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  • Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement | University Relations | katie.hoover@plu.edu | 253-535-7182

    Katie Hoover Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement Phone: 253-535-7182 Email: katie.hoover@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., German/Anthropology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2010 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Prospect Research Data Entry/Management Reporting Responsibilities Katie Hoover joined the Advancement staff in 2010. She currently serves as Advancement’s prospect researcher, in addition to overseeing the Operations areas of data entry/management and reporting. She

  • Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | rwinnett@plu.edu | 253-535-7144 | Dr.

    Expertise Health Care Health Care and Homelessness Mental Health in Adult Populations Substance Use in Adult Populations Health Care Social Work From A Global Perspective Selected Publications Homeless and Hospitalized: A Case Study of Intervention to Support Collaborative Behavior and Safety (2024) The Experiences of Hospital Social Workers Who Care for Homeless Patients: A Phenomenological Study (2022) Books Navigating Human Service Organizations: Essential Information for Thriving and Surviving in

  • Somaye Nargesi, a second-year business professor, came to PLU from a large research institution. She immediately noticed a stark difference in how her new institution approached the field. “At PLU, the business curriculum is mostly designed around soft skills, meaning how you build insightful inquiries,…

    , connect the concepts that you’re learning across your business and general courses.” “All companies can have their own set of desired skills and they can train their employees. Here, we’re not just doing that,” Nargesi continues. “We’re not training people to go be successful workers. We are trying to raise a generation of business people that care, who see the big picture and who are able to be problem solvers at an integrated level. Not just workers who repeat quantitative techniques.” That

  • Why biology at PLU? “There has never been a dull moment with this major. Whether it be in lecture or during a lab, I know I will gain knowledge and experiences that will only uplift my time at PLU. I will be honest, it can…

    In their own words: Current students on studying biology at PLU We asked students Sidney C. ‘24, Daniel B. ‘25, and Makenzie C. ‘24 to share their thoughts on what it's like to be a biology major at PLU. Here's what they had to say. Posted by: mhines / July 6, 2023 Image: Students in BIO 367 titled “Conservation Biology and Management” clear Scotch Broom and plant native grasses in their place at PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) July 6, 2023 Why biology at PLU? “There has

  • The PLU School of Business is a community of engaged faculty, staff & administrators who provide an excellent business education in a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal

    Academic PathwayPLU Student Perspectives: 5 Things to Know About the School of Business Message from our Student AmbassadorsWe are so glad that you are interested in the School of Business at PLU -- it is definitely a great place to be! We are so lucky to attend a university filled with staff, faculty, and administrators who are not only passionate about our education, but also care about us as individuals. The School of Business is more than just a place to learn -- it is a community. Each class has

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  • Sarah Johnston has a passion for helping people to live their best lives both physically and mentally. She shares about how her life goals changed over the years at PLU, and what she looks forward to learning in the MSK program. What is one fun…

    at PLU?  A place where you know that the professors truly care about their students and their development as a whole person. I came to PLU from a big state university.  I was not in the best place mentally when I transitioned from there to PLU.  I had a lot of doubts, frustration and no idea what I was truly passionate about. Then I came to PLU.  It was not easy at the beginning by a long stretch.  However, my Kinesiology department was where I knew I had a place.  I could go and talk to my

  • Hours of Availability for Therapy: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Counseling sessions are currently being conducted in-person or through teletherapy.

    The Couple and Family Therapy CenterHours of Availability for Therapy: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Counseling sessions are currently being conducted in-person or through teletherapy. Learn more about our safety measures below.Call us for more information or to start the intake process. Phone: 253-535-8782 At the CFTC, we offer affordable, high-quality therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Care at our center is based on a systemic approach that

  • The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability Dr. Carolyn Finney addresses PLU’s University Conference 2014 on Sept. 3. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) At PLU’s University Conference 2014, UC-Berkeley Professor Shares Trailblazers’ Forgotten Stories—and Her Own Inspiring Path By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications Dr.…

    was entirely her own: intensely personal, purposely provocative—and encouragingly challenging. Finney, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California-Berkeley and author of Black Faces White Spaces, addressed PLU faculty, staff and administration at University Conference 2014. “These are hard times,” Finney said. “It’s a time of changing demographics—but there’ve always been changing demographics. I am the changing demographic!” Finney said she

  • Shelia Smith, new Dean of the School of Nursing. John Froschauer, Photographer Liberal Arts and Nursing. A Perfect Match of Science and Compassion By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Pacific Lutheran University’s new Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Sheila Smith, says she…

    “take the level of patient care to the next level of quality.” That, and be proud of being a Lute, she added. “It’s nurses, most likely, who will make the most enormous difference in the patient’s experience,” she said. “They will be able to spot the trouble and mobilize resources on behalf of the patient.” Smith also noted that faculty in the School of Nursing are highly committed to excellence in nursing education, service, and practice.  These commitments have been repeatedly demonstrated through

  • Students preparing to apply to the social work program should include these courses in their program of study: BIOL 111, ANTH 102, PSYC 101/190, and SOCI 101/190.

    social histories • Make psychosocial assessments • Plan for community development and write grants • Work with youth and adults in groups • Provide case management services Where are Social Workers employed? Mental Health Agencies Hospitals Nursing Care Centers Adoptions Child Protection Corrections Domestic Violence Shelters Juvenile Justice Temporary Assistance Head Start Community Action Faith-based Agencies Volunteer Health Agencies PreparationStudents preparing to apply to the social work