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  • By Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19.  This Fall, Pacific Lutheran University is introducing a new class that serves as a gateway to the Innovation Studies Program . Hist/Phil 248: Innovation, Ethics, and Society is a team-taught course that combines many different fields of study into one. It…

    faculty enjoys it as much as the students!” Prof. Michael Schleeter, Chair of the Philosophy department, describes innovation and ethical behavior in the food industry, one of the themes of the Hist/Phil 248 course.   Pathways into the Program The Innovation Studies minor offers a unique set of features for students, including an opening and concluding course that focuses on teaming and innovation. Hist/Phil 248 provides the introduction to the program, which introduces group work, leadership, and

  • 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…

    benefits. Career outlook with an MSWSocial work has a strong job demand, with a projected growth rate of 9% which exceeds the average for all occupations. The need for social workers in areas such as healthcare, mental health, and child welfare is expected to increase. Furthermore, social work offers opportunities for specialization and advancement, allowing you to pursue leadership positions, research roles, or policy advocacy. Social Worker LicenseOne significant advantage of obtaining an MSW degree

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 17, 2016)- Joshua Cushman ’08 stood in front of a crowd at the Wang Center Symposium last month and recalled his childhood in which nobody asked him about his future. The Tacoma native was the product of a broken home, plagued by…

    young men to experience leadership in meaningful ways,” Cushman said. “Their voices, concerns and stories (should) be shared and validated by the community.” Cushman says that cultural responsiveness is vital. Becoming culturally responsive, however, is a multi-step process that Cushman says “does not happen overnight.” People must check their belief systems and question the motives behind their own personal opinions and convictions. Next, they must validate and affirm through highlighting positive

  • To catch Josh Wallace, you’ll have to call him — and he’ll probably be on the move when you do so. The busy MBA student is juggling school classes, his job as a marketing intern… and a starring role in The Fern Shakespeare Company’s “Othello,”…

    Lutheran University MBA Program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.Art + Business As an MBA student, Wallace hopes to bridge gaps between artists and business, and help foster community fine arts appreciation, by combining marketing savvy with arts knowledge.   “The arts and entertainment connect the world on a larger level,” he says.  He enrolled in PLU’s MBA program because he understood some aspects of an acting career

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 15, 2016)- Kate Deines ’16 is a natural on the soccer field and has a long résumé to prove it. She played at the local, college, national and international level, garnering recognition until her retirement from the sport in 2015. When Deines…

    displays performance and achievement in leadership, academics and athleticism. But she didn’t stop there. “I always wanted to play professionally,” she said. After graduating from UW, Deines found herself with nowhere to play because the United States Women’s Professional Soccer League disbanded. “It was a sad time for women’s soccer,” she said. So, like many others in that situation, Deines played abroad. She joined Stjarnan FC in Iceland, helping her team win the Icelandic Cup, among other

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she’s a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand-lettering books. Question: How…

    do things. If you want to know how to do something badly enough you will figure it out. Plus, there is nothing more empowering than proving to yourself that you can learn new things. Read Previous Brian Bradshaw ’07 inspires others even after his death; scholarship encourages students to emulate his leadership Read Next PLU creates space for listening, offers support for Lutes seeking meaning and healing amid 2016 election results COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 13, 2016)- Kiana Norman ’17 wears a lot of hats. She’s a singer, an actress and a writer. She’s a student, a sister and a daughter. A future world traveler, online journalist and theater critic, if all goes according to plan. But…

    , and the journalism major is in a place to share her story not only with those close to her, but with the masses. Professor Joanne Lisosky said she is very proud that her student’s work garnered attention on a larger scale. “I adore her,” she said of Norman, who is a member of Choir of the West and active in stage productions as a theatre minor. “She is a delight in the classroom where she demonstrates strong leadership skills and a pure joy of learning.” "I’m happy I know why I am the way I am

  • From the exam room to executive leadership: Dr. Mark Mariani ’98 follows his curiosity at MultiCare Posted by: Zach Powers / April 25, 2022 Image: Mark Mariani ’98 serves as the chief medical officer and vice president for retail health for MultiCare Health System. photos by (John Froschauer/PLU) April 25, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Mark Mariani ’98 was a student at PLU his singular goal was to become a medical doctor. A member of the football team and a biology

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 28, 2016) – The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Languages and Literatures  will host the Tournées Film Festival this fall for screenings of nine recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A…

    Volverán) and the visit of filmmaker Pablo Martínez Pessi are possible thanks to the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations and the OEI (Organization of Ibero-American States) and its program on education and human rights. Read Previous Amazon Locker locations debut on campus for Lutes, community members seeking convenient self-service delivery options Read Next PLU ROTC student to be honored in Washington, D.C., as only recipient of Green to Gold award for excellence in leadership COMMENTS*Note: All

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses,…

    leadership on (the PLU) campus, leading a retail team, especially in a competitive environment like Nordstrom, was eye opening. Nordstrom invests and trusts its assistant and department managers with the success of the department they are associated with—they essentially own their own business within Nordstrom. That being said, every display, every action is intentional and well thought out. Watching my Assistant and Department Manager experiment and drive business on risks was rewarding, and beyond what