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  • The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students.  Examples of internship tracks include: Biomedical Studies Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems…

    OHSU Equity Research Program Posted by: nicolacs / December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students.  Examples of internship tracks include: Biomedical Studies Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health PA (Physician Assistant) What can Equity

  • Typically when discussing waste diversion most refer to the three R’s, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” In the Waste Diversion Department at PLU we work towards the five R’s, which add, Refuse and

    The One Less Cup campaign which encourages the campus to bring their own mugs to the campus restaurants to get a 25 cent discount on their drinks The Take Back the Tap program, which encourages students to utilize reusable water bottles (such as the Nalgene bottles available at the SurPLUs store), and the multitude of filtered water bottle refill stations across campusRefuseRefuse to purchase items that have a harmful impact on the environment. This can mean items that have a short life span, or

  • The PLU mission is: Educating for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care—for other people, for their communities and for the Earth. Join our mission! Become a Preceptor!

    Awards to the Honors section of your resume, curriculum vitae, or job evaluation. Free education, training, coaching, and personal support for becoming and being a preceptor.  See links to CCNL, AANP, NONPF, and other Resources and Toolkits. Free invitation to PLU’s annual Research Day where DNP students formally present their doctoral projects. Find your next colleague: While helping to create the next generation or specifically next year’s NPs, you might be creating your next colleague. Precepting

  • The PLU Safety Committee typically meets bi-monthly. We come together to discuss recent incidents/injuries, causes, and remedial actions; building safety inspection results; local and state agency

    conducts building safety inspections to  correct unsafe conditions, change unsafe work practices, reveal the need for new safeguards,  involve employees in our safe work program and identify and prioritize funding for capital projects and equipment. Building Safety Inspection reports are available in the Safety Committee Reports section below.Safety Committee ReportsMay 2022 Report to the CommunityRead the May 2022 annual committee reportMeeting MinutesePass required to view Safety Committee reports

  • In 2010, Thorleif Thorleifsson and BØrge Ousland spent 80 days sailing around the Arctic Ocean. (Photos courtesy/Norwegian Embassy) Exploring the Arctic In 2010, Norwegian explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson and BØrge Ousland, became the first to sail around the Arctic in one, short season. Thorleifsson and Marit…

    February 13, 2012 In 2010, Thorleif Thorleifsson and BØrge Ousland spent 80 days sailing around the Arctic Ocean. (Photos courtesy/Norwegian Embassy) Exploring the Arctic In 2010, Norwegian explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson and BØrge Ousland, became the first to sail around the Arctic in one, short season. Thorleifsson and Marit Archer Saether, environmental counselor with the Norwegian Embassy, will come to PLU on a lecture tour to discuss arctic exploration, climate change and its effect on the

  • How can innovation help meet the challenges of the moment?  “Embracing innovation ensures we have a pipeline of ideas focused on improving our future as we manage the current complexities in our lives today. We must be eager to engage students, communities and colleagues in…

    have the capacity to be or create a positive impact or outcome. No matter what one is doing, they can change the situation they are in for the better to be able to leave a brighter legacy behind them.” -Mindy Tieu ’23 Business Major Rieke Scholar “Innovation can also be failure. In tech we often talk about ‘failing fast’ in innovative pursuits. Failure can be progress because it allows you to test your assumptions and failing fast prevents false assumptions from getting too entrenched.” -Matthew

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ‘24 make a musical about climate change Together, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022. Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on… July 7, 2023 AcademicsCreatorMusicReformerSustainabilityThe ArtsTheatre

  • Before you go… Research the culture, history, and language of the place you plan to visit. Open your mind to new things and experiences. While are you are away… Keep a journal.

    Intentional personal reflection Addressing power dynamics between people in intercultural settings Acknowledging privilege Juliana Mosley’s TED Talk about Cultural Humility is a great way to learn about this. Described by Ellie, a student who studied in Spain, “cultural humility, opposed to competence or knowledge, enforces the idea that we constantly learn, re-learn, grow, and change. It’s okay to not know, and we forever must be putting in the work to contribute to the world that is constantly morphing

  • Housing is something many of us take for granted. Much more than just a place to sleep and a structure to shelter us from the elements, our homes provide the space we need to maintain a functional life. It’s where we manage our mental health,…

    systems change that offer meaningful solutions.” Brian Lloyd ’88 is a vice president at Beacon Development Group, a Seattle-based operation that provides affordable housing consulting services to nonprofits and public housing Authorities. “PLU instilled the idea that I could serve the community,” says Lloyd, who double majored in history and global studies at PLU before earning a master of public policy degree from Harvard University. “After grad school, I realized the place for my service was the

  • Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s life. Check out Erik…

    Two PLU football players #makeithappen This spring, two PLU football players stepped up and became bone marrow matches for people in need. Posted by: mhines / July 28, 2023 Image: Jai Alapai ’24 and Erik Bainter ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) July 28, 2023 Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s