus Ministry seeks to cultivate a vibrant and diverse spiritual ecosystem where students experience sacred belonging, engage in spiritual growth, explore purpose, and meaningfully contribute toward creating a more just and loving world. Our Core Values: Cultivating a spirit of genuine hospitality and welcome. Creating authentic relationships built in love and grace. Encouraging ongoing spiritual exploration, reflection, and development. Embracing diverse religious and spiritual stories
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PLU French & Francophone Studies. At PLU, you will learn to speak, write, and comprehend French through interactive classes grounded in diverse media forms and cultural contexts.
and minors apply their skills in the Peace Corps and the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). They deepen their learning at top-ranked graduate programs at Johns Hopkins, Columbia, the University of London, and the Graduate Institute of Geneva in diverse fields: International Relations, French, Anthropology, Development. They are employed in K-12 education, international non-profit organizations, public policy think tanks, hospitality, ministry, and more. IAU Aix-en-ProvenceCheck out
French & Francophone Studies ProgramAdministration Building Room 222-G Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
At the Department of Psychology we are committed to providing our students with a meaningful and rigorous undergraduate education that balances science with application.
methodology, statistics, and historical and systemic perspectives. In addition, professors offer seminar level courses in their own specialties, ranging from physiological to social issues relevant in psychology. Our psychology courses focus on the development of skills in critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human contexts. Throughout the program direct experience and interactive teaching methods are emphasized. Our goal is to prepare you to
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