Workshops
Bette J. Dickerson, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of Sociology at American University, visits campus and conducts a series of workshops for students, staff and faculty.
The Tunnel of Oppression
The Diversity Center, Residential Life, and Student Involvement and Leadership sponsor the first Tunnel of Oppression.
Pride Grant
The Women’s Center and Diversity Center receive first Pride Grant, building capacity for supporting Queer student retention and persistence.
Reflection Room
First Interfaith prayer and meditation space, Reflection Room, established by The Diversity Center.
Desmond Tutu
PLU partners with Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to bring South African human rights activist, Desmond Tutu to the Tacoma Dome for “Be The Spark” event.
Community Service Challenge
PLU joins President Obama’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge.
Queer Prom
In collaboration with Oasis Youth Center, The Diversity Center hosts the first Queer Prom.
Bystander Coalition
The Women’s Center and the Bystander Coalition begin training all student-athletes annually in bystander basics.
First in the Family RLC
First in the Family Residential Learning Community (RLC) for first-generation identified students established.
First RLC with linked course
First in the Family Residential Learning Community becomes first RLC at PLU to have “linked courses.”
Provost appoints committee on DJS
Provost Steve Starkovich appoints the Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Justice and Sustainability to provide recommendations to the campus community on how best to achieve a diverse, just and sustainable campus.
PLU for Ferguson
The Diversity Center, Women’s Center and Center for Community Engagement and Service co-host PLU for Ferguson in the Scandinavian Cultural Center of the Anderson University Center to provide a place of healing and dialogue after the protests in Ferguson, Mo.