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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…
large contributions on campaigns and how that practice really diminishes our voices because other voices are being heard with dollar signs. It’s a really powerful one for the students to look at. How have you prepared for your talk? Busick: A couple different ways. I’ve been watching a lot of TED talks online and trying to mimic some of the rhythms and approaches that I’ve seen from some of the presenters. I’ve also just been trying to tighten my talk. My talk is short and sweet, so the points need
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The purpose of the confined space program at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is to establish procedures to ensure that all confined spaces are identified on the campus and that employees are aware
Chapter 296-809 WAC1.0 IntroductionThe purpose of the confined space program at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is to establish procedures to ensure that all confined spaces are identified on the campus and that employees are aware of and practice proper procedures for entry into these potentially hazardous spaces. The procedures in this program apply to any space or area at PLU that is by definition a confined space. A Confined space means a space that 1) is large enough and so configured
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The university sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service.
the University Gallery & PLU Permanent Art Collection, overseer of annual Studio Art, Design, & Media Artistic Achievement Awards, manager of equipment, supplies, and repairs for all art and design studio area courses. Heather’s service extends beyond PLU, where her role as co-coordinator of Visual Culture for the German Studies Association highlights her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads with inclusivity and democratic practice. Dr. Heather Mathews’ extraordinary service
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Three distinct stories of multiculturalism in Norway share one common desire: belonging despite difference.
forward when she can. Elle Sina Søerensen ’20, a fellow Lute who grew up with Magga in Tromsø, isn’t fluent in Sámi. But she is committed to learning more for similar reasons. “It’s very nice having someone here who speaks Sámi, so if I want to learn and I want to practice I have someone to do that with,” said Søerensen, who also identifies as Sámi. “If we were to lose the language, after a while the culture would die out, as well.” Søerensen says it’s challenging being Sámi at PLU, primarily because
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Major in Kinesiology Health and Fitness Education Concentration 66 semester hours BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) KINS 277: Foundations of
Learning and Teaching: Reflective Practice Seminar (2) EDUC 468: Student Teaching – Secondary (10) PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (4) FYEP 101: Writing Seminar (4) Valid First Aid Card Health and Fitness Promotion Concentration 70 semester hours BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) KINS 277: Foundations of Kinesiology (2) KINS 280: Fitness and Recreation, Program and Delivery (4) KINS 281: Sport Programming and Delivery (4) KINS 320: Nutrition
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In January 2006, a group of PLU students — bundled up in warm coats, gloves, hats and sturdy boots — stepped carefully from the boat on which they’d been traveling onto the rocky and icy shores of Antarctica. This intrepid class helped seal a spot…
it’s something I care about and PLU as an institution cares about — we put into practice what we talk about constantly in our mission statement. What’s next: I’m going back to Guatemala to continue research through the Fulbright Program.Skylar LarsonSenior (Class of 2019). Hometown: Fort Collins, CO Global Studies & Hispanic Studies majors Involvement: Center for Gender Equity, Old Main Market employee, the collective, tour guide Number of times studying away: I studied away three times – I did a
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Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options...
challenges unique to the sector such as HRM strategies and accountability mechanisms, working with volunteers, fundraising, ethics, and legal issues. BUSA 358: Entrepreneurship– Intensive study of issues and challenges associated with start-up, growth, and maturation of a new enterprise. COMA 361: Public Relations: Principles and Practices– Introduces the theories, methods, and practice of public relations. Emphasizes technical and analytical skills. DATA 133 [CSCI 133]: Introduction to Computational and
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A National Honor for ‘Digging into Cancer’ ‘Fast Company’ magazine names Hunt one of its 100 Most Creative People of 2014 . A Survivor in the Global Spotlight Katie Hunt ’11 fought cancer at PLU, leads the emerging field of paleo-oncology and wowed the crowd…
saw the whole TED thing coming. Two years ago, a friend who’d done a TEDx event encouraged Hunt to apply for the fellowship. “I didn’t think much of it,” Hunt said—“yeah; yeah; like that’s ever going to happen.” Nonetheless, she “threw together” an application during a summer dig in Israel, figuring it was “good practice.” No need to get her hopes up. But then, last October, TED called for a couple of interviews. “I talked to them a lot,” Hunt said. “They were selling me on the program.” “That got
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In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran reformation, throughout the 2016-17 academic year a wide range of academic, community and artistic events at Pacific Lutheran University will address questions and concepts relating to Re•forming. UPCOMING EVENTS Second Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta…
international DJS work. Sponsored by Center for Community Engagement and Service, Career Connections, Wild Hope. Poverty Immersion Workshop Nov. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | AUC CK Interactive workshop to build an understanding and empathy of those experiencing poverty. Sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement and Service. Reflective Viewing: Finding the Divine Within You Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Ingram 100 Selected pages from the St. John’s Bible will be used to practice Visio Divina, a contemplative, repetitive
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This spring, the Strategic Enrollment Management Advisory Committee (known as SEMAC) will finalize PLU’s philosophy of enrollment, with the intention to ask our Board of Regents to adopt a final draft statement with enrollment targets in May. (See the current draft here on the Provost…
, we’re working to establish best-practice levels of financial reserves (the third part of The Box plan). Surprises on the up side will cause disruption, but will come with more resources to manage it. *Note: All comments are moderated How quickly can we create new sections of classes to accommodate growth?Keeping a close tab on enrollment and the number of sections we need is one of the principal responsibilities of the team in the Provost’s Office who work closely with deans and chairs. The earlier
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