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biology, so it’s never boring.” Wilson’s desire to become a pediatrician stems from a love of helping others. Wilson enjoys taking care of people, especially children. “The core of a profession in medicine is improving the quality of people’s lives.”Wilson, who has lived in Parkland since middle school, is already practicing community care in her role as a tutor through the Parkland Literacy Center. She tutors local middle and high school youth in all subjects, and hopes to help bridge the gap between

Holocaust Conference. PLU’s Holocaust and Genocide Studies program is strongly grounded in PLU’s educational commitment to help students develop as global citizens; future leaders; and whole, richly informed persons.“Close study of the Holocaust and other examples of mass violence challenge us to push far beyond our comfort zones,” said Associate Professor Rona Kaufman, Chair of PLU’s English Department. And, while other films have documented the atrocity of the Rwandan genocide, Sweet Dreams tells a

perspectives,” said Mulder. Professor Mulder concluded his description with an analogy from the 1999 cult science-fiction classic, The Matrix. “There’s a well-known effect in The Matrix called “bullet time” or “the big freeze” that slows everything down and allows the film’s characters to pause and consider what’s happening around them. I feel that the Innovation Studies program provides this kind of interval for students and faculty to reflect on our campus.” “PLU’s globally-focused curriculum give the

know our mission statement well: “To educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care, for others, for their communities, and for the earth.” It was formally accepted by our Board of Regents when the PLU 2010 long-range planning report was adopted. In that same document we set out our pathways to academic distinction in global education, purposeful learning and lives of service, and the close interaction between students and faculty. What a gift this collective vision

teachers at PLU on October 3, 2015.Learn More To learn more about Erik and view his tour schedule visit his website at http://eriksteighner.com. Read Previous Choir of the West wins on a global stage Read Next PLU Music offers online ticket sales LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29

faculty Ksenija Simic-Muller and Daniel Heath. Read Previous Peacemaker visits PLU campus Read Next PLU prof named as “Highly Honored” photographer in global photo contest 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 PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson July 24, 2024 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the

to know them, she said. “It’s nice to just reach out to the people around you everyday,” Pershall said. It’s a mission the Rieke Scholars hope to accomplish. The group of students aims to bring global issues to light by raising awareness and promoting diversity in all its forms. Everyone is diverse, Pershall said and worth getting to know. Plus it’s fun, she added. “Everyone has had an experience that is unlike yours,” Pershall said. Read Previous It’s time to vote Read Next Are you ready to rock

accompany Banraku puppetry in Japan. The three, one-act plays will be performed from March 10-20 at the Eastvold Auditorium. Read Previous Programs that engage the world Read Next University Symphony Orchestra showcases students 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 PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson July 24, 2024 Three students share how

integrating the book into their curriculum. Lisa Marcus, associate professor of English, plans to teach the book in her Writing 101 seminar on “Banned Books.” She wants students to recognize that Urrea’s book has been banned in Arizona as part of a push to suppress ethnic studies, particularly works that address Mexican-American history and experience. Students in her course – after reading about several controversial banning cases around race and sexual orientation – will take up Urrea’s book in the

for History and Philosophy students, and those interested in Innovation Studies. After sitting down with Professor Michael Halvorson, one of the instructors, I think that the new course will be a fascinating introduction to very tangible skills–with a few surprises. Two Classes in One Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies An important aspect of Hist/Phil 248 is that it is really two classes built into one. Students register for the History 248 section (led by Michael Halvorson) or the