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Commencement 2009 This year more than 650 students will make up the graduating Class of 2009 at PLU on May 24 at the Tacoma Dome. Here in their own words are a few insights from graduating students about their time at PLU and the next…
opportunities, adventures and challenges, I have grown more than I can possibly recognize. I was supported and encouraged in all that I aspired to do. I honestly feel that PLU’s values of inquiry, leadership, service and care have become engrained in my spirit and I know that this experience, this education in life, will greatly shape my future. My next chapter: I am moving to Washington D.C. in August to live with my sister. I plan to spend one to three years there, seeking work experience and new
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Heroes by permanent marker In December 2009, PLU students, and co-founders of the Progress Club, Harold Leraas and Andrew McGuiness on behalf of the club accepted the 2009 Hero Award from the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. The co-founders of the PLU club…
both semesters, with a focus on bringing in younger members. Additionally, we have a rule in our constitution that seniors cannot be officers during their spring semester, preferably during the fall as well. This makes sure that veterans with fundraising and organizing experience are there to guide the next generation of leadership and help them better design the group’s activities. Hopefully this sustainability will no longer be necessary in the future with the right kind of reform, but as it
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 13, 2016)- Kiana Norman ’17 wears a lot of hats. She’s a singer, an actress and a writer. She’s a student, a sister and a daughter. A future world traveler, online journalist and theater critic, if all goes according to plan. But…
, and the journalism major is in a place to share her story not only with those close to her, but with the masses. Professor Joanne Lisosky said she is very proud that her student’s work garnered attention on a larger scale. “I adore her,” she said of Norman, who is a member of Choir of the West and active in stage productions as a theatre minor. “She is a delight in the classroom where she demonstrates strong leadership skills and a pure joy of learning.” "I’m happy I know why I am the way I am
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2017)- “What makes an American an American?” This is a question Thomas Kim ‘15 thinks about often. As a newly married third-year law student with employment lined up after graduation, an activist philanthropist and an upstanding community member, Kim checks all…
Kim preferred it that way. “Because I didn’t want an added lens of when folks interacted with me, and that’s why I learned English so quickly and had as many leadership positions as possible,” Kim said. “I didn’t want anyone to doubt that I was an American.” When President Obama announced DACA in 2012, Kim remembered exactly how he felt. “It was exhilarating,” Kim said. “It gave me a new possibility that I could actually stay here, for a little while longer at least, without the fear of getting
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PLU alumnus Brian Lander ‘89 grew up in Washington State’s Tri-Cities. But in early 2020, Lander was far from his childhood home, as he helped meet urgent needs in Northwest Syria. Turkish troops, Syrian and Russian armies, and opposition forces negotiated and battled over resources…
calculation to make,” he said. Read Previous Act Six scholar Andre Jones ‘22 grows leadership skills through outreach Read Next Global health leader and human rights advocate to visit PLU and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ+ communities globally 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" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition
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Nearly a year into his new role as PLU Associate Vice President of Advancement, George Zeno and I took a walk through Parkland and discussed one of my favorite questions, #WhyPLU? Zeno is essentially a community matchmaker for social progress. Mentored at the University of…
mission at PLU. We start with inquiry and we’re motivated by service, leadership, and care. I’m just grateful I get to be a part of this community. PLU nursing students help vaccinate nearly 1200 people at on-campus event Read Previous People’s Gathering fosters timely conversations about race, perspective and inclusion Read Next Housing Our Neighbors 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
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Greetings and Happy Spring! Welcome to the inaugural edition of the PLU School of Nursing newsletter.
someone may be interested in the program. The School of Nursing faculty have been hard at work revising the Masters of Science in Nursing curriculum, with new degree offerings starting in Summer 2018 to include Nurse Educator and Clinical Systems Leadership. Upcoming DNP Information Sessions Monday April 17th 6:39p-7:30p Center for Graduate and Continuing Education Monday April 24th 6:00p to 7:00p online session Thursday May 18th 6:30p-7:30p Center for Graduate and Continuing Education Tuesday June
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PLU's mission is reflected in teaching and learning excellence in the Division of Humanities. We celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of our students who have gone on to conduct lives of
News from Humanities AlumniPLU’s mission is reflected in teaching and learning excellence in the Division of Humanities. We celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of our students who have gone on to conduct lives of “thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care- for other people, for their communities, and for the Earth.” Here are a handful of reports we have received from alumni and graduating students this year. What do French majors and minors do after graduating from PLU
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account within 30 days. All withdrawals must be processed in through the Office for Student Engagement. Only club/organization leadership can request withdrawals. To submit a request, submit the Gift Account Withdrawal Form found on the Clubs/Organizations website under Documents and Forms.DonationsDonations can be received via check or online credit card donations. For credit card donation instructions please view the section below. All donations should be acknowledged within two (2) days of
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A First Decade of International Activities When on September 11, 2001, the U.S suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history, Dr. Peter C. C.
”, especially those girls who dropped out of school, benefited greatly from this program. The “Poverty Alleviation Through Education Summer Service Learning Program” not only benefited tens of thousands of children in rural China, but also changed Chinese and American students’ views of their counterparts’ countries and culture. It also enhanced mutual understanding. For Chinese students, the spirit of service and the leadership skills they gained from this program cannot be acquired from the classroom
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