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to continue his education, pursuing a masters of education, and eventually teaching high school English. While joining the military provided Huynh the opportunity to travel – he’s logged time in Kuwait and England – he decided to take advantage of PLU’s academics after learning about the Yellow Ribbon program and take advantage of its well respected teaching program. “I want to help people and give them the skills to help themselves,” said Huynh. Then there were also the clubs that played to his

global education, student research, embracing lives of service and fostering PLU’s Lutheran Heritage. “Working together the campus community has realized so many important dreams,” Anderson said. “All of us together have sharpened and focused our mission as a Lutheran university. Together we have achieved our goals to cultivate academic excellence, to enhance our global perspective, to build an engaged community and to nurture life as vocation in the fullest sense. “Our community has turned these

.” The minor embraces creativity and big ideas while leaning into skill-building, providing a toolbox for students to delve into once they’ve completed their education and started looking for jobs. Those real-world skills include cross-discipline teamwork, problem-solving, hands-on learning, maximizing strengths and limiting weaknesses. A signature feature of the new minor is the Makerspace, a dedicated area in Hinderlie Hall that allows people to gather, collaborate and stretch their creativity

Global Classrooms Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / November 26, 2019 Image: PLU has long been a leader in global education, becoming the first U.S. college to have students and professors studying on all seven continents at the same time. November 26, 2019 By Emily McCannAdmissionIn January 2006, a group of PLU students — bundled up in warm coats, gloves, hats and sturdy boots — stepped carefully from the boat on which they'd been traveling onto the rocky and icy shores of Antarctica. This

Fargo. Proceeds from the sale allowed the Bensons to first fund the chair in business and economic history and then, this year, fund the chair in elementary education. “Yes. I would say that it is true that PLU now has ‘his’ and ‘hers’ endowed chairs from the Benson family,” Jolita said. “But you know, we haven’t taken advantage of our financial position to enhance our own lifestyle,” she said. “I was raised to be a modest person. My grandfather was a Lutheran pastor. My great aunt was a missionary

on stage wasn’t too nerve-racking. “I knew a lot of people. It was more like singing for my friends,” he said. Kalohelani got his singing start last year when he came to PLU. He’s currently a member of the Choir of the West and a music education major. PLU Idol is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association. Read Previous New nursing labs raise the bar Read Next South Sound colleges lead way to green future COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might

experiences. He’s kicking off his next chapter at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine in July. Get ready to dive into Isaiah’s story! Tell us a little bit about you and your educational background.IB: I’m from Wenatchee, Washington. My mom homeschooled my brother and me for most of my education until 11th grade, when I began Running Start at Wenatchee Valley College. I completed a B.S. in biology with a minor in mathematics at PLU. I graduated in 2021 and applied to medical schools the

Upcoming Career Events! Posted by: alemanem / February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021 Here are a few upcoming career events! WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE VIRTUAL CAREER TREK – Feb 11th, 2:30-4:30pm  The Washington State Legislature Virtual Career Trek is hosted by the Alumni & Student Connections Office in collaboration with Colleen Rust, Director of Civic Education at the state legislature. The virtual event will feature a panel discussion with PLU alumni who work at the state capitol and in state

different way to provide better patient education and better education in the community,” she said. McFadden put the research skills she honed at PLU to good use, writing her dissertation on variations in county-level toddler immunization rates, a topic she continues to explore at the Yale Institute of Global Health. She also assists the center’s director, Saad Omer, on projects that examine the impact of immunization policy changes on vaccination rates, vaccine hesitancy among health care workers in

Get involved with PLU Clubs Posted by: vcraker / September 27, 2022 September 27, 2022 Campus life is about getting involved, building relationships, and taking advantage of what our campus community offers. Here’s a look at PLU’s 2022 Engagement Fair, where incoming Lutes met Lute leaders, signed up for clubs, and learned about Parkland community resources. Learn more at: plu.edu/clubs/club-list Read Previous PLU Football: Behind the Scenes Read Next First-year student athletes share their