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Department of Religion Welcomes New Professor https://www.plu.edu/prism/2015-department-of-religion-welcomes-new-professor/

Dr. Michael Zbaraschuk, a fifth-generation Washingtonian, returns to PLU from the University of Washington Tacoma, where he was a lecturer in the Politics, Philosophy and Economics program of the

makes his home in Seattle with his wife Lisa, a psychiatrist, their two daughters, Ana and Elizabeth, and a rotating cast of animals. When he is not working, he enjoys reading, fly fishing, and coaching his daughters’ sports teams.Back: Learning with our neighborsNext: Lectures in Religion

BJUG DAY: Q&A with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/10/28/bjug-day-qa-student-athlete/

PLU’s student-athletes understand what it means to be part of a team. They learn how to build on their teammates’ strengths, overcome failure and achieve collective goals. Lutes are showcasing these skills both in and out of the classroom, and both on and off the…

BJUG DAY: Q&A with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 28, 2021 October 28, 2021 By Veronice CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsPLU’s student-athletes understand what it means to be part of a team. They learn how to build on their teammates’ strengths, overcome failure and achieve collective goals. Lutes are showcasing these skills both in and out of the classroom, and both on and off the playing field. Your support does more than fund new uniforms, equipment and

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion https://www.plu.edu/continuing-education/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

The Intercultural Development Inventory is a 50-item questionnaire available online that can be completed in 15–20 minutes with complete confidentiality.

Intercultural Development Inventory® The Intercultural Development Inventory is a 50-item questionnaire available online that can be completed in 15–20 minutes with complete confidentiality. PLU’s Qualified Administrators work closely with participants to walk them through the entire process to ensure comprehension of the results and to create robust action plans.Learn more

Nelly Trocme Hewett talks on ordinary heroes in Le Chambon https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/03/12/nelly-trocme-hewett-talks-on-ordinary-heroes-in-le-chambon/

Nelly Trocme Hewett’s parents, Andre and Magda Trocme Hiding in Plain Sight: The Story of Rescue in Le Chambon, France By Barbara Clements Content Development Director I t all started in the area of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, when a lone, and unexpected, Jewish refugee showed…

March 12, 2014 Nelly Trocme Hewett’s parents, Andre and Magda Trocme Hiding in Plain Sight: The Story of Rescue in Le Chambon, France By Barbara Clements Content Development Director It all started in the area of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, when a lone, and unexpected, Jewish refugee showed up in 1938, a Latin teacher from Vienna. Word spread. Others came. The Nazi occupation grew in power and the collaborative Vichy government tightened its grip, remembers Nelly Trocmé Hewett, 86, who will

What’s in our room? Take a tour of Tingelstad. https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/whats-in-our-room-take-a-tour-of-tingelstad/

Jordan Vanni ’25 gives us a tour of her room in Tingelstad Hall. This is the largest residence hall on campus, both in size and number of students, with space for up to about 360 residents. Tingelstad is close to the University Center and Names…

, inclusive and affirming communities for all who live there. CLICK HERE to learn more about Tingelstad. Read Previous Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Can I study international business at PLU? LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major

Scholarships and Fellowships: National and International https://www.plu.edu/provost/scholarships-and-fellowships-national-and-international/

Dr. Bridget Yaden Fellowship Advisor Email: byaden@plu.edu

graduation. To find information on funding sources to help with the cost of studying away while enrolled at PLU, visit the Study Away Scholarship page. Employers and graduate schools recognize these scholarships and fellowships as unique leadership, networking and skill building opportunities. A description of scholarships and fellowships available to PLU students and alumni is available online. Specific internal and external scholarship opportunities are available for School of Nursing students. Contact

Inspired by Women: Cora Beeson’s research in Indonesia began with her Taiwanese grandmother’s careta https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/04/15/cora-beeson-research-global-studies/

Global studies major Cora Beeson ’24 spent four months in Indonesia last spring for a study abroad semester. Little did she know the research she conducted there would lead to a presentation at the esteemed 2024 Human Development Conference at the University of Notre Dame’s…

. Mikhiela Sherrod, the director of US domestic programs for hunger relief organization Oxfam America, was both the conference’s keynote speaker and the moderator for Beeson’s panel. The panel on female empowerment in organizations brought Beeson together with students who compared modern women’s cooperatives and researched girls’ education in Kenya. “It was rewarding to be part of this conference,” Beeson says. “I had the opportunity for my research to be acknowledged on this scale.” Beeson’s research

First day of school tradition at PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/convocation-2023/

Convocation is a unique PLU tradition. Professors line up to welcome new students to PLU as they walk across campus. Professors and staff then join this first-day ceremony, which marks the official beginning of a student’s academic journey at PLU.

First day of school tradition at PLU PLU's academic year starts with convocation, held on the first day of each fall semester. Posted by: mhines / September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023 Convocation is a unique PLU tradition. Professors line up to welcome new students to PLU as they walk across campus. Professors and staff then join this first-day ceremony, which marks the official beginning of a student’s academic journey at PLU. Read Previous Move-in at PLU 2023 Read Next Major Minute

2021 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/sociology-criminal-justice/2021-capstones/

The Dept. of Sociology & Criminal Justice is honored to present our senior capstone presentations. Click on each student's name to see available links to presentations.

Management Among Parents of Children with Autism"PresentationLena Flanagan - "The Challenges and Experiences with the Transition to Virtual Education"PresentationShayla Fletcher - "'I am my own Person, I can do what I Want': A Qualitative Study on Teen Rebellion"Seth Hall - "Adolescent Substance Use: Examining Role Models and Peer Groups"Rachel Heinselman - "COVID-19 and Learning: Parents' Perspective on Their Children's Learning and Socialization"PresentationNayeli Hernandez - "'An Exhaustive

Part I. – DEFINITION OF FACULTY https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-ii-aspects-of-faculty-organization/part-i-definition-of-faculty/

All persons hired for a role that specifically requires teaching contact with students or professional library responsibilities will be classified as regular faculty or contingent faculty.

of voice and vote in the Faculty Assembly and may vote on matters of personnel recommendations (e.g., the selection of chair and dean, and the hiring of new faculty). Regular faculty are subject to performance reviews in accordance with established schedules and procedures. Contingent Faculty Contingent Faculty status applies to those persons who are appointed to non-tenure-eligible lines to teach specific courses for which they are academically qualified. They may be full-time or part-time