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  • internship went so well, Avila said, they wanted to hire her after graduation. That’s how he remembers Fallin — as a remarkable, dedicated student who was “always willing to try anything.” “She was the type of student that sought out to be successful and it’s great to see someone from our department be just that,” Avila said. “I’m very proud of her.” In an email to her old adviser, Fallin wrote that she has “never worked a day in [her] life,” because she is doing what she loves — designing. This

  • . “Pretty much every person I met yesterday greeted us with an ‘Hola!’ and the customary single kiss on the cheek, even the little boys did,” Zuck wrote. “These families were so incredibly welcoming and opened up their homes to us. “It was the most amazing food and the most interesting conversation I have had in a long time. Also quite possibly one of the most amazing times I have had in my life.” At the bottom of the world, in Antarctica, Andrew Guinn was having his own life-changing experience. A fan

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 2, 2015) — Ordal Hall went under the knife for some major cosmetic surgery this summer. And now, as students arrive on campus this week, it is ready to take off its wrappings and show its new self. A ribbon-cutting will be…

    Ordal Hall: Lots is New for Fall Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 2, 2015 Image: New furniture fills Ordal Hall’s third-floor lounge. September 2, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Student WriterTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 2, 2015) — Ordal Hall went under the knife for some major cosmetic surgery this summer. And now, as students arrive on campus this week, it is ready to take off its wrappings and show its new self.A ribbon-cutting will be held for the freshly remodeled Ordal Hall at 4:30 p.m

  • Portrait Gallery in London. The internship went so well, Avila said, they wanted to hire her after graduation. That’s how he remembers Fallin — as a remarkable, dedicated student who was “always willing to try anything.” “She was the type of student that sought out to be successful and it’s great to see someone from our department be just that,” Avila said. “I’m very proud of her.” In an email to her old adviser, Fallin wrote that she has “never worked a day in [her] life,” because she is doing what

  • Student travels to NYC to speak on media convergence Posted by: Todd / March 23, 2016 March 23, 2016 PLU is on the forefront of journalism standards By Samantha Lund ‘16Samantha Lund is a senior Communication major with an emphasis in Journalism. Her studies focus on multimedia journalism. In March, Lund gave a presentation in New York City regarding her capstone research on media convergence. Every year, the College Media Association holds a national conference in New York City bringing

  • Intersections: Called to Place Posted by: abryant / November 10, 2021 November 10, 2021 Cover art Be Nourished Mosaic by Patrick and Luisa Hansel Intersections, Number 54, Fall 2021Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It is published by the NECU, and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 29, 2016)- Garrett Wade bounced from desk to desk in a crowded classroom one recent Thursday morning, guiding his students through the online program they were learning at Sylvester Middle School in Burien. “Mr. Wade! Mr. Wade! I need your help,” a…

    . The intensive, primarily field-based program within the School of Education and Kinesiology offers individuals a high-quality, accelerated route to certification in high-needs educational areas, specifically special education.    Through the yearlong program, candidates gain hands-on classroom experience while simultaneously taking flexible classes that work around professional and family life. “PLU does a fantastic job fast-tracking good, qualified teachers,” Wade said, adding that school

  • science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 13, 2016)- Kiana Norman ’17 wears a lot of hats. She’s a singer, an actress and a writer. She’s a student, a sister and a daughter. A future world traveler, online journalist and theater critic, if all goes according to plan. But…

    Mighty and its bipolar section. A week after sending the column to the website, editors told her they loved it. Norman said the positive response to her story has been overwhelming since the column published April 26. A former classmate from Pierce College sent Norman a message on social media thanking her for “speaking into her life.” “She said ‘this really helped me,’” Norman recalled. “I never knew sharing my story would help someone who is silently struggling.” Norman received similar responses

  • Career Counselor Dawn Clark. “These employers are looking for PLU grads,” added Ruth Rogers, director of Career Development. The fair includes employers from business, private corporations, hospitals and healthcare, and the military on day one, and employers from non-profit organizations, state and federal agencies, and recruiters for graduate programs the second day. A separate School District Fair for newly minted teachers is also scheduled. All students are encouraged to attend the fair. Students