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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 22, 2015)- The third episode of ‘Open to Interpretation’ features a discussion of the word ‘climate’ among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill. “Open to…

    PLU Faculty Discuss “Climate” on Latest Episode of “Open to Interpretation” Posted by: Zach Powers / October 22, 2015 October 22, 2015 TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 22, 2015)- The third episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'climate' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill.“Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 13, 2016)- Grace Zimmerman ’18 was already thrilled to pursue a study away experience in Namibia. But her excitement compounded after learning she received a competitive scholarship, one of more than 2,800 awarded by the federal government to students such as herself…

    PLU nursing student earns national study away scholarship Posted by: Kari Plog / December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 By Erin Baker '19PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 13, 2016)- Grace Zimmerman ’18 was already thrilled to pursue a study away experience in Namibia. But her excitement compounded after learning she received a competitive scholarship, one of more than 2,800 awarded by the federal government to students such as herself looking to “dream bigger.”Zimmerman received

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 24, 2016)- The eighth episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “civility” among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill and Marriage and Family Therapy Department Chair David Ward.…

    PLU faculty members discuss Pokémon, the presidential election, parenting and the meaning of “civility” Posted by: Zach Powers / August 24, 2016 August 24, 2016 TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 24, 2016)- The eighth episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “civility” among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill and Marriage and Family Therapy Department Chair David Ward. “Open to Interpretation

  • Last year Martha Spieker ’16 was ASPLU president, now she works at Congress.

    University (ASPLU). Now, the Politics & Government and Hispanic Studies double major works in Washington D.C. on “The Hill,” as the Press Assistant and Legislative Correspondent in the office of Rep. Derek Kilmer.

  • Every year since 2011, PLU has sent two Lutes to Norway as part of its summer Peace Scholars program. The Lutes learn about peacebuilding and dialogue, bringing what they learn home to apply it on

    government, for example. Others used what they learned in student clubs and organizations, during presentations at conferences and in their activism across campus. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) “They all say that the dialogue skills they learned, in particular, have been beneficial to them in all their involvement on campus and in the community,” said Simic-Muller, an assistant professor of mathematics at PLU. Each year since the program was established in 2011, two students have been selected as Peace

  • Scholarships from the American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section – Deadline April 1 Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 15, 2015 March 15, 2015 The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS PSS) awards two $1500 scholarships to chemistry majors studying at 4-year colleges and universities in the Puget Sound Section of the ACS.   This scholarship is named after Julia Rutherford, a PLU chemistry major who was very active in the American Chemical Society and who died in 2011.   The

  • Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…

    level. With an MSW, you can work in various settings, including hospitals, schools, government agencies, private practices, and non-profit organizations. The versatility of an MSW degree allows you to adapt to different work environments and cater your skills to specific populations or social issues.Is an MSW Worth it?Deciding to pursue an MSW degree depends on several factors. Let’s explore the value of obtaining an MSW degree as you consider career prospects, licensing, and personal fulfillment

  • Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates

    -island Caribbean nation Trinidad and Tobago. All things considered, she knew her home well. But in 2004, her perspective changed. With the help of a government-funded scholarship, she enrolled alongside Pacific Lutheran University students who were studying away at the University of the West Indies at St. Augustine, less than an hour from where she was raised. Immersed as a local in PLU’s program, she started seeing her home through new eyes. “The government saw lots of foreigners were coming here

  • Our curriculum provides students with the skills to contribute to a complex society that encourages justice, diversity, and sustainability at the local, state, national and international levels.

    , what purposes are and ought to be served, and what effects result from political phenomena. Political Science encourages a critical understanding of government and politics in the belief that a knowledgeable, interested, and aware citizenry is needed in a democratic society.Quick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog Declaring a Major or Minor?Department of Political Science Statement on Racial Violence2022 Political RoundTableNorthwest Now Political Roundtable (featuring Political Science Department

    Professor Michael Artime, Chair
    Xavier, Room 106 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Spring 2023 Capstone presentation schedules from PLU Global Studies graduating seniors.

    The Department of Global Studies is proud to present the 2023 Senior Capstones. Presentation dates: May 24th, 2023  –  10:30-2:30 May 25th, 2023  –  11:00-2:30 Anderson University Center, Room 201 Click on each student name to see their presentation title. Zoom Link For Presentations May 24, 202310:30 am - Jasneet Sandhu11:00 am - Henri Coronado-Volta11:30 - Tamber Price10:30 am - Jasneet SandhuSikhs vs. the System: Uncovering the Ongoing Government Led Sikh Genocide in Panjab11:00 am - Henri