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Assistant Professor of Psychology Corey Cook has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to serve as a visiting researcher at the Social Cognition Center Cologne at the University of Cologne in Spring 2022. Cook’s project, titled “Investigating the influence of fundamental motives on social cognition,”…
social threats. Cook says these motives, such as establishing social ties, gaining status, self-protection, and finding and retaining mates, were essential for human survival throughout evolutionary history and still drive social behavior today. For Cook, the award feels like a significant milestone marking the next step in his research career. “The Fulbright is a very prestigious award, and to be a recipient constitutes recognition of leadership and expertise in my field of research,” he said. “As a
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campus is beautiful and their staff is top of the line. Mollie & Jamie Peterson Co-Directors Harmony Explosion NorthwestNorthwest Youth Leadership ConferenceNorthwest Youth Leadership ConferenceThe Northwest Youth Leadership Conference has a gratifying 15 year relationship with Pacific Lutheran University as our home base for teens seeking improved leadership skills and patriotic education. We chose PLU because of its accessible campus, excellent accommodations and superior service. Each summer
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 20, 2016)- It’s the season for awards, banquets, recognition and a whole lot of celebrating for Pacific Lutheran University students as they approach Commencement 2016. The ceremony will mark the culmination of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit…
inquiry, service, leadership and care along with them as they pursue new careers, volunteer opportunities and ventures abroad. Lutes will remain connected with the thread of community that was central to their time at PLU. Below, four of PLU’s roughly 700 Commencement participants (Jonathan Adams, Sarah Henderson, Todd Hoagland and Priya McBride) look back on their experiences on campus and share their hopes for the future as they embark on their post-graduate journeys.Commencement 2016Learn more
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Social work major April Reyes ’21 loves to talk about her tattoos. She has 13 total, nine of which she received while studying at PLU. She struggles to choose a favorite but says she loves to flaunt the lotus flower on the back of her…
and staff, including Fitzwater Gonzales. “As I got to know April, I knew I wanted to do whatever I could to support her goals because she was going to achieve them,” Fitzwater Gonzales said. “When I first met her, along with school and work, she was involved in mentoring elementary students, creating a podcast, and getting involved in leadership. I was even more shocked to find that she was doing all this as a first-year student, within the first few weeks of school. I made a note to myself
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Social work major April Reyes ’21 loves to talk about her tattoos. She has 13 total, nine of which she received while studying at PLU. She struggles to choose a favorite but says she loves to flaunt the lotus flower on the back of her…
mentoring elementary students, creating a podcast, and getting involved in leadership. I was even more shocked to find that she was doing all this as a first-year student, within the first few weeks of school. I made a note to myself: ‘April is amazing.’ ” “The classes April took at PLU allowed her to build on her interpersonal skills and leadership abilities,” Fitzwater Gonzales continued. “April often took on a leadership role during in-class group work. She is not afraid to share her opinion, yet she
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See the complete list of Honorary Degree Recipients here.
Leadership Excellence (2011), the Carnegie Corporation’s Academic Leadership Award (2011), and the Heinz Award (2012) for contributions to improving the “Human Condition.” More recently, he received the American Council on Education’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2018) and was named a recipient of the University of California, Berkeley’s Clark Kerr Award (2019). UMBC has been recognized as a model for inclusive excellence by such publications as U.S. News, which the past 10 years has recognized UMBC as a
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Resident Assistants are trained and paid student leaders who are committed to creating an inclusive living/learning community in the residence halls.
Hinderlie wing and is trained to build community around the HCCE mission of “creativity appreciation and exploration of the meaning of creativity in the context of global citizenship as a mechanism for expression, activism, leadership & reflection.” HCCE RAs will work collaboratively with faculty to enhance learning in this community.Global Community (Kreidler)In addition to general RA responsibilities, the KGC RA is placed in a Kreidler wing and is trained to build community around the KGC mission of
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Students in Professor Amy Young ’s Fall and Spring Strategic Communication classes created a crowdfunding campaign with Undue Medical Debt that raised nearly $19,000 which, in turn, settles nearly $1.9M in medical debt for our neighbors in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Students researched key audiences…
service to the broader community. Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, Washington and educates students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care for other people, for their communities, and for the earth. Watch the promotional video produced by Lilla Seitz and COMA 361, Spring 2024 Read Previous PLU Faculty Directs Local Documentary Read Next Meet Professor Junichi Tsuneoka LATEST POSTS Meet Professor Junichi Tsuneoka August 20, 2024 PLU Faculty Directs Local
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Night of Musical Theatre produces a large scale, student-created musical revue annually and supports students interested in producing and/or performing musical theatre.
PLU’s Theatre & Dance Department provides full support for student productions and student organizations as a means for professional growth, artistic experimentation and leadership development. Our Theatre & Dance student organizations have access to an array of performance spaces, from the flexible 150-seat Studio Theatre to our 600-seat Eastvold mainstage! "The Pillowman" by Vpstart Crow (2016) ΑΨΩ One Acts (2016) "The House of Blue Leaves" by ΑΨΩ (2015) Alpha Psi Omega Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ
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The Gold Group forms part of the ongoing commitment to advocate with and for undocumented students at PLU. Created by undocumented students, for undocumented students, our group and our meetings provide a confidential space to connect with community members, share on and off-campus resources, and learn about opportunities for engagement, advocacy, leadership and more. Meetings are held twice a month. For general questions about the group or information about membership, please contact us at
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