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Explore! helps participants find their specific vocation. “All of the participants have small groups with a leader who can answer questions throughout the weekend,” she said. “Questions are more valuable when there’s a chance to talk them over. We also have student panels with upperclassmen and a staff/faculty panel where the panel members discuss their vocational development since graduation. It really opens students’ eyes – it shows them that everyone deals with these same issues.” And this year’s

receiving Fulbright Student Fellowships, three faculty members received Fulbright awards. Joanne Lisosky, associate professor of communication, received a Fulbright Award beginning in January 2011 in Azerbaijan to teach journalism at Baku University. Janet Weiss, assistant professor of instructional development and leadership, received a Fulbright-Hays Award to do curriculum work in Namibia during July. Jennifer Jenkins, assistant professor of German, was selected to participate during the summer of

. I came here intended to study exercise. It really changed my path being up here and working with these people.” But the Diversity Center hasn’t always been the resource for students that it is today. When the center began in 2001, it had a lot of programs that resembled Diversity 101, said Eva Johnson, Dean of Student Development and Director of Student Involvement and Leadership. The intent was for students to learn about different cultures and start conversations about diversity. “We spent a

will put their skills to the test at the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. They’ll sleep in the barracks and out in the field, and be assessed on their leadership ability which will be used along with their assignment preferences to determine where they’ll serve after graduation. Velásquez said he thinks he could be a good fit in any branch in the army, but he’s going to try to branch infantry and military intelligence. “Everybody that graduates from

love to develop and empower people, give information, and help them understand their roles, level of influence, agency, and how they can make a difference,” she says. Over the course of her employment with the City of Tacoma, Woods has facilitated many such meetings, workshops, conversations, and trainings. Cross-functional, cross-organizational teams allow learning more about your organization, she notes. This teamwork boosts personal development—your leadership and what you bring to the

will serve as dean of the College of Natural Sciences. Cameron Bennett will serve as the dean of the College of Professional Studies. David Ward will serve as dean of the College of Health Professions. Patricia Bixel will serve as interim dean of the College of Liberal Studies. Among other responsibilities, the four college deans will provide direct supervision and strategic leadership for their respective colleges and support faculty achievement, development, and excellence. As senior university

.”Study mathematics at PLUContemporary mathematics has played an integral role in the development of computer technologies, search algorithms, financial investing strategies, physical models of nature, fair redistricting voting models, and more.Among her favorite student experiences was a math festival where PLU partnered with University of Washington Tacoma students, bringing the event to both universities and Lincoln High School in Tacoma.  “The goal was to bring mathematics in new, fun, and

repetition of care aligns perfectly with the principles of diversity, justice, and sustainability.  And one other way we remind ourselves of our mission to care is in our distinctive University Seal: note here on the lectern and on the inside front cover of your program, how the “L” in “Lutheran” reaches out under the “U,” suggesting the mission to care for you. I hope that as you make your way through this place and become a worthy member of our Lute community that you, too, will find ways to contribute

food services, residential life teams, co-curricular and student life professionals, advisers, I&TS faculty and staff, admissions and enrollment teams, development staff, KPLU staff, and all the administrators, counselors, pastors, associates, financial experts, and of course our nationally recognized faculty members are all critically important to our collective success. It’s also worth noting that at PLU we do very little outsourcing. In fact, we stand out among our peer institutions across the

(so well represented here today), and in the fine and performing arts. It also includes a suite of select graduate and professional programs that all seek to build our students’ capacity to serve the world— nursing, marriage and family therapy, finance, education, creative writing, and business. So, you see, the world needs more PLU. Lives of Service and Care As a community and as individuals, PLU people care about the development and success of our students and of each other. We have high