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focus on ethics in all of my classes and a lot of learning about management styles,” Brisbane says. “As a student with a career within a large company I felt like what I learned at PLU was very aligned with the way business is run where I work and also a good example of how things should be run.”Learning by Doing Collaborative projects and problem-solving are a hallmark of working in business, which is why they are also a hallmark of the PLU business curriculum.  “Very rarely do people work

studying away students engage in learning both in and outside of classrooms. Qualifying photos for this category may depict student interaction with their host communities and their natural environment. Examples may include students in internship and service projects, field study, culturally relevant activities, group study tours, etc.1st Place Noah Dunham “Snow Day” College comes in many forms. This picture proves just that. This is from a 5 day trip in the winter forests of Norway. Hard to believe

childhood and career interest since I was an elementary student, and engaging in undergraduate astronomy research kept me motivated and inspired throughout this entire summer,” reflected senior physics major Julian Kop. Two star systems, RR Lyrae and 68 Herculis, exhibit remarkable fluctuations in brightness, rendering them ideal subjects for telescope observation, especially during the summertime in Tacoma. Kop photographed the stars as they underwent their luminous transformations, and by analyzing

media work better for different elements of a communication. The tone and setting of recordings can also vary depending on the purpose. As with other recordings, ensure the best audio quality possible and keep your communications brief and focused. Video and audio is also useful for communicating feedback to students on assignments and assessments. Some instructors find audio or video feedback allows them to discuss student work more quickly or easily than typing. For instance, you could create a

fun, we wanted to share it with everyone. Writes Lorna: “Now at 93 years old, this trip remains very vivid in my memory!” By Lorna Vosburg Burt ’40, ’69 “Whee…eee!,” I read in my diary. “We are off on the trip of a lifetime!” I was just 19 years old, a student at Pacific Lutheran College and a member of the famous Choir of the West, which was leaving on a 3,000-mile tour of the Pacific Coast, including daily concerts at the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco. We were honored to represent the state

our own PLU Affiliate Artist for Bassoon but in her master class, she will share important tips our students will need to know about professional rehearsal and performance etiquette. Dr. Otis Murphy, a classical saxophonist, will be a special treat for our saxophone students. An area of study that can serve any music student or performer is called body mapping. Helping people to understand their body can prevent injuries and enhance performances. Dr. Andrée Martin from Columbus State University

was also true for PLU student Ariel Madden ’13, who attended the event with her roommate. Both Tutu and Kielburger’s messages “witnessed to the power of individuals to make global changes,” she said after the event. “The event, its participants, message, supporter, made me so proud to be part of this city.” Read Previous PLU Fulbright recipients ready to engage the world Read Next In their own words COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad

February 10, 2012 “An Antarctic Sunset” taken by PLU student Samantha Dillion in 2006 during J-Term study away in Antarctica. Wang Symposium 2012: Water warrior fights to save our most precious resource By Barbara Clements Maude Barlow didn’t start out interested in water. Nothing of the sort, she recalled recently from her home in Ottawa, Canada.  In the mid-80s, Barlow was working in the women’s movement and focusing  on laws that would eventually be known as the NAFTA trade agreement. While

their Tacoma office around 5 p.m. on election night, meet and exchange contact information with political columnist Peter Callaghan — who will serve as their editor for the night — and get a quick and dirty run down of the goals and expectations for the night. Per tradition, the Tribune also provides pizza for its student workers, but it wouldn’t be election night unless it arrived late. Students stress out waiting to grab a few slices before heading out to the parties, which subtly sets them up for

classes take field trips to local colleges and universities (“PLU is a phenomenal partner,” Leifsen said.) “We want them to be prepared to get into college but also to do well,” Leifsen said. “We tell them, ‘It’s great to get in, and it’s even better to finish.’” Nationally, Leifsen said, 98% of AVID students graduate from high school, and 95% get into college. Maybe not surprisingly, several have landed at PLU—including current student Alex Mattich ’16. She was raised to become the first in her