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in other cultures and allow them to examine the complexity of global issues from other local, national and regional perspectives. However, not all PLU students are able to take advantage of these study away programs. Even with 50 percent of every PLU graduating class participating in a study away program for a month or more (the national average is under 3 percent) it means nearly 50 percent do not. For these students we need to bring the world to them and the campus, and the symposia are part of

Social Media and Electronic Communication Nursing faculty are discouraged from “friending” students on social media. The School of Nursing and/or Nursing Commissions may investigate reports of inappropriate disclosures on social media by faculty and students on the grounds of unprofessional conduct. Netiquette Etiquette in online communication includes the same principles that are used in all other realms of interpersonal communication and professional relationships. The following guidelines

Department of Religion Welcomes New ProfessorDr. 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 division of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.  Prior to his time at UW Tacoma, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Religion Department at PLU from 2007-2011.  In 1993, Dr. Zbaraschuk completed a B.A. from Walla Walla College (now Walla Walla

Here for your safety! Safety CommitteeThe PLU Safety Committee typically meets bi-monthly. We come together to discuss recent incidents/injuries, causes, and remedial actions; building safety inspection results; local and state agency visits and, if any, identified violations; PLU’s occupational health, safety and accident prevention program; risk management; and safety initiatives. Some of the topics we have addressed include: safe driving, violence in the workplace, workplace ergonomics

PLU sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest—a place where residents are proud of their communities, active in nature, and always ready to learn about the world around them. Dean Buchanan, who established the Buchanan Family Endowed Scholarship with his wife, Marilyn, is a Washingtonian through and through, and he was determined to assist students who also reside in the Pacific Northwest. The Buchanan’s history with PLU goes back several decades. Here’s what Dean had to say about their history

Vision, Goals, StrategiesCIWA’s Five-Year Vision for Chinese Expansion in Washington CIWA’s 5-Year Vision aims to expand Chinese language capacity across the State of Washington and to promote meaningful opportunities for students to learn Chinese language any time, any place. Goals Increase the pipeline of students entering higher education and the workforce with demonstrated Chinese language proficiency Increase the number of schools and colleges (PK-16) offering Chinese programs Increase the

Representatives PLU Corporation Purpose Statement: The purpose of the PLU Corporation is to support the mission of the University through strong and vibrant connections within the ELCA community. In collaboration with our other constituent communities, the PLU Corporation will represent and advocate for Lutheran Higher Education including its values and traditions. PLU Corporation Member Representative Responsibilities: Represent the Congregations of Region 1 of the ELCA to PLU and PLU to the

General InfoHospitality Services & Campus Restaurants is proudly owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran University and our thoughtful, professional staff is committed to serving the PLU Community. In addition to The Commons, our state of the art dining facility, we operate Old Main Market, Kelley Cafe and The Lute Cafe. Through the links on the left, you can navigate the special services we offer: Sick Meal — when you’re feeling too sick to leave your room and need a basic meal to get by. We