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Breaking down Fences Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPLU junior’s first production fields university’s first all-black castJosh Wallace ’19 wanted to do something different for his directing debut with PLU Theatre. A creative who also dabbles in acting, music and art, the junior figured the time was right to take on a challenge ― put together the university’s first all-black cast for a production of “Fences,” a play
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opportunity to take a class rooted in their personal interests with like-minded neighbors. “By linking these things together, students now have the opportunity to more multidimensionally expand on a topic to increase their learning,” said Jes Takla, Director of Residential Life. “Including critically challenging each other from different perspectives to hopefully foster a love of lifelong learning.” First-year students at PLU can choose to participate in linked courses that fit the seven distinct RLC
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career has meandered from the Evergreen State College to North Seattle and Tacoma community colleges before ending on the PLU campus. The trip has given him a wealth of experience from which to compare notes. For Taylor, his previous experiences didn’t allow him to get what he wanted out of the university experience: namely, a personal connection. “At some of the other schools, I really had to put myself out there to meet new people, and it was hard,” Taylor recalled. “Here, I can do that. This place
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, multicultural experience. It really drove home that even small, personal actions can be used to shape our sense of who we are. Though we share a lot of the same worries and concerns with the students who visited from China, there were still remarkable differences in our day-to-day lives. I think that demonstrates the breadth of the human experience.” The idea for the activity—and its speed-dating format—originated as a way to diversify the experiences of the students’ tours. Generally, students brought by
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connections with contacts outside of PLU. Secondly, being able to have personal connections with my professors has been the mentorship I needed to help me flourish. Leaving PLU, I have at least five references, most of which are professors, that I know will vouch for me moving forward, which is a pretty great feeling! Overall, I feel confident that my education at PLU has prepared me for my future.Tell us more about your experience with MediaLab and your roles. This spring is my third semester in MediaLab
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finally, and most importantly, a college that was welcoming, academically challenging and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWyDbQ3SRU resonated with her Lutheran roots. When she stepped onto the campus of Pacific Lutheran University four years ago – all requirements were met in spades.”That was what really struck me here,” said Rudquist, 22, who doubled majored in both sociology and art history. “There’s a sense of community here. I love the outdoorsy side. I love that it’s near Seattle. I liked the
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show potential employers, as well as establish connections with contacts outside of PLU. Secondly, being able to have personal connections with my professors has been the mentorship I needed to help me flourish. Leaving PLU, I have at least five references, most of which are professors, that I know will vouch for me moving forward, which is a pretty great feeling! Overall, I feel confident that my education at PLU has prepared me for my future. Tell us more about your experience with MediaLab and
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thing Monday morning. By the end of the interview, McGifford was told, “Here’s some paperwork you need to fill out. It’s for your new job.” McLane said that type of connection is not unique. After all, she too was able to take the skills she gained at PLU, combine them with an internship brokered by her mentors at the Women’s Center, and turn them into a job. “Our Sister’s House has a long history of hiring people from PLU,” McLane said. She was hardly the first. In fact, PLU has been placing
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June 22, 2014 The Career Whisperer Hans Stegemoeller ’14 shakes hands with Scott Myhre of Pariveda Solutions at the 2014 Career Expo at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) New Graduate Had a Job Before He Had a Diploma By Shunying Wang ’15 Many college seniors encounter a real-life challenge even before they graduate—finding a job that matches their interests and skills and pays the bills. Hans Stegemoeller ’14, however, didn’t have the same struggle. Stegemoeller received a deferred job offer
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she couldn’t pass up, and the challenging nature of the application alone provided room for growth. “Even if it didn’t work out,” Otey said, “I would still learn a lot in the process.” Fulbright applicants face a rigorous application process that lasts several months. Students must fill out personal statements that move through a panel of PLU faculty and staff. The application starts in August and decisions were made in March the following year. Placements in the host country will not be announced
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