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letter to German councilmen—“We are such blockheads and beasts when we dare to ask, ‘Why should we have schools?’”—imploring them to establish Christian schools and to use municipal taxes to maintain them and pay their teachers (does that arrangement ring a bell?). Building on that centuries-old premise, the PLU Faculty Assembly added these words to the faculty handbook in fall 2011: “The individual faculty member upon appointment becomes a member of a community of scholars who respect and uphold the
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dramatic Pacific voyage aboard the experimental “Kon-Tiki,” was an advocate for global environmental and peace issues—and a beloved member of the extended PLU community. Heyerdahl visited campus on three occasions: In 1966, he received PLU’s Distinguished Service Award; in 1996, he accepted the President’s Medal from then-President Loren Anderson; and in 1998, he was PLU’s Commencement speaker. The latter two visits were facilitated by Dr. Donald P. Ryan, Faculty Fellow in the Humanities at PLU, who
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Commencement Recap: photos, video, tweets and more Posted by: Zach Powers / June 2, 2016 June 2, 2016 By Rustin Dwyer (Videography) and John Froschauer (Photography)PLU Marketing & CommunicationsThousands gathered at the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to celebrate Pacific Lutheran University's Class of 2016. The commencement ceremony marked the culmination of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit of vocation for roughly 700 #PLUGrads.Commencement PhotosWatch the Entire
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recognizing that this will be an important time to be organized in conversation as a community. Regardless of the election outcome, this is a supportive space to talk, listen, and heal” says Melannie Denise Cunningham, PLU director of multicultural outreach and engagement, and producer for the event.This edition of the People’s Gathering will welcome a keynote speech from Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Elected in 2016, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is now serving her second term in Congress, representing
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Traditional Program Sequence / Curriculum:The Traditional BSN program is designed for students with no previous preparation in nursing. Under the direct supervision of its faculty members, the School of Nursing uses hospitals, health agencies and long-term care facilities in the community to provide optimal clinical learning experiences for students. Graduates are awarded the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree and are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as
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$1.6 million investment is a step in an ongoing effort to improve compensation. Community: Staff are interested in a variety of topics surrounding diversity, wellness, and investing in the PLU community. Change and transition have created anxiety additional to the normal pressures of working in higher ed. We are not alone in the challenges we’re facing as a higher ed institution. The Wellness Team is working to provide and highlight opportunities for self-care, including some support groups
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What does being a Lute mean to you? Posted by: Thomas Krise / April 16, 2014 April 16, 2014 This spring, I was asked by a first-year student, “What does being a Lute mean to you?” To me, being a Lute means caring–caring about thoughtful inquiry, caring about service, caring about leadership, caring about other people, caring about community, and caring about the earth. Here are two unsolicited emails I’ve received within the past two weeks of the student’s question that speak to exactly these
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2014, the LRC moved from the library into the Hong International Hall living-learning community. Our move was the result of several years of planning with Residential Life leadership and the Hong Task Force. This move was the perfect fit – housing a center that supports language study within a residence hall focused on languages and international studies. As a result of the move, both the LRC and Hong enjoy the benefits of an upgraded space: new furniture, including booths, couches, and
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Psychological Science & the Liberal Arts:Integrating the psychology major with the general education curriculumAdopted by the Department of Psychology Faculty 04.04.08The Psychology Department’s mission is to foster a community of scholars committed to the science of psychology, as an epistemology and as a set of practical tools and ethical obligations. As Psychology faculty, we understand the department’s mission within the historic context of the classical liberal arts and sciences. We strive
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Detailed steps that have been taken to address the behavior How the student believes they have contributed to the PLU and surrounding community Any other information the student believes is relevant In considering expungement, the Dean of Students may, in their sole discretion, confer with others in the University who may have relevant information about subsequent issues, as well as contributions to the community in order to make a determination on the request. The current demeanor of the student, the
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