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  • Working at PLU - It's More Than a JobHere you will find opportunities to become part of a remarkable community working together to fulfill the university’s mission of “educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other persons, for the community and for the earth.” More than 800 employees at PLU hold positions as faculty members, academic and administrative staff, including trades and support services.Watch ``Why PLU?`` to Learn More×Pacific Lutheran

  • Select, purchase, organize, and maintain a quality library collection Offer access to material and information resources regardless of format or location Anticipate information needs in an increasingly globalized community Teach efficient techniques of information retrieval as well as critical evaluation and effective use of resources Provide leadership in the use of information technology on campus Promote diversity, intellectual integrity, and freedom of inquiry and expression In an effort to

  • accordance with its stated purposes and is familiar with the events and activities sponsored by the organization. An advisor provides advice and counsel by sharing expertise, insights and ideas, and making recommendations when appropriate. An advisor assists in the development of leadership skills among members. An advisor gives counsel on financial and administrative matters relating to the organization. An advisor helps prevent any violations of University, community, or state regulations. An advisor

  • T’wina Franklin is a Director at University Place School District, an Academic Instructor for Metropolitan Development Council’s College Bound program at Stadium High School and was selected to receive the 2014 City Club Dennis G. Seinfeld Emerging Leader Award and the Tacoma Public Schools 2014 WASA Community Leadership Award. T’wina is Co-Founder of the female empowerment organization Ladies First, a military wife, and mother of four. She is a graduate of The University of Puget Sound and has

  • Founders of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, Peter and Grace WangThe Wang Center opened in 2002 thanks to the vision of donors Peter (’60) and Grace Wang. With their endowment gift, the Wangs have emphasized the role education can play in building a more peaceful world and recognized an opportunity to further PLU’s ability to prepare students for lives of leadership and service in an interconnected world. Both are first-generation Americans. Peter Wang graduated from

  • Lute Library & Course Reserves.Apply for the Good Trouble Fund Undocumented Students Undocumented Student Fund The Undocumented Student Fund provides financial support for PLU Undocumented Students seeking resources for legal fees, academic success, and leadership development.  In the past, this fund has supported requests including access to course materials, DACA applications, emergency gap fund, lawyer consultations.  Undocumented Students seeking funding for course materials can do so on the

  • Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare PLU's First DNP Cohort Graduate Jessica Wheeler Posted by: mullernx / October 19, 2022 October 19, 2022 PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Jessica Wheeler from the first graduating class of the DNP program.The Puget Sound region is facing a mental health crisis. A shortage of care facilities paired with an increase in demand is putting a strain on providers who aren’t

  • , and Toys for Tots. “We always try to find a way to help,” Korsmo said. After the tragic shooting of four Lakewood police officers at Forza, Korsmo Construction stepped up and created the fallen officer memorial at the café. “It came to our attention, and it felt right,” said Korsmo. “It was just an automatic response.” Korsmo’s leadership in volunteerism earned his company the Corporations for Community Award, given by the secretary of state. Korsmo Construction was the sole recipient of this

  • and leadership back with them when they return home.” “Peace Corps announces Top Colleges annually to recognize the schools that contribute the most alumni making a difference overseas through volunteer service,” said Peace Corps West Coast Regional Manager Janet Allen. “We thank and congratulate PLU as one of the 23 universities from the West Coast producing globally-minded leaders who turn idealism into action as Peace Corps Volunteers.” Currently, more than 8,000 volunteers are working with

  • ). “Pacific Lutheran University has demonstrated that it is in substantial conformity with The Forum’s Standards of Good Practice, and maintains a commitment and dedication to offering high quality programs in education abroad at a level of excellence acceptable to the larger academic community,” wrote Melissa A. Torres, President and CEO of The Forum. The FRP “was impressed with the support from university leadership and the larger community for education abroad, the level of student and faculty