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  • An interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts, themes, topics, and methods that are central to the study of gender, sexuality, race, and their relationship to other identity categories.

    GSRS 201 : Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies - AAn interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts, themes, topics, and methods that are central to the study of gender, sexuality, race, and their relationship to other identity categories. Central concepts include knowledge production, the social construction of identity, theories of intersectionality, reflecting on power and privilege, and experimenting with different aspects of praxis and activism. Open to all students

  • Students of Color, Queer Students, & First in Family Students The Spirit of Diversity Awards is excited to recognize ALL graduating seniors who identify as Students of Color, Queer Students,

    -Rose Wild Hope in Social Justice The Wild Hope in Social Justice Award was established in 2014.  In partnership with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation, this award recognizes students who practices an understanding of vocation as the promotion of human flourishing by working in community to strive for justice and peace. Elijah Noel Paez Rick Eastman Award for Excellence in Mentoring Established in 2012 to celebrate and honor Rick Eastman, Associate Director of Student Involvement & Leadership.  In

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 11, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University is announcing a new major in criminal justice. Officially launching in fall 2020, the new program is designed for students interested in a wide variety of career fields, including law, policing, corrections, and victim services and…

    existing sociology curriculum into a separate major, and will lead to the addition of new courses of particular interest to criminal justice students,” continued Luther. Luther says that PLU’s sociology-based approach to criminal justice distinguishes it from other criminal justice programs in Washington state. “We believe it is important to study criminal justice through a sociological lens because it allows criminal justice students to examine the social and structural context that crime and the

  • William Foege ’57 receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama By Barbara Clements, University Communications Dr. William Foege received the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at a White House ceremony on Tuesday, where President Barack Obama called him a leader in “one…

    on Dr. William Foege ’57. (Photo from C-SPAN) “driven a decades of progress in medicine,” leading the effort to wipe out smallpox and save millions of lives. “In the 1960s,” noted Obama, ” 2 million died each year of smallpox; a decade later, that number had dropped to zero…we all owe Dr. Foege a debt of gratitude.” Foege received the award along with such notables as singer Bob Dylan, astronaut John Glenn, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and another Washington state resident

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 11, 2016)- A project in a marketing class has turned into a passionate effort to register student voters during a major election year. A group of business students at Pacific Lutheran University say they are concerned about lagging voter turnout that has historically…

    are directly affected by local elections, even if they are only in Parkland for four years. Issues decided in local elections dictate immediate changes in policy, such as a plastic bag ban or changes to sales tax, to big-picture policy changes such as cost of tuition and student-loan debt. Practically speaking, Sill added, voting locally is easier than navigating an out-of-state election. “The decisions that are being made have a fundamental impact on their everyday lives,” Sill said. She said

  • Caltech is now accepting applications for our WAVE Fellows undergraduate research program. The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intent on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty.…

    applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more! Research-specific information sessions scheduled throughout November. Applications due Jan 9. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be current sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2; be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status. Strong applicants are encouraged to have prior research experience

  • Pacific Lutheran University is committed to fostering a global learning environment. As part of that effort, PLU welcomes applications from foreign nationals for faculty positions.

    page for important steps regarding sponsorship options and immigration requirements. Honoraria and Payments to International VisitorsPlease review this document regarding payment/honoraria procedures and tax implications for international visitors. Employees of PLU must apply for a Social Security Number before the employment start date. Visitors not eligible for a Social Security Number, but receiving payment or honoraria must apply for an ITIN upon arrival. International visitors should be

  • 20 semester hours, including: SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology SOCI 201: Introduction to Criminal Justice 4 semester hours of a SOCI Inequality Elective course.

    Criminal Justice Minor20 semester hours, including: SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology SOCI 201: Introduction to Criminal Justice 4 semester hours of a SOCI Inequality Elective course. Choose from SOCI 210 (Gender and Society), 240 (Social Problems), 332 (Race and Ethnicity), or 410 (Social Stratification). 4 semester hours of a SOCI Criminal Justice Elective course. Choose SOCI 226 (Delinquency and Juvenile Justice), 287 (ST in Criminal Justice), 387 (ST in Criminal Justice), 413

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.… June 13, 2024 AcademicsBiologyGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationPre-HealthReformerSciencesSeekerStudent

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    The Evolution of Behavior Assistant Professor of  Psychology  Corey Cook has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to serve as a visiting researcher at the Social Cognition Center Cologne at the University of Cologne in Spring 2022. Cook’s project, titled “Investigating the influence of fundamental motives on social cognition,”… November 12, 2021