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  • PLU News documents good work Lutes are doing, on and off campus, as they live and pursue lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.

    Collective Action Rooted in Reciprocity At a summer 2023 banquet launching the Uukumwe Project, Sanet Steenkamp, executive director of Namibia’s Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, advised a group of Namibian and American teachers not to hold back. “The children,” she said, “deserve for us not to hold back.” Steenkamp’s… October 23, 2024 Alumni, Internships, CareerEquity, Faith, Justice

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 10, 2016)- Typically, summer allows college students to take advantage of free time that’s hard to come by during the academic year. But for many Lutes, summer is a time to work hard and continue their vocational endeavors. Students travel, work internships…

    classroom to the courtroom. Kendra Saathoff ’17 spent her summer interning at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, marking the third time she’s worked there. However, this was the first time the Krise Internship funded the opportunity. As a result, she received $1,500 in financial assistance for what was otherwise an unpaid internship. “I learn a lot through observation,” Saathoff said. “(This internship) has exposed me to people and realities that I wouldn’t have otherwise known about

  • 8:45am - Welcome & Connection Activities 9:15am - Getting to Know PLU & More 10:30am - Campus Tour (part of Lute Life Day) 11:30am - Lunch in the Commons (part of Lute Life Day) 12:30pm -

    FUTURE LUTES OF COLOR - LUTE LIFE DAYS MARCH 15 & APRIL 10 Designed specifically for our admitted students of color, Future Lutes of Color – Lute Life Day is a unique way for students to build community with one another while experiencing first-hand the resources and intentional spaces at PLU that center, celebrate, and work for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS). The day will include activities to meet and connect with current students and potential future classmates, and you’ll also

  • Partnerships and Professional Development (PPD) is a department within the School of Education focusing on professional development and continuing education for in-service teachers and

    Earth.Questions?Phone: 253-535-8790 Fax: 253-535-7184 Email: profdev@plu.edu Goals:The Partnerships and Professional Development (PPD) Department at PLU aims to provide professional development opportunities to educators that cultivate relevant and influential educational experiences and enhance partnerships between students, colleagues, districts, faculty, and other community partners. These opportunities are afforded with a commitment to diversity, social justice and sustainability.Participant Outcomes

  • Friday, May 6th Join the Mathematics Department in Morken 216 to hear the senior capstone presentations. If you'd like to watch the presentations virtually, please email Dr. Daniel Heath

    justice issues. 3:30pm Riley Buckmaster An Exploration of Complex Analysis focusing on Integrals, Derivatives and Taylor Series in the Complex Numbers. 4:00pm Nathan Edwards We will explore how to solve the single-player board game Peg Solitaire using group theory.

  • During Fall Conference this week, I talked about some of the misconceptions around the student loan debt debate.  In particular, I pointed to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York study that found that the return on investment for all college degrees has held steady…

    , whereas in the 1980s, the average recoup time was 23 years. Read on, and let me know what you think. Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Getting Better | Direct link: http://shar.es/11KclG *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous PLU Colors Flyin’ High! Read Next The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20

  • The B.A. in Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level generalist social work practice.

    393; SOCW 332; or PSYC 310, 315, 337 Requirements for those majoring in both sociology & criminal justice and social work84 semester hours SOCW 290, 335, 336, 350, 360, 460, 465, 480, and 481 SOCI 101, 210 or 240, 230 or 336 (230 is recommended), 496, 499, a 400-level elective, and 8 elective hours SOCI 301 and 302 STAT 231, 232, or 242 PSYC 101 Declare Your Major or MinorTo declare a major/minor in social work, schedule an appointment with Heidi Brocious, BSW Chair by email: hbrocious@plu.edu, or

  • The Mortvedt Library is proud to announce a new addition to our offerings; the Popular Fiction Collection. This collection hopes to encourage exploration through storytelling and contemporary literature, as well as motivate lifelong learning and curiosity. The idea for this collection came from a goal…

    : Seeking (a Supreme Court) Justice February 2, 2022 Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL symposium February 16, 2022 On Exhibit: Women’s History Month March 9, 2022

  • January Term (J-Term for short) , PLU’s month-long term between fall and spring semesters, is when many of our students take advantage of our incredible study away options in multiple places around the world. Planned and coordinated by professors and PLU’s study away center, J-Term…

    center, J-Term study away class options range from Marine Biology in the Bahamas to a Political Science course on the Presidency in Washington D.C. Check out the full article originally posted in the Trinidad and Tobago Newsday about 14 PLU students who interned with various units of the THA Division of Health, Wellness, and Social Protection! Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability Angie Hambrick, one of the program’s facilitators, has been visiting Tobago with PLU interns

  • Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding…

    Major Minute Monday: Global Studies Posted by: hiro.nagahama / November 18, 2024 November 18, 2024 Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding transnational issues, development and social justice, or international affairs, this major is all about