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  • PLU returned victorious from the Pan-American Debating Championships March 10-12 at the University of La Verne in Pomona, Calif., where debaters from universities nationwide and more than nine different countries gathered for divisions in English and Spanish Worlds Style debate. In a difficult final round…

    skills. The T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum balances competition with service to the local community through forensics mentoring programs and public debates. The T.O.H. Karl Forensics team is housed in the Department of Communication and Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University, which offers approximately 3,100 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. Students develop skills in decision-making, analysis, communication and reasoning that prepare them for a

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 17, 2018) — Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business has announced a change to one of the foundational cornerstones of their graduate programs: going forward, the Master of Science in Marketing Research program will be renamed the Master of Science in Marketing…

    to market their knowledge and skills to potential employers,” Dr. Chung-Shing said. “Our alumni are doing successfully in their marketing analytics careers and making significant contributions to our industry partners, such as REI, Microsoft, Hershey and Starbucks.” Adjusting to the job market so as to offer students a more appealing resume and the skills to compete in a demanding industry was the goal, Professor Mark Mulder said. Providing the credentials on paper paired with the program’s built

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 11, 2017)- In a lively yet ominous steampunk world, a boy and a bully clash in the classic struggle of good and evil. The stakes: bravery and freedom. The battle: a simple game of marbles. Such is the world depicted in a…

    by the memory of his brother, Petersen decided to pour his heart into a passion project that resulted in “All the Marbles.” “The story wasn’t a direct correlation to my brother, but how I got to deciding to write a short about marbles,” Petersen said. “My brother was definitely the inspiration behind getting me (to sit down) with my hands on the keyboard, typing away.” Petersen wrote the first draft of the script in 2014 and collaborated with director Michael Swingler to produce the final version

  • Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications…

    practice. Through coursework, mentoring support, and an applied project, M.S. candidates develop the knowledge and skills they need to become effective evidence-based practitioners who can enhance their own career while positively impacting those they serve.Tip: Considering a kinesiology career? Download PLU’s resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Download the MSK GuideHere’s why you should choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology1. FlexibilityMay be

  • Wang Center honors China Partners Network The Wang Center for International Programs honored China Partners Network with its Peace Builder Award during the February 2008 symposium “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations.” The award recognizes “global bridge builders who exemplify hope for humanity, whose…

    Lutheran congregations throughout Western Washington and by many generous individuals, the core of this network hails from the Children’s Therapy Unit of Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. The health professionals use their talents, skills and free time to plan excursions to China and use their vacations to travel to the county to implement their plans. Often, these plans often include working with Chinese professionals from both non-governmental organizations and government agencies to identify and

  • Career Connections Opportunity Board brings employers and job-seekers together By Steve Hansen Career Connections , the key facilitator among many of the essential career planning services already available to PLU students and alumni, celebrated its first anniversary this summer. As if to celebrate, the office…

    Connections Opportunity Board will be the central location for all job search and internship opportunities across campus. “Opportunity” is the operative word, because Hughes says the site will eventually include volunteer opportunities as well. Executive Director of Career Connections Bobbi Hughes “We really see it as a centralized resource to develop professional skills and experience,” she said. The online resource will be the main location for all on-campus jobs, state work-study jobs, internships and

  • Maura Gannon ’10 Erin Jones ’01 chats with Maura Gannon ’10 in her classroom. Maura Gannon ’10 Major: Education Employer: Federal Way School District PLU Connection: Erin Jones ’01, director of equity and achievement at the Federal Way School District Sometimes the connection occurs in…

    something bigger and part of a community. In Gannon, Jones sees someone who is doing what PLU instilled in her. “I think what excites me about Maura, and why I’m eager to mentor her, is that before we even talked about mentoring she was already asking for help and doing more to learn more,” Jones said. “For someone that is eager to learn, I will make the time. She’s already doing great things.” The pair is just implementing the skills they were both taught at PLU, Gannon said. “So much of what we

  • PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA…

    eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year. “Students in these programs study the Candidate Body of Knowledge, which include knowledge, skills, and abilities that investment experts worldwide have identified as essential best practice,” said Stephen Horan, Ph.D., CFA, CIPM, Head, University Relations & Private Wealth. “By mastering the fundamentals of the CFA Program as well as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, these future investment

  • Career Connections Opportunities Board continues to bring employers and job-seekers together Career Connections connects students with PLU’s best academic and career planning services, but one of the most popular resources is an essential online tool – the Career Connections Opportunities Board. According to Executive Director…

    opportunities on and off campus. “Opportunities” is the operative word, because Hughes says the site will eventually include student research opportunities as well. “We really see it as a centralized resource to develop professional skills and experience,” she said. The online resource provides one place for students and alumni to search for all on-campus jobs, state work-study jobs, volunteer positions, internships and, of course, full-time career placement. And it isn’t just a resource to access during

  • PLU Ranks 3rd Nationwide for Peace Corps Volunteers PLU Marketing & Communications Pacific Lutheran University has catapulted 15 spots up the Peace Corps’ list of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities for 2014—from No. 18 all the way to No. 3. The annual list recognizes…

    experience helps recent graduates cultivate highly sought-after skills that will launch their careers in today’s global economy.” College graduates with Peace Corps volunteer experience return home with a competitive edge for 21st-century jobs and advanced educational opportunities: They have cross-cultural, leadership, language and community development skills along with a global perspective. In addition, they give back to their communities in the United States and enrich the lives of those around them