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Kristina Walker ’02 on running for office, loving Tacoma, and city council goals https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/01/08/kristina-walker/

this Lute’s life workResoLute feature about Kristina Walker’s work as executive director of Downtown on the Go, a nonprofit organization that advocates for transportation alternatives in and around the heart of Tacoma.How did experiences at PLU prepare you for this political journey? I think having a liberal arts degree gave me a taste of a little bit of everything, taught me to be a good listener and a curious learner. And I certainly built my confidence as a leader in general at PLU. So much of

Alternative Spring Break Program Evaluation https://www.plu.edu/studyaway/forms/formstack-alternative-spring-break-program-evaluation/

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ELCA Network of Colleges and Universities condemn bigotry, hatred targeted at Bethany College presid https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/09/20/elca-statement/

TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 20, 2016)- Member institutions of the ELCA Network of Colleges and Universities, including Pacific Lutheran University, released a statement Tuesday condemning hateful messages and phone threats directed at a Kansas university and its president. “The 26 member institutions of the ELCA Network…

been written and posted online and in the press about my work at the college, and in response to the students of color that Bethany College is recruiting,” Jones wrote. Jones called for the Bethany College community and everyone beyond his campus borders to speak out and combat messages of bigotry. “Please challenge racism wherever you encounter it. Hurtful, racist actions are not ‘activism,'” he wrote. “Hate language is not blunt talk. Get to know people of other races and cultures. Think about

Internships and Post-Baccalaureate Programs https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/internships-and-post-baccalaureate-programs/

Recurring opportunities for students interested in summer internships. ProgramLocationLengthDisciplines American Association for the Advancement of Science Entry PointUnited States - Multiple Sites10-weeksLife Science, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, Physics/Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, and Neuroscience Columbia University Internships Columbia UniversityMultipleMultiple Seattle University InternshipsMultipleMultipleMultidisciplinary Post-Bacc

Travis and Shirley Aikin Memorial Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/legacy-list-endowments-at-plu/travis-and-shirley-aikin-memorial-scholarship/

duty for almost four years. While in the Army, she was trained as a Nurse Clinician. She joined the Army Reserves after completing her active duty commitment. She began teaching nursing part-time in fall, 1974. Shirley continued her education at PLU and received her Master of Arts in Education in 1978 and her Master of Science in Nursing in 1996. After graduating in 1978, she began teaching full-time in the School of Nursing. She primarily taught courses in Adult Health. She developed the LPN

The Language of Hate https://www.plu.edu/hgst/the-language-of-hate/

Center Free and open to the publicAbout the Speaker King has extensive experience of languages teaching, pedagogy and materials development. As Director of the National Centre for Languages (CILT) in the United Kingdom (1992-2003), he played a major part in expanding the work of the organization, spearheading a range of national and European projects. Between September 2003 and April 2011, King was National Director for Languages for England with responsibility for the implementation of the English

Celebrated composer and PLU alumna Cindy McTee visits campus https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2017/03/21/composer-and-alum-cindy-mctee-visits-campus/

in Eatonville, Wash., to Poland for a year to study orchestration, twentieth-century techniques and counterpoint with Penderecki. “The experience was life changing in a myriad of positive ways and set me well on my path toward a career in music. Were it not for PLU’s excellent music department, this important opportunity would never have presented itself,” she explains. After her year in Poland, McTee graduated with a BA from PLU and received her Masters in Music from Yale School of Music and a

Strategic Plan for Blended and Online Education (2022-2025) https://www.plu.edu/provost/documents/strategic-plan-for-blended-and-online-education-2022-2025/

Job Description: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (pdf) view download

Major in Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies https://www.plu.edu/gender-sexuality-race/programs/major/

studies chair about this option before the course begins (when possible) and provide syllabi and assignments to the GSRS Executive Committee for approval upon completion of the course.Learning OutcomesStudents who take Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies courses at PLU will learn how to: Understand the social construction of gender, sexuality, and race. Analyze systems of privilege and oppression. Assess the intersectional relationship between knowledge production, identities, and power. Communicate

Housing Charges, Fees, and Discounts https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/tuition-information/housing-charges-fees-discounts/

housing contract for J-Term must have a meal plan. For J-Term room costs only, contact the Office of Residential Life. South Hall is an alternative residential option with various apartment sizes, styles and costs. Contact the Office of Residential Life for information and applications. Limited housing is available on a daily fee basis during Winter Break. Students may remain in their rooms during Spring Break. Applications for single rooms and other special housing requests should be addressed to the