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  • Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…

    skills in social work practice, research, and policy analysis.What can you do with an MSW?An MSW opens up a range of career possibilities in the field of social work. You can pursue roles as clinical social worker, mental health therapist, school social worker, healthcare administrator, community organizer, non-profit administrator, or social work researcher. An MSW equips you with the expertise to address complex social issues and promote positive change at an individual, community, and systemic

  • PLU professor adds ‘board game inventor’ to his résumé.

    Discovery Discovery https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2014/04/alantis-rising-cover-1024x427.jpg 1024 427 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg April 21, 2014 April 20, 2018 Research GrantsLearn more. AccoladesLearn more. Lute LibraryLearn more. BlogsLearn more. For Galen Ciscell, graduate school was a time for work and play, but not in the way you’d expect. His work earned

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 12, 2015)—Brockton Gates ’12 walked through a backyard toward the basement of a quiet house in Seattle. He was on his way to interview for a job at a small and successful startup, Porch, where he eventually would become the Head of…

    because I wasn’t even sure of what I wanted to do.” Gates said PLU offers unique benefits. “A lot of students joke about how small PLU is in relation to other universities, but in my opinion, that is such a huge advantage!,” he said. “I was able to be very engaged with athletics, clubs and professors to an extent that wouldn’t have been possible at other universities and, as a result, I was pushed and held accountable, which prepared me for life in the ‘real world.’” With his feet firmly on the ground

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma. Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s…

    : There are two that stand out to me. One is about transformational moments by Jose Calderon, a Latino professor at Pitzer College who talked about moments that completely transformed his life and led him from being a migrant seasonal farm worker to a professor at Pitzer after receiving his Ph.D. from UCLA. Another is one by legal scholar Lawrence Lessig that I use in my “Intro to American Government” class. It’s called “We the People, and the Republic We Must Reclaim,” and it’s about the effect of

  • develop skills in oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and community engagement and application. Our graduates are making positive changes in the way gender, sexuality and race are understood globally in the 21st century. Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs Social Service Specialist, Department of Children, Youth and Families Refugee Service Program Assistant, Lutheran Volunteer Corps Legal Advocate, YWCA Pierce County Education Assistant, Washington

  • The Parents and Families website is an information resource for parents, guardians, and families. In many cases, parents and family members have different questions than students do.

    Information for ParentsAt PLU, we realize most students don’t attend college alone. They are supported by their parents, relatives, friends and supporters. In many cases, parents and family members have different questions than students do. Many parents want to know how a university will help their son or daughter grow academically, personally and professionally. PLU is a place that strives to challenge and support students to grow in multiple areas of life. Academic life at PLU is rigorous

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  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—On Sept. 21, I had the immense privilege of meeting and getting to know members of the iDebate Rwanda team. Although it is always an honor to spend time with international guests, their visit was of special importance to me as…

    NGO founded in 2012: iDebate Rwanda. Their victory enabled them to travel to colleges and universities across the United States showcasing their debate skills and sharing the history of their country. Through debate, the students foster the confidence needed to give them a voice as well as encourage others to use open dialogue as a problem-solving method. It should come as no surprise that I believe I was far more nervous meeting the visitors than they were meeting me. Hoping to make a positive

  • 2019 Juried Student Art Exhibit Call for Submissions Posted by: Reesa Nelson / October 22, 2019 October 22, 2019 All PLU students are welcome to submit art for consideration at the 2019 Juried Student Art Exhibit. Submissions are due to the University Gallery in Ingram Hall on Tuesday, November 5 between 10 AM and 12 PM. Notes about participation: Up to three works may be submitted per student. Entries must have been created after October 2018. Works that are not selected for the exhibition