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addressing the needs of both our PLU community and the wider community through the programs that we’re providing, the impact our students can have while still students, and then of course the impact of our alumni who graduate and go into the community and serve. PLU College of Health ProfessionsThe College of Health Professions is home to the School of Nursing and Departments of Kinesiology, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Social Work. Program offerings include undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well

familiar or comfortable to them. PLU: You’re one of the university’s faculty members who has completed the PLU Teaching Online (PLUTO) and Blended Learning programs. How has that training set you up for success in this unique situation we’re facing? Youtz: Because of the PLUTO experience and my development of blended and online learning courses over the last five years, my Sakai websites are quite robust and serve me very well during this time. I am used to delivering content remotely and “flipping

immigrants and refugees.” As a Latina, Marquez stressed the importance of finding and building her own community at PLU. “We all have different experiences at college. I am a first-generation student. I feel like I have had support and created a community at PLU. I am involved in Latinx club, and my professors have really helped me feel supported and helped me build that community, especially David Simpson and Giovanna Urdangarain.”PLU'S Social Work ProgramThe program’s overarching goal is preparation

interview the son of a survivor of the Armenian genocide. “His input just opened this other dimension to my research,” Marks said. “It essentially brings history to life.” It may seem confusing why the systematic death of almost 600,000 Armenians took place. Through Marks own research she found the area to be quite “cosmopolitan.” But as the Ottoman Empire begin to recede into the desert, the rise of Turkish nationalism felt threatened by any different identity – especially the Armenians. While Marks

flurry of fundraising that brought the total to the needed $1 million. At last Tuesday’s festivities, an obviously surprised Toven smiled broadly as he went up to the podium in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, which he helped establish. He said that creating an endowed professorship of Scandinavian studies is important, especially at universities  with a deep Lutheran heritage, such as PLU. Faced with tough times, some universities are reducing or phasing out their Norwegian studies programs

) focus to our programs. What has been RHA’s role in welcoming new and returning Lutes to campus during move-in week? We want to make sure that students know that we can be a resource. That’s why it’s important that they see us around campus and in the RHA office. We want them to know they can stop by and that we’re always here to be a resource.What’s the first event RHA will be hosting this year? We have our big block party this Friday. It’s one of our hit events where people come to Red Square to

How to Become a Teacher in Washington State — What You Need to Know Posted by: thiriba / June 4, 2021 June 4, 2021 Even if you’re convinced that teaching is the career path for you, you may be wondering how to get started in the meaningful field of education -- especially if you have your sights set on securing a teaching position in a sought-after location like Tacoma, Washington.You may have questions, such as: How do I become a teacher in Washington state? Do you need a master’s to teach in

. Center for Media Studies Opens A public event to celebrate the launch of the new Center will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 at B Sharp Coffee House at 706 Court C, Tacoma.  Formal remarks will be made at 6:15 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register for the event or call 253-535-7150 for more information. Situated within PLU’s School of Arts and Communication, the center leverages programs in journalism, public relations, advertising, art and design to

. Its new name better represents the plethora of services and programs offered. “As the CGE coordinator, I do bystander trainings, Sista Circle, queer programming, and support advocacy,” Jordan said. “Bystander training brings awareness to concerning behaviors and encourages students/faculty/staff to step in when they see potentially harmful situations arise. Sista Circle strives to be a safe space for womxn, nonbinary, femme and trans people of color by providing opportunities to discuss self-love

when I interviewed,” Ariella remembered. “Everyone seemed eager to engage in meaningful conversation, and seemed generally interested in growing the dance program. There was also so much kindness and passion, which are two qualities I strive for in my pedagogy.” In addition to the community, the location was a strong draw. Brown’s friends and family are in the area and the PNW is in her blood. She even labels herself as a bit of Pacific Northwest “snob.” “I am in love with the Pacific Northwest. I