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gap through better public policies and educational support systems at every stage in the pipeline. “It’s inequitable practices in education that lead to a lack of achievement for groups of people,” she said. “If we can’t fulfill our potential because we just don’t have a way to do it, then we aren’t getting to the realization of human dignity.” Chavez said she sought out and received support throughout her own educational journey, despite external challenges: a cultural background in which she

building inspection team member. The team has already gone through several training exercises, with more planned. PLU worked with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, through the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide training. Training includes: radio use, first aid, as well as situation assessment, such as how to conduct a search, move and carry people, and use of gear. Search and rescue would work hand-in-hand with the building inspection team, which is comprised of facility

From pre-med to classical singer, new faculty member Soon Cho’s positive impact on the PLU music department Posted by: Kate Williams / October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerSoon Cho has traveled throughout the country and world as a lyric mezzo-soprano. Today, you can find her teaching to music students at PLU. What is your background? I began my musical training as a pianist and a violinist and never had aspirations of being a professional classical singer (I

3 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 world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes

time so everyone could see it. So eventually, there will be a camera over the dissection tray broadcasting video onto a screen. There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the improvements provide future health professionals with training and exposure to the practical use of connected health technologies in a team-based environment. You likely won’t benefit from all the future upgrades, but what are your thoughts on the plans to improve the facility and technology? You know, investing in the

you miss a day of class, I feel like professors are in tune with knowing that and seeing how to help and support their students — that is something definitely unique to PLU. Where do you plan to teach after graduation from the MAE program? I hope to stick around the South Sound region — it’s close to home, and I like the area. I’ll take all the rain, sun and snow rather than just one or the other. Read Previous PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental

to PLU. If you miss a day of class, I feel like professors are in tune with knowing that and seeing how to help and support their students — that is something definitely unique to PLU. Where do you plan to teach after graduation from the MAE program? I hope to stick around the South Sound region — it’s close to home, and I like the area. I’ll take all the rain, sun and snow rather than just one or the other. Read Previous PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences

Student Internship: Annica Stiles ’25 studies in Iceland Posted by: mhines / December 12, 2023 Image: Annica Stiles ’25 spends the summer interning with Global Treks & Adventure in Iceland. (Photo provided by Stiles) December 12, 2023 Embarking on a journey to study in Reykjavik, Iceland, during the summer is a unique and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun

University secured $1.4 million in federal funding to treat health care shortages in Washington state, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, visited campus to see just what those dollars support.“You’re meeting critical needs we hear about all the time,” Murray said to a room of PLU faculty, students and recent graduates after touring campus, specifically the School of Nursing. Wednesday’s tour was the senator’s first official visit to the university, during which she learned about the bachelor’s, master’s

Gilbertson ‘10 and Rod Nash ‘96.Conversation Highlights: 2:00- Origins of O’Brien’s interest in religion and environmental studies. 8:35- The unique value of mentorship relationships. 11:20- Communicating the relevance of the humanities to prospective students. 14:55- What the humanities can offer students in an increasingly digital and networked culture and economy. 18:15- Dynamic writing as a highly valuable skill in an increasingly automated economy. 21:20- Studying languages at PLU. 24:50- Preparing