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admissions, but still they matter because they get media attention and prospective students look at them,” said PLU President Thomas W. Krise. “While we’re pleased with our rankings and we want to continue to make sure we are included in those that are most popular, choosing a university is a far more personal and subjective matter, and what will be important to a student’s educational experience can’t always be summed up simply in arbitrary rankings.” Krise pointed to a recent article in The New York

there will be online courses available to students and employees in multiple countries, there will also be ample opportunities for cross-cultural exchanges between students as they engage the curriculum. Provost Gregson acknowledges this global education component to the cooperation when stating that “the PLU-SkillUP collaboration is another example of how PLU is expanding its understanding and application of cultural and educational exchanges and study, especially in the face of new barriers for

. There were group projects and presentations in both her education classes and in other classes. As an educator, she draws upon collaboration skills often. “We’re working with our stakeholders, with our colleagues, to ensure that we’re creating programs that support kids,” she says. During her administrative credential program at PLU, Helle also learned the importance of self-reflection in developing her leadership style. It’s something she has embraced as part of her practice as an educator. “It’s

storyteller, and dedicated proponent for women and girls.“Julie Foudy is a proven leader on the field and in the fields of media, organizational leadership, and advocacy,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “We’re thrilled she will be joining us to celebrate PLU’s Class of 2022.” Foudy is the former captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team and one of the most accomplished female soccer players in American history. In her 17-year national team tenure, the U.S. women won two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles

fundraising wasn’t enough, that education was a big part of seeing a change. That has been our motivation for our educational events which included a professor panel on the healthcare proposals by the presidential primary candidates (McCain, Clinton, and Obama), our screening of “Sicko” by Michael Moore, and our recent debate on healthcare reform with the PLU Democrats and Republicans. We, as well as our members, are very proud of our involvement with the club and the groups success. Progress is

News recently caught up with Snyder to discuss his presidency. Last year you served as the 1st Vice President of the NADIIIAA, what was that experience like? The last few years serving in the vice president role I have had the opportunity to work closely with the presidents and the leadership of the NCAA. We have been able to be a sounding board for the NCAA and have made progress toward being a direct voice of DIII athletic administrators to the leadership of NCAA Division III. As president, I

exploded,” said Woods. They held the sale over Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept, 3 and Sunday, Sept, 4, and raised more than $1,200 for Isabel. “It was a real catalyst to help achieve the goal. I’m sure the animal can’t come too soon for the need,” said Rick Eastman, Woods’s father and associate director of Student Involvement & Leadership. “This will offer some stability and certainly some protection.” Woods, who first got to meet Isabel and her mom when they stopped by the sale on Saturday, said

many sources of knowledge and methods of study runs a dangerous risk of limiting the leadership and inventiveness of the young people upon whom our world will soon be depending. Innovation requires knowledge of human trajectory, and institutions trending towards present and future focused, monodisciplinary curriculums are demonstrating a fundamental misunderstanding of this reality. History, as well as the rapidly increasing rate of social and technological change, assures us that a substantial

has the vision and leadership to take PLU athletics to the next level.” “As we went through our finalist experience on-campus I could visibly see that the staff, students, and faculty Mike engaged with were energized by his vision and leadership,” said Associate Dean of Admission Melody Ferguson. “Mike will bring a fresh perspective to PLU while still being able to identify with our mission of service, leadership, inquiry, and care, and values of diversity, justice, and sustainability. Mike is a

students PLU and Palmer Scholars will begin offering qualified students financial assistance, on-campus support and leadership development to assist them as they work toward graduation.  “I am beyond excited to enter this incredible new partnership with PLU, enabling us to provide our Scholars with stronger financial assistance packages as well as intentional on-campus support and leadership development,” Jonathan Jackson, Palmer Scholars executive director, said. “Having earned both my BA and MBA from