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International Adoption: Social Work’s Perspective and Response” Ashley Johnson “How Social Workers Address the Lack of Access to Health Insurance for Low Income Individuals” Lena Flanagan “Addressing the Inequitable Access to Early Educational Programs for Low-Income and Minority Children and Families Through a Social Justice Lens” The Social Work Department would like to thank the families, friends, supporters of our Social Work graduates. We wish you all the best success – Go LUTES!
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www.plu.edu/change-makers.Before her freshman year began in 2019, Soliai was able to meet with other Act Six Scholars for training. Soliai credits this time in helping her cement her decision in pursuing social work. She was hesitant to choose that as her major because of the workload. But other Act Six students stepped in and encouraged her by sharing their own stories of being part of the program. The support offered by Act Six helped Soliai navigate those first months of school. “I think it definitely
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Vancouver, Wash.: Dr. Peter Lubisich. His care for children inspired me to do the same. I grew up knowing that I wanted to work with kids. I loved their inquisitiveness, their innocence and their wide-eyed view of the world. I felt that I had the proper disposition to dedicate my life to helping kids and serving my community, and dreamed of doing that through dentistry. About The Author Hometown: Washougal, Wash. PLU Degree: Bachelors of Art in Education/Special Education and Master of Arts in Education
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in her senior year and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” she says. Lucas lives in Tacoma with her 6-year-old daughter and is preparing to attend graduate school this fall for social work, with the University of Washington and Seattle University already extending offers. Lucas hopes to found and lead a
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2019 Ice Cream Social Posted by: Julie Winters / October 16, 2019 October 16, 2019 Thank you to all who attended the 3nd annual PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social which was held August 13, 2019 in Red Square. Read Previous Staff Forum with President Belton LATEST POSTS Staff Forum with President Belton May 10, 2019 2019 Spring Brunch March 29, 2019 2018 Fall Coffee Event October 19, 2018 PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social August 6, 2018
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Join the Work Study ProgramGovernment agencies, private corporations, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, who are not involved in political or religious activity can apply to participate in the State Work Study (SWS) program in partnership with PLU. Employers who sign up to participate are able to hire educated, motivated students at a lower cost. Once an employer is approved, they can post positions on our Opportunities Board and hire students according to their normal hiring
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Social Innovation at PLU By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that I think of is creatively combining new social practices with existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include fair trade organizations , which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and… March 12, 2018 Innovation Studies minorMark MulderSarah Cornell-MaierSocial InnovationThe Matrix
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. Specifically, if a social media activity is connected (either formally or informally) or tagged in reference to Pacific Lutheran University, students are expected to adhere to expectations and standards of the institution. These following guidelines are intended to help all students understand these implications and the risks associated with participating in social media.When Posting as an IndividualPacific Lutheran University uses social media to supplement press and marketing efforts. PLU encourages and
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 20, 2016)- This summer, Taylor Bozich ’17 affirmed what she long assumed to be true about humanitarian work — it isn’t easy. She also reaffirmed that’s exactly the kind of work she wants to do after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. Bozich…
an endowment from Generations for Peace, a nonprofit dedicated to peacebuilding at the grassroots level. Students who pursue majors or minors in a social science discipline or global studies — or those who are International Honors students — are eligible. The program provides funding for overseas internships or service projects, as well as domestic programs with an international focus. The work must directly contribute to international peacebuilding. Opportunities range from humanitarian aid to
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PLU Staff Council Brunch Social Posted by: Julie Winters / May 16, 2018 May 16, 2018 The end of the year PLU Staff Council Brunch Social held on May 16, 2018 was very enjoyable to all.Staff took a break from the end of the semester work to celebrate a successful year, to have some snacks and beverages, and to chat with their peers. Read Previous Staff Conversations with President Belton Read Next PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social LATEST POSTS 2019 Ice Cream Social October 16, 2019 Staff
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