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  • more than a (Bachelor of Business Administration).” Now, another former Lute has inspired his most recent project – an untitled book that aims to help students promote themselves, get jobs and start building their careers. Sears spoke at the Executive Leadership Series, hosted by the School of Business, on Feb. 22 to give PLU students a sneak peek. The series supports business programs at PLU by giving industry and organizational leaders a platform to share their expertise and insight. “I spent my

  • PLU Religious Inclusion & Accommodation Policy A Statement related to Religious and Spiritual Identities and Practices (for Students, Faculty, and Staff) As a University rooted in the tradition of Lutheran Higher Education, enacting a mission of critical inquiry, service, leadership, and care, and committed to Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability, Pacific Lutheran University values the multiple  religious and spiritual traditions and practices within our campus community and supports faculty

  • HistoryIn the spring of 2007, the First Year Experience Program, Diversity Center and Student Involvement & Leadership partnered to pilot a Common Reading program for a select group of first-year students.  The program was initially offered to President’s, Regents’ and Rieke Scholars; over the years, under the leadership of Amber Baillon and with the support of campus partners, it grew to include Act Six Scholars, IHON students, and students enrolled in PSYC 113, and in the Fall of 2012 it

  • today than ever for students seeking positions of leadership in the world. This point was made when Krise, then a dean at the University of the Pacific, took a tour of the Google campus. The high-tech executives made it clear to Krise that they troll for graduates from liberal arts schools to add to their cadre of employees. “They very deliberately hire every possible major for their work environment,” he said. The energy, the passion for new ideas and the sense of vocation that he saw at Google are

  • under multiple scenarios, because of the nature of our campus and the proactive leadership of our faculty, staff, and administration in preparing for such a return. A few ways in which we are prepared or preparing for a return to campus life include: Our park-like campus setting. Our Tacoma address belies our physical reality: that PLU is a largely self-contained 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood, with comprehensive services and room to safely experience college life while

  • oftentimes not getting home until 8, 9 or even past 10 p.m. This doesn’t work, especially when you have three kids under 6. My other motivating factor was Tacoma Schools and their leaders. I was inspired by what Tacoma Schools were doing in my community. District leaders were walking the talk and getting the results that kids deserve. I enjoy kids and schools in general; leadership is leadership at any level, but what I love about elementary is the joy that you see on students’ faces when they learn. I

  • 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 districts don’t hesitate to bring a PLU graduate on

  • increasing educational attainment by supporting historically marginalized, underrepresented and underserved students across the lifespan of learning. The theme for the fall event, which took place Oct. 19 at Central Washington University, was “Advancing Equity, Expanding Opportunity, Increasing Attainment.” Participants shared effective strategies for educational success among underserved populations of students, engaged lifelong learning partners through meaningful professional development, and fostered

  • Music Director of the Rainier Symphony Orchestra Wesley Schulz, Orchestra Director at the University of Puget Sound Marcus Tsutakawa, Conductor Emeritus of the Garfield Symphony Orchestra For Questions:Asieh Mahyar, Director of Orchestras School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7602 e-mail: asieh.mahyar@plu.edu Abby Deskins, Coordinator of Educational Outreach Programs College of Professional Studies; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7877 e-mail: adeskins

  • , Coordinator of Educational Outreach Programs College of Professional Studies; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7877 e-mail: adeskins@plu.eduSvend Rønning, Professor of Music – Violin; Chair of Stringed Instruments School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7605 e-mail: svend.ronning@plu.edu School of Music, Theatre & Dance Mary Baker Russell Music Center (253) 535-7602 e-mail: music@plu.eduMusic at PLU Additional Information:School of Music, Theatre & Dance Music