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Understanding Loan Forgiveness, Grants and Scholarships for Future Teachers Posted by: chaconac / August 26, 2022 August 26, 2022 You’ve chosen to be a teacher because you want to make real, tangible change in the lives of the next generation.Your passion for inspiring and educating others is contagious, but we realize that your financial needs could be seen as a challenge as you consider going back to school for a graduate education degree. Graduate school is an investment, but the

PLU music majors produce free music camp Posted by: vcraker / November 8, 2022 November 8, 2022 It’s a warm summer morning and the scent of scrambled eggs drifts from the kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church into an adjoining room where more than a dozen campers busily make beaded jewelry. Ranging from second to sixth grade, the kids are participants in the Artist Mentoring Program music camp, an operation run by Pacific Lutheran University students. This morning, the PLU counselors move from

research and public health issues for the P-I. He has reported on global health matters in Africa, Asia, India and Latin America. Read Previous New York artist’s exhibit inspires reflection Read Next MFA students earn top honors COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson July 24, 2024 Three students share how

got me thinking about just the span of history that she lived through in the 20th century. A lot of very dramatic things happened during her lifetime. I became very curious about that juxtaposition between the small individual life against the background of large historical events. Obviously, that’s the case for any life, including ours, but for her, I started to wonder how her life was related to larger things like immigration, war and capitalism. So that really is what happened, that the

Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so! Read Previous Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Read Next Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13

classmates. So, you see, global engagement at PLU means much more than studying abroad. PLU has inspired countless alumni to work and travel and engage with people around the globe in positive and uplifting ways. Not only does PLU cherish our diverse world – the world needs more PLU. Wild Hope The reflections we have shared and the ceremonies we have witnessed on this combined inauguration and convocation day have given all of you—but especially our new students—a glimpse into our institutional history

, are voiced by an instructor outside the room, watching the scene unfold. “The experience provided some safety but still triggered strong emotions,” Bird says. “With this physical presence in front of you and the clock ticking, someone’s life is in your hands.”PLU School of NursingCommitment, Caring and LeadershipLearn about the mission, history and programs offered, as well as download application materials.Students often attend simulation labs in groups of eight, accompanied by their instructor

deported.” He immediately applied and helped his two brothers and friends apply. He was familiar with government forms from years of doing his parents’ taxes. “When it came out I applied and that allowed me to be more secure in a way that I was able to more freely talk about who I am,” Kim said. “My history, my story as well as my status.” Kim is just one of many students who attend PLU with undocumented or DACA status. The official number is not known in an effort to protect the security and privacy

biology, so it’s never boring.” Wilson’s desire to become a pediatrician stems from a love of helping others. Wilson enjoys taking care of people, especially children. “The core of a profession in medicine is improving the quality of people’s lives.”Wilson, who has lived in Parkland since middle school, is already practicing community care in her role as a tutor through the Parkland Literacy Center. She tutors local middle and high school youth in all subjects, and hopes to help bridge the gap between

. Finally, my students are free. The asceticism of teaching entails respecting their freedom.While respecting the freedom of my students is prior to all else in teaching humanities, there still is much that I do to invite them into the space where the power of the humanities resides. I introduce them to the field of American religious history in the most engaging way possible, letting them see my own fascination with it. l show them issues; require them to translate material from one frame of reference