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  • The PLU Department of Geosciences prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific

    Mission StatementThe Department of Earth Science prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific process. Earth Science is distinct in that we investigate the dynamic and complex earth across a wide range of time and geographic scales.Department GoalsThe Department of Earth Science strives to: Prepare students for lives as geoscience professionals, educators, and active citizens

  • 253.535.7415 www.plu.edu/career career@plu.edu Academic Internship/Cooperative Education courses are unique opportunities for “hands-on” job experience with directed academic learning. Students gain an appreciation of the relationship between theory and application, and learn firsthand about new developments in a particular field.   An academic internship/cooperative education experience enables students to gain skills and competencies, apply academic learning to the workplace, and receive

  • Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) offers unique educational experiences to enrich and enhance the lives of its participants. Learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives.

    Learning Is ForEver (LIFE)The Learning is ForEver program shut down during COVID and has not resumed. Please see our Lectures page for opportunities to engage in Life Long Learning events. Our lectures offer unique educational experiences to enrich and enhance the lives of its participants. Learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. Sharing new ideas, challenges and experiences is rewarding in every season of life. Participants come from every walk of life, to learn

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  • A Distinctive LinkMany universities have their share of interesting places to live and opportunities for involvement in campus activities from the arts to clubs and athletics, and PLU does too. But few universities offer the stunning beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. What really makes PLU distinctive is the way that life in-class and life out-of-class are so closely linked. For example, Hong International Hall – a hub for campus activities focused on

  • Teaching and Learning with Archives and Special Collections The Archives and Special Collections partners with teaching faculty to develop instructional opportunities that enhance the student learning experience through the investigation and use of primary source material. The Archives and Special Collections teaching and learning services include: Consultations with instructors about possible assignments and lessons using primary sources and special collections materials. Guided discussions

  • Welcome!Welcome to the Experiential Learning and Opportunities page. On this page you will find information on our Experiential Learning requirement as well as updated information on internships, job opportunities, and other exciting opportunities for Environmental Studies majors and minors.What is Experiential Learning? Experiential Learning is learning through situations that mimic work experience in a profession you’re considering for your career! Environmental Studies majors must complete

  • purpose in students’ lives and provides an indispensable framework for developing a sense of vocation: Who am I? What values should we hold? What really is the common good to which I might contribute? What kind of life should I live? In short, the active study of philosophy is essential “to empower students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care–for other persons, for the community and for the earth.”Learning Outcomes Using philosophical methods, students will be able to:  1

  • A graduate of the Master of Social Work program:1.Will demonstrate advanced professional and ethical behavior, including ethical decision-making, using reflection & self-regulation, demonstrating professional demeanor, and applying interventions from anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses. #vc-pricing-table-668ef0c427b1c .wpb-plan-features li::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; margin: 0 10px 0 0; width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; background: url("data:image/svg+xml

  • U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen shares how interactions with constituents has changed him.

    chance to explain the whole story,” Larsen said. “You have to give enough of the story and then the punchline in that time frame.” Larsen admits he can grow weary of meetings where constituents recite specific language given to them by advocacy groups. “You don’t need to use the talking points given to you by an association,” he said. “You’re actually living this, so share what it means to you. It’s much more memorable.” Active listening is at the core of Larsen’s political ethic and personality, but

  • the basic liberal arts and sciences and the in-depth knowledge of her/his specified major area. The Integrative Learning Objectives In addition to the knowledge base described above, and an awareness of how different disciplinary methodologies are used, every student at Pacific Lutheran University is expected to develop the following abilities: Critical Reflection Select sources of information using appropriate research methods, including those employing technology, and make use of that