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  • Appreciations: In Recognition of Mark Jensen https://www.plu.edu/prism/appreciations-in-recognition-of-mark-jensen/

    conversion to political activism. His voracious quest for knowledge collided with deep concern for social justice, and he founded United for Peace of Pierce County, serving as the (prolific) author of its website, which has received over 22 million hits since 2002. In parallel, he led “Digging Deeper,” weekly discussions of political and economic analyses hot off the press–totaling over 500 books (2004-2011). Mark’s sweeping intellect and fine legal mind have impressed colleagues and, occasionally

  • First in the Family (FIF) https://www.plu.edu/residential-life/themed-learning-communities/djs/first-in-the-family/

    relationships with other first generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni participate in programming that supports college transition and success in their first year at PLU Linked Course(s)YES (for new First-Year Students) All first-year students have the option to enroll (on a first-come, first-served basis) in a linked First Year Experience Program (FYEP) course on the topic of social justice. Examples of linked courses from fall 2021 include: Smushed with Strangers and Other Public Transit Stories

  • Learning Communities https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/news/learning-communities/

    Environmental & Social Justice Hong International Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion) Lavender Community (LGBTQ+ identified and allies) Self & Society STEM House Wellness House Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity Community How do I pick my LC? Research the LCs to see which interest you the most (you can apply for more than one and rank your choices), then complete the Learning Community application. If you’re living on campus, this is also the application for your housing and your roommate

  • Learning Communities https://www.plu.edu/msw/news/learning-communities/

    Environmental & Social Justice Hong International Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion) Lavender Community (LGBTQ+ identified and allies) Self & Society STEM House Wellness House Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity Community How do I pick my LC? Research the LCs to see which interest you the most (you can apply for more than one and rank your choices), then complete the Learning Community application. If you’re living on campus, this is also the application for your housing and your roommate

  • Success – Resolute Online: Spring 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2019/defining-success/

    , family life, and my faith,” she says. Make it better Life intervenes in ways that can thwart any aspiration, through no fault of your own. Art Thiel '75“I’m not someone who likes to measure success by counting things — how many times I’ve done something, or how much money I’ve made,” says Art Thiel ’75. These days, he says, “I don’t find things like money, prestige or social media likes personally rewarding.” A legendary sportswriter and commentator for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, KNKX, and other

  • A calling to teach https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/06/26/a-calling-to-teach/

    dry eye was in sight. Tears of joy were streaming down their faces. They didn’t even know that Ellen and Target were giving the school $100,000. “We received the money [from The Ellen Show] not because there’s something wrong with our school, but because something is right with our school,” Herold said, a social worker at James Sales. Gretchen Saunders in her kindergarten class at James Sales Elementary. The money is being used to provide a safe play area for the community at the school and things

  • PLU students premiere sex trafficking documentary – Acclaim 2017-18 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/01/18/sex-trafficking-documentary/

    semester to the fund, and a diverse team of students, faculty and staff fund projects that are “socially relevant and accessible.” The documentary was also sponsored by PLU’s multidisciplinary Center for Media Studies, which has produced Emmy-recognized work such as “Changing Currents” and “Illicit Exchanges: Canada, the U.S. & Crime.”

  • Lillian C. Morris Endowed Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/legacy-list-endowments-at-plu/lillian-c-morris-endowed-scholarship/

    maintained the family unity of support. The Morris’ were truly bonded. Stanley was a visionary. He specified that the Fund support environmental studies, mathematics and the sciences. As a political conservative, he recognized the need to conserve and also advance in knowledge for the preservation of the earth and humanity. His foundation came from very humble beginnings, graduating from high school into the Great Depression, serving in WWII, and was part of the “Greatest Generation”. Thus he shared his

  • Learn More: Luba Pipe https://www.plu.edu/africanartcollection/personal-objects/luba-pipe/learn-more-luba-pipe/

    harsh for smoking so that snuff is more common. Ownership of a pipe so richly decorated as this one in the PLU Collection was likely that of “an important individual who could afford to commission the carver to create such a luxury item.” (Siegmann, 254) – Brock Martin ’18, Environmental Studies Sources: Bascom, William Russell. African Art in Cultural Perspective: an Introduction. New York: Norton, 1973. “Luba: People” http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/350332/Luba Mukenge, Tshilemalema

  • Transfer Students https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-admission/transfer-students/

    languages are encouraged to continue their language studies at PLU. Before enrolling in a language course, students should consult with Language Placement Guide found on the Language Resource Center webpage. Application Procedures Students are admitted for either a fall or spring semester start. Acceptance to the fall semester carries permission to attend the previous summer sessions. Acceptance to the spring semester carries permission to attend the previous J-Term session. PLU has four transfer