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2010 International Symposium Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation As early as the 1920s, journalists described sports in America as an obsession. But of course the United States is not alone in being captivated by its ever-increasing international appeal. The symposium “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” will explore the impact of sports and consider the ways in which sports and recreation both contribute to, and can be used to understand, the complexities

. Providing a forum for sharing ideas and addressing concerns. Reporting on key issues and making recommendations to Human Resources and the President’s Council. Sitting on important campus committees, including budget planning, long range planning, benefits, and more. Helping organize annual events to support the PLU and local communities. PLUSC strives to be a proactive voice on issues of concern to staff. We hope that you will participate by contacting PLUSC or talking with your representative if you

eligible for additional funding for non-program costs.Peace Scholars Attend the Nobel Peace Prize Forum2017 PLU Peace Scholars Cate Rush and Austin Beiermann.Peace Scholars travel to Norway in June for seven weeks, with Peace Scholars from other U.S. universities and students from around the world. In the past they also attended and participated in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Minneapolis (now renamed into Human Rights Forum). Read the full story about 2017 Peace Scholars here Summer Study: Oslo

The university is changing it’s shipping address. Pierce County is updating the PLU Mail Services address to better align with the local emergency response system. This update will also provide Amazon, FedEx, and other drivers with a more direct and secure delivery route. VISIT FAQs RESOLUTE MAGAZINE | FALL 2024 Read our newest magazine. More We have a powerful collective story to tell For over 130 years, Pacific Lutheran University has been preparing each generation to lead meaningful, purpose

strives to provide an environment in which our students and employees can live, work, and study free from sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released updates to the Title IX regulations. PLU’s Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the University Title IX Coordinator, the Vice President of Student Life, the Department of Human Resources, and several other campus administrators revised the University’s

by January 31st. FAQ and LinksHot Topics W2’s – 2023 W2’s are now available on Banner-Self Service for active employees with electronic consent. Paper W2’s will be mailed by January 31st to the permanent address we have on file for you. Please allow 10 business days for it to arrive to you address. 1095’s – Please reach out to Human Resources for inquiry. 1098’s – Please reach out to Financial Services for inquiry. Washington state’s minimum wage increased in 2024 to $16.28 per hour. Beginning

Masks Masks have been found in nearly every region of the world, from ancient times to the present. In an African community, the appearance of a mask or masks heralds an important social event. More Information Figures Figures in African art can be representations of human beings or spirits: It all depends on the purpose for which the figure was made, and this can be central to understanding cultural ideals. Read More Personal Objects Personal objects can range from utilitarian items used to

More About QUIP Welcome to the Wang CenterEducating to achieve a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world, both locally and globally.The Mission of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education:Working collaboratively with academic units and disciplines of Pacific Lutheran University, the Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just

“Jewish Resistance and Rescue during the Holocaust”“Jews went like sheep to the slaughter,” is often heard in popular accounts of how the Holocaust unfolded. “Why didn’t Jews fight back, resist?” “If death was a certainty, why didn’t they rise up?” These are some of the most often repeated questions students ask educators when addressing the image of Jewish passivity in the face of Nazi persecution. These types of questions, while completely discredited by scholarly works, continues to live on

selections from the award-winning docu-musical Witness Uganda, written and composed by former Peace Corps volunteer, Matt Gould, and actor and co-founder of the UgandaProject, Griffin Matthews. Most recently, Amie Bishop, Global Health and Human Rights Consultant and friend of Chris Stevens, delivered her lecture, Vulnerability Amplified: The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ People Globally, in 2021. All have drawn an audience from the Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia areas including the University of Washington