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. “Those things are important, because you should be in that conversation, but they should not be the only conversations you have.” Young describes part of the problem lies in the tenure and promotion system at most universities, but PLU is an exception to the rule. PLU’s focus on service encourages faculty to engage in the public sphere as experts in their field. “What they’re trying to do is…elevate service as a legitimate third pillar of tenure and promotion,” Young says. “So that teaching is
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. Fulbright Student Fellowships are Eric Buley, Nicolette Paso and Kelly Ryan. Eric Buley – English Teaching Assistant in Venezuela Kelly Ryan was selected as a Fulbright recipient to conduct research in Macedonia. Buley will be placed in either one of Venezuela’s universities or at a Binational Center (learning centers affiliated with the U.S. Embassy) as an English teaching assistant. There he will lead language learning classes, facilitate conversation groups and present lectures and discussions on U.S
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Times about why colleges with a distinct focus have a hidden advantage. While social pressure often steers people toward the “best” schools as measured by things such as standardized test scores and rejection rates, many students have found that the best school for them is not necessarily the highest ranked, but the one that is most tailored to their educational interest or fellow students. And the outperformance of those schools with a specialized mission is a sign of how colleges and universities
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the general practice of higher education institutions in the U.S., especially private universities, which routinely announce three to five percent tuition increases each spring. “On average, students at private universities in the Puget Sound region are paying $5,391 (12.9%) more in their senior year than they did in their first year,” explained PLU President Allan Belton. “One of the problems with this model is that when tuition creeps up by three or four percent each year, a student’s annual
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Winter adventures at PLU ❄️🏔️ What do students do for fun in the winter months at PLU? Snow tubing at Snoqualmie Pass! Posted by: mhines / February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024 No snow on campus? Just over an hour away from PLU, students can ride together to the mountain to enjoy a day of snow. See what other adventure you can take with outdoor rec at PLU. Read Previous Financial Aid: What’s the deal with the FAFSA this year? Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number
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, and his hiring continues the unique relationship PLU has with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. As a sworn member of the sheriff’s department, Berger is contracted with PLU to direct Campus Safety. Through this arrangement, PLU is able to bring a full-time director to campus who has an extensive background in law enforcement. It also provides the campus access to the sheriff’s department’s many resources. Berger joined the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department in 1989. He’s filled a variety of
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safe. “She was laying on him like a pillow and talking to him. I’m hoping that same connection will happen with Luka.” Before the news story had been published, the family had raised about $650, but they needed $5,000 to get a dog from the North Star Foundation. The interaction Luka can provide Isabel is more than friendship, but also a matter of safety. Isabel has difficulty with fast movements, and sometimes isolates herself and wants to run out into traffic, Liz said. “You might find that a
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Lutes Participate in Alumni Job Shadow Program Posted by: vcraker / February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University’s Lute Job Shadow Program is an opportunity for current students to connect with alumni working in their chosen careers. The Alumni and Student Connections Office do a great job of connecting students to alums who are working in the field they are interested in. Elli Pippin, PLU’s assistant director for career and experiential learning, said the program was
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extremists affects us all.” The attacks made Norwegians ask who they are and what they wanted to become, according to Berguson. In the days after the attacks they chose to focus on their identity rather than fear and revenge. It was a time for self-reflection. “I had to suspend my working cultural codes,” Berguson said. She was taken aback when complete strangers would strike up small talk with her. “These short conversations were not part of any experiences I had ever had before,” said Berguson. “In the
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high school. By chance I was sitting with Dr. Matt Smith and was able to speak with him about research, the biology department, and my own interests. Anna Kreutz ’12 is from Chehalis, Wash. Another piece that made PLU stand out was the school’s Lutheran foundation, as well as global and environmental focus — all of which aligned with my own values. I’d heard wonderful things about PLU from a number of people back home, but stepping onto campus was what solidified my decision. The people here all
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