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the classes, well, I wasn’t a fan of it,” Crenshaw remembers. By the fall of his first year, Crenshaw knew that it was time for a change. He turned to the humanities. Specifically to major in criminal justice. “I had taken a couple of pre-recs already, and I talked with my counselor,” Crenshaw says. “One of my biggest fears has always been changing my mind about these things, but it was OK, and I changed my mind.” He didn’t tell his family at first that he had switched majors, but slowly, he
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sessions where faculty members will introduce the program and its curriculum and answer queries. All dates and details for these sessions are on the MSW website. Learn more about PLU's MSWThe MSW at PLU will prepare you to become a skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leader and change agent, committed to advocate for social and economic justice and equality for individuals, families and communities. Read Previous Therapeutic Leadership: David Ward discusses his approach to leading PLU’s
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,” he says. It is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.” Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.” Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment. “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with
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the White House, this day brought a new face and a change that is so desperately needed in the world today. As Bob Dylan sang back in 1964, “the times they are a changing.” That day I witnessed something some people thought would never happen. I would be lying if part of me thought back in 2007, that it would never happen. I always hoped it would, but a small part of me didn’t fully believe in this country. I didn’t fully believe that they would make the right choice. But on November 4 something
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strives to close student achievement gaps in Washington state. “I help other teachers develop qualities that I developed,” Jones said. After observing a teacher making a difference in that Philadelphia school – without the benefit of books, computers, or copy machines – Jones realized the power of education. “I believe education can change lives,” Jones said. Jones subsequently enrolled at PLU, where she received her teaching credential in 2001. With the memory of that Philadelphia school still vivid
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, a passion that “really excites you, that taps into your passions and that…meets the world’s great need.” “We have all been summoned to excel,” he concluded. “It is that great vision for your life that is at the heart of a PLU education. That is our dream today.” Read Previous Built on strength, ready for change Read Next Best Foot Forward COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private
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from 23 states and 10 countries. “Tom energetically engaged with students, faculty, university staff, alumni, and donors during a period of remarkable cultural change, both on campus and in our larger community. At a time of widespread student protests on campuses nationwide, PLU has benefitted from Tom’s skill in fostering dialogue with students and proactively addressing their concerns in a constructive and collaborative fashion, and we are committed to continuing that approach,” Severson said
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is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.” Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.” Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment. “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with others
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taking the classes, well, I wasn’t a fan of it,” Crenshaw remembers. By the fall of his first year, Crenshaw knew that it was time for a change. He turned to the humanities. Specifically to major in criminal justice. “I had taken a couple of pre-recs already, and I talked with my counselor,” Crenshaw says. “One of my biggest fears has always been changing my mind about these things, but it was OK, and I changed my mind.” He didn’t tell his family at first that he had switched majors, but slowly, he
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which aspects are most relevant to our time and to them personally. Professor Parker is particularly passionate about working with students who might not fit stereotypes of the “traditional” college student. He enjoys working with first generation students, students of color, and representatives of other marginalized groups, and he believes that the Classics can resonate with these students and empower them to engage and to change the dominant culture. Classics, Parker explains, need not be
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