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For employers, PLU is a great place to recruit talent. Find out how to connect job and internship opportunities to PLU graduates and students.
Recruit at PLU!Pacific Lutheran University students are uniquely prepared to succeed in the working world, and to lead lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care. With a background in the liberal arts, students hone their skills in communication, global and intercultural fluency, critical thinking and leadership. Here, you will find students unlike any others, who care for other people, for their communities and for the Earth. At Pacific Lutheran University, employers are
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The Student Sustainability committee was formulated by a group of students dedicated to providing a new system of student-run sustainability initiatives and priorities than what currently exists at
written sustainability toolkit! This toolkit is organized with our 4 R’s. You’ve heard of reduce, reuse, and recycle, but here we are going to explain 1. Reduce & Refuse, 2. Reuse and Repurpose, 3. Recycle, and 4. Rot. Why we made this: PLU needs a basis for education on sustainability so we are providing a why, how, and where to practice the 4 R’s. PLU’s mission statement includes community for the Earth which can mean holding ourselves accountable for our waste and carbon footprint. In 2019, the
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Welcome to the Fall 2020 Global Studies Capstones.
: Environmentally Rooted Religious Texts and a Failing Human Ecology in IndiaResearch suggests that while Hinduism was not created as an environmental ethic, it is uniquely suited to serve as one. Many scholars argue in favor of Hinduism and its earth-centered ideology. But India has some of the most disastrous climate issues ever, including some of the worst air quality in the world, significant overpopulation, and rivers overflowing with industrial pollution. So why hasn’t Hinduism done a better job in
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Lindsey Clark ’24 came to PLU knowing it was where she wanted to be. But Clark—a double major in mathematics and gender, sexuality, and race studies (GSRS)—says PLU challenged and changed her and expanded her worldview in ways she never before considered on her way…
.” Read Previous Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU Read Next PLU will launch into Earth and Diversity Week with the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at
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It’s time for the sixth annual Rieke Weekie! Join us October 28th - November 1st, as the College of Natural Sciences hosts special events in celebration of the disciplines represented in the Rieke
Rieke Weekie - October 28th - November 1stIt’s time for the sixth annual Rieke Weekie! Join us October 28th – November 1st, as the College of Natural Sciences hosts special events in celebration of the disciplines represented in the Rieke Science Center (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, and Physics).Schedule of Events——————————— Monday, October 28th 10:30-11am, Rieke Lobby Meet up with the Physics Department for demos, snacks, sneak peeks of spring courses, and general
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Education students teach internationally In January 2008, nine education students began their student teaching experience in Windhoek, Namibia, and returned to campus in the spring to complete the experience at Tacoma schools. The student teachers worked for six weeks in three Windhoek primary schools, which…
,” she continued. “I see things, notice things about my students now and how to reach, how to relate to them better.” Learn more about the School of Education and Movement Studies at its Web site. Read Previous Holocaust survivor shares his story Read Next Renowned poet to speak on Earth Day COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place
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The Women’s Center is joining in the state-wide effort to raise awareness about how to get involved with creating safer communities through the Green Dot campaign. (Photo by John Froschauer) Making the community safer By Kari Plog ’11 Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has been…
university has come in promoting awareness about these issues. She said these programs weren’t readily available when she was a student, and the progress is promising. “It’s really neat to see how far we’ve come,” she said. Read Previous Who doesn’t like kudos? Read Next ‘No Salvation Apart from Earth’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins
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Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis prepares Green Papaya Salad. (Photos by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) ‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ By Katie Scaff ’13 Green papaya salad makes a light, refreshing summer dish, but it can also be paired with rice for a more substantial meal.…
characteristic kick, while the lime brings a sense of sour, and pure palm sugar gives it some sweetness. McGinnis adds the ingredients into the mortar. “It’s cold; it’s refreshing; it’s light,” McGinnis said. “I just absolutely fell in love with it.” McGinnis puts the finishing touches on his Green Papaya Salad. McGinnis and other PLU Dining and Culinary Services kitchen staff will be sharing some of their other recipes during the fifth annual, “Earth Friendly” themed Culinary Week from April 15 until 19
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PLU students sort through garbage and learn how much of what is thrown away can be recycled. (Photos by John Froschauer) Student discovers sustainability, finds passion By Katie Scaff ’13 Like many students, Sara Patterson ’14 knew PLU was all about sustainability , but she…
. “The Sustainability Department really wants these values to be understood from the moment students enter campus,” said Cooley, Patterson’s boss. “Sara’s project has been a long time coming and it could be the single most effective thing the sustainability department has done.” “Part of the culture on campus is to reduce our impact on the earth,” Patterson said. In particular, Patterson said she wants students to realize the importance of the little things. “A lot of people think you have to do big
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The 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference is titled “Where the Waters Begin: Indigenous Education, Tribal Sovereignty, and the Legacy of Cecelia Svinth Carpenter.” This year’s conference will honor the life, work, and commitments of PLU alumna Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, connecting PLU’s past, present, and future…
conference will welcome candid discussions about the ELCA’s work in the Truth and Healing Movement. The conference website highlights that the Lutheran tradition “lifts up radical love while also encouraging honest acknowledgment of the ways we harm ourselves, each other, and the Earth, and this conference likewise combines celebration and accountability.” × Conference Highlights The day will feature panels, presentations, guest speakers, and the sharing of food, song, and dance, all celebrating Cecelia
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