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growth and development. One way growth is promoted at PLU is via study abroad. This semester I also added to the statistics as I journeyed off to explore Botswana, Africa. Yes Mom, Africa. I have seen the face of poverty and heard the cries of AIDS. I have looked into hungry eyes and better understand the dynamics of food distribution. I have been enlightened about a different way of life and an interestingly new diet. I have learned the click language of the San people and moved to the steps of the

. Seuss book The Lorax who works to protect the environment.) Which also fits PLU’s Lorax: In his new job, he works mainly with recycling and with student workers to help achieve the university’s sustainability goals: By 2020, PLU aims to become a carbon-neutral, waste-free campus with a diversion ratio greater than 90 percent, meaning most of the school’s waste would not go to landfills. Lorax said reaching these two goals would bring PLU international recognition. Lorax also is involved in PLU’s

thinks of her mentees as “like my kids.” She jokes, “I fed them, burped them,” and describes the pride she feels for their success as a “proud mommy moment.” Nicole fondly remembers the Students of Color Retreats she attended as a student for the valuable memories she made, as well as the concepts she learned. “The Students of Color Retreat [is] where I learned about the 5 Stages of Minority Identity Development. That language has stayed with me since 2012, and we use it as alumni to lean on each

. “Shalita’s deep leadership and facilities experience, as well as her astute understanding of how to cultivate high-performing teams, are going to be tremendously helpful here at PLU,” says PLU President Allan Belton. At PLU, Myrick will lead the Division of Administrative Services, which includes the business office, human resources, risk management, and facilities. She will also play a critical role in the continued development of the Partnership for Health Innovation and serve as an essential

. The Las Vegas native initially wanted to attend a bigger school, but she saw the promise of a more intimate liberal arts setting after a tour of campuses in the Pacific Northwest. “Everyone told me that the rain was really going to get to me, but in Vegas everyone gets excited when it rains,” she said. “I was more surprised to hear some of the jargon that is different from what I’m used to. This is super niche, but have you ever heard of jojos?”Tracy is part of PLU’s international honors program

253 program and brings together successful elements of Degrees of Change programs Act Six and Seed Internships. Act Six is a proven leadership development and college scholarship initiative that brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of emerging leaders who use their college education to make a positive impact on campus and in their communities. “This program is a natural fit for us,” said Mary Jo Larsen, assistant dean in PLU’s Education Department, “because we’ve partnered with Teach 253

20 years, including with the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment, the European Commission in Brussels and in postings for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has also worked on international trade issues for the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture. The white line plots the route Thorleifsson and Ousland took on their Arctic voyage, becoming the first to do so in one, short season. Thorleifsson and Ousland’s voyage took them though the Northern Sea route in Russia, the Northwest Passage

contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs.Learn more. Read Previous How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times Read Next Women’s Rowing Places 5th in NCAA Championships LATEST POSTS Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for

in Marketing Science. With my passion for commerce, a year ago I decided to join the Marketplace & Commerce Ecosystem team as a Quantitative Researcher and was glad to be back to Seattle again. I now lead two international tracking studies across consumer-to-consumer purchasing and eCommerce with the goal to understand the needs of Facebook Marketplace users and prospects and the ecosystem in which they’re making choices. How has a masters degree changed the trajectory of your career? The first

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsOn July 9 PLU’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be hosting a virtual edition of The People’s Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race.The People’s Gathering is an annual professional/personal development experience and