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PLU Working Groups: Thoughts on Sustainability“PLU’s aspiration to become an even more diverse, just, and sustainable community in the years ahead flows from our mission and from our Lutheran heritage.” (PLU 2020, p 54) “Sustainability is a value that emphasizes the inseparable importance of environmental, economic, and ethical principles; it is also a goal that calls us to ensure that our present way of life does not degrade that of future generations, but in fact leaves the world better
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SGID SessionsSGID (Small Group Instructional Dialogue) consultants consist of PLU faculty trained to guide students through a reflective process regarding their learning at mid-semester. Consultations and reports are confidential and completed at the request of individual faculty. SGID feedback lets you know your students’ perceptions of your course while time remains to make changes or correct misconceptions.Goals of SGID To further student learning To assure anonymous, confidential, timely
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September 15, 2008 What does being a Lute really mean? A record crowd of faculty, staff and continuing students welcomed over 1,000 new students with a standing ovation as they processed into opening Convocation on Sept. 8.Bruce Bjerke ’72, vice-chair of the Board of Regents brought greetings on behalf of the regents and spoke of the character of PLU where all care deeply about things beyond themselves. He also reminded new students that in the first days of the academic year they will be
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On September 12, 2019, the 2019-20 Cohort of the American Business Culture Program took a tour of downtown Tacoma, visiting the Farmer’s Market, taking the bus and light rail for the first time, and learning a little about the city. They were then split into three teams and given a list of 8 categories, with the directions to take 1 photo for each category. The team with the most fun and creative photos would win a rice maker. A group of PLU staff, ABC Program instructors, and student workers
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of the newsroom at The News Tribune in Tacoma. Her experience spanned from sports and news copy editing and pagination to local government, communities and breaking news reporting. In addition, Kari’s investigative stories earned her multiple awards, including New Journalist of the Year in June 2015. During her time at PLU, the 2011 graduate also contributed to many media and leadership organizations on campus, including The Mooring Mast and MediaLab. Kari also works part-time as an adjunct
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What election season reminds us about higher education Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,… December 2, 2016 Higher Education
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March 20, 2014 Professor Mark Mulder works at a well during one of his recent visits to Central America. (Photo courtesy of Mark Mulder.) Nicaragua: Lutes Get Their Hands Dirty for Clean Water By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Instead of lazing around on beaches during Spring Break, or going on a road trip to Disney Land, 10 Pacific Lutheran University students headed south to Nicaragua on March 22 to dig a well and assist in giving a village the gift of clean water. Under
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, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee, and is a leader of the Tacoma hub of the Sunrise Movement of young people fighting for intersectional environmental justice. She is also the incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director. We spoke with Knapp on her award, the opportunity it provides her, and her goals for the
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financial aid at PLU for you. Click on an icon or scroll down for information on each section. COSTSSCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTSLOANSWORK STUDYTHE FAFSA & WASFAAPPLYINGHOW TO DO THE MATHPLU'S VALUECOSTS PLU's Sticker Price 2024-2025 Tuition* & Fees: $52,259 Room & Meals (if living on campus): $13,008 Total (if living on campus): $65,267 Financial Aid Facts $46,417 was the average financial aid offer in 2022-23 (from all sources, including scholarships, grants, work study, and student loans) 99% of PLU students
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Post-Graduate Service OpportunitiesIf you are interested in a term of service after graduation, there are many host organizations. Alumni & Student Connections can help in narrowing down which service experience may be right for you. To learn more, set up an appointment with an advisor. AmeriCorps AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. AmeriCorps programs move
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