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program to study away. However, research shows a profound impact on a student’s self-efficacy and cultural competence when they work in an international school, she said. “It’s transformative,” she said of the experience. “You’re very much aware of your perspective and other people’s perspective, and you know how to teach to those.” The Republic of Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990. While the constitution guarantees free, quality education for all, the education system is only 18

. Another LEED point-getter: the UC is powered entirely by renewable energy, which is generated from natural sources that cannot be depleted, like wind and solar power. PLU signed a two-year commitment to purchase wind energy through Parkland Light and Water and the Bonneville Power Administration. Established in 1993, the LEED program evaluates buildings in five areas: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Points are

easy to ‘fall off track’ in college. “PLU has expectations similar to what a parent expects.” Scott always knew he wanted to be a music teacher and he wanted to find the best program. He looked at California, Oregon, the local public universities and some of the private colleges. “PLU offered the most respected music education program and I knew PLU would give me the best outcome,” he said. “I liked the student to faculty ratio – and the quality of the music education program was superior.” He

enhanced access to the PLU campus for the military community. As PLU’s Director of Military Outreach, Farnum will be responsible for increasing PLU’s engagement with current and prospective military and veteran communities; increasing enrollment of military-affiliated students while ensuring that PLU provides broad and high-quality service to these students; and coordinating PLU’s current veterans services. Among those: dedicated academic advising, financial-aid specialists experienced with veteran

graduate and prep cook who’s going along as his assistant. “I think she is tremendously talented and has shown a lot of drive,” Sipe said. “She is a great benefit to bring to the competition.” Ment’or is a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire excellence in young culinary professionals and preserve the traditions and quality of cuisine in America. Its inaugural Young Chef Competition is described as “rigorous,” and you could describe its judges as “inspirational,” “intimidating” or both: chefs

colleagues get interviewed on the spot. I am so grateful for this career fair.” PLU’s undergraduate program produces 40-50 teachers every year. Bree Van Horn, assistant director of recruitment in the Education Department, said employers look to hire PLU Education students because of the students the program attracts in the first place. “School districts recognize the quality of our candidates,” said Van Horn. “They’ve had wonderful experiences [with previous PLU students]. If you want a teaching job

for them to enter graduate programs that build on their quality undergraduate foundations.” The agreement will streamline the process for PLU alumni applying for admission to Puget Sound’s Master in Public Health and Master of Education in counseling programs. Likewise, the agreement will streamline the process for Puget Sound alumni applying to PLU’s Master in Business Administration, Master of Science in Marketing Analytics, and Master of Science in Kinesiology programs. “For more than 100 years

sketched out areas for us to look to for future development and improvement. I am impressed with the hard and good quality work that has gone into these plans, and I am happy to arrive at the University in time to help shepherd the institution through the process of making plans to carry out the intentions of PLU2020. The greatest strength of our university is that true institutional leadership is about much more than presidents. The deep tradition of shared governance at PLU ensures that the values we

Charitable Trust will fund three student-faculty research projects. Each year, the trust funds dozens of projects that will enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to organizations seeking to strengthen the region’s educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. In 2009, the trust funded 43 scientific projects with $2.9 million in grants. “The foundation feels it’s important to support scientific exploration of the

gifts are critical to advancing the quality and distinctiveness of the university’s academic program: Endowments with a particular global emphasis in faculty development, curriculum development and expanding study-abroad opportunities; Support for student-faculty research opportunities that will enhance the educational experience of students and faculty working together one-on- one and in small groups to delve deeply into critical issues across the curriculum; Institutionalizing The Wild Hope