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Welcome to the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability! Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS) is a framework that engages the interdependency of ourselves, our communities, and our environments. With this framework, we desire to create systems and build relationships where all can thrive.  The Center for DJS works with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to imagine and create equitable and thriving communities, and offer a network of advocacy resources.  Our

Global Studies Global Studies Program French and Francophone Studies French and Francophone Studies Program Chinese and Chinese Studies Chinese and Chinese Studies Program Hispanic and Latino Studies Hispanic and Latino Studies Program Global and Cultural StudiesThe Department of Global and Cultural Studies is a dynamic curricular hub for global education made up of the following programs: Chinese and Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global Studies, and Hispanic and Latino

Diversity Statement Diversity is “the condition of difference necessary to all life and creativity.”  Martusewicz, Edmundson, and Lupinacci, 2011 At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. Thus, we will: Be responsive to how intersections and context impact how power is experienced Act upon the fact that diversity and inclusion efforts must address and account for all differences born out of power and oppression Collectively reimagine models and practices

make us more culturally aware human beings and more effective therapists-in-training. Our recent student body has included… Students from a range of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Students come from various social class backgrounds. Students from a variety of religious and spiritual backgrounds. Typical classes are 10% male and 90% female. Students work on projects together in the program and learn from one another’s life experience. 2023 Diversity CompositionApply NowDeadline: Jan

addition to the lost time of the employee, there may be lost time of fellow employees, replacement and/or repair of damaged property, time spent reporting and investigating accidents, training of substitute employees, and a lowered morale to be considered. To this end the University has developed and maintains an occupational health, safety & accident prevention program designed to reduce and minimize injury and occupational illness.2.0 ResponsibilitySafety is everyone’s business. All individuals who

Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

PLU Admission Partnership with PNWUPLU and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) established separate formal admission partnership agreements to support PLU alums interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS), a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT). Currently, PLU does not have an official admission agreement with PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), but PNWU is the primary medical school of choice

health, academic support, or basic needs, our dedicated team stands by your side by providing resources and care. Our team consists of several offices from across the university, encompassing Health Services, Counseling Services, the Dean of Students Office, the Office of Accessibility and Accommodation Resources, and the Student Care Network.  Collaborating effectively with partners within the university and in the broader community, we strive to create a supportive environment that allows each PLU

learning, they expand their focus outwards to engage with Indigenous communities, stories and worldviews at the regional, national, hemispheric and global levels. Diversity“Indigenous peoples presently occupy 22 percent of the Earth’s land surface, are stewards of 80 percent of remaining biodiversity, and compose 90 percent of cultural diversity” (Dennis Martinez, O’odham) [1]. In addition, 5,000 of the world’s 6,000 languages are Indigenous. In other words, most of human diversity is found in

TimelyCareHealthCounselingCare NetworkAccommodationsDean of StudentsProviding Care to ALL PLU StudentsPLU Health Services is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy campus.  Health Services offers primary healthcare services to ALL PLU students, including graduate and international students.  We provide high-quality, confidential medical care right here on campus. Our services include management of acute illnesses and injuries like colds, sore throat, or muscle injuries.  We also evaluate and