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Swimmer Jay Jones rewrites the record books. And he’s only a sophomore. When PLU swimming head coach Jim Johnson recruited Jay Jones out of Mt. View High School in Vancouver, Wash., during the 2006-07 school year, he knew that the young man with an ordinary…
June 4, 2009 Swimmer Jay Jones rewrites the record books. And he’s only a sophomore. When PLU swimming head coach Jim Johnson recruited Jay Jones out of Mt. View High School in Vancouver, Wash., during the 2006-07 school year, he knew that the young man with an ordinary last name could be an extraordinary swimmer for his Lutes. In (swimming)recruiting you go by times, not like other sports such as basketball and football where it is more subjective,” Johnson said. “He had good times, so we knew
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A year after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Mark Carrato ‘94 had been island hopping around rural southwestern Japan teaching English to junior high school students. But now he had a decision to make—return to the United States and begin the law school he had…
Looking Outward: Mark Carrato ‘94 leads the U.S. Government’s Power Africa initiative Posted by: Silong Chhun / January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021 By Anneli HaralsonMarketing and Communications Guest WriterA year after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Mark Carrato ‘94 had been island hopping around rural southwestern Japan teaching English to junior high school students. But now he had a decision to make—return to the United States and begin the law school he had been deferring or
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Our Middle Name: People of Wondrous Ability Editor’s note: This essay is the first in a series of writings in Scene from various authors on Lutheran outreach in the world, and the impact and meaning of a Lutheran higher education. By Professor Samuel Torvend, Chair…
principles of Lutheran Higher Education.” One faculty member asked the assembly a simple but necessary question: “What might be these principles?” Part of the answer can be found in a new document recently prepared by PLU faculty and administrators: Core Elements in Lutheran Higher Education. Drawing on the legacy of Lutheran educational reform begun in the 16th century, Core Elements points to seven elements or principles alive in the education of students at PLU: Questioning of current knowledge and
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PLU and the Parkland community are familiar to Kirsten Kreis . Her roots run deep in Parkland, from learning to swim in the PLU pool, to completing her high school assignments in the Mortvedt Library, to walking across the stage in Olson Auditorium at her…
Lifelong Parkland/Spanaway resident Kirsten Kreis leads Pierce County Navigator Program at PLU Posted by: Ava Edmonds / December 6, 2023 Image: Business Outreach Director Kristen Kreis poses for a portrait along Garfield Street next-door to PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) December 6, 2023 By Ava EdmondsPLU and the Parkland community are familiar to Kirsten Kreis. Her roots run deep in Parkland, from learning to swim in the PLU pool, to completing her high school assignments in the Mortvedt Library
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Originally published in 1999 My lifelong commitment to the liberal arts took root in the fourth grade, when I met my classmate and dear life-long friend Sally. During that entire year, Sally rode her bike to my house, and after school, we both rode our…
The Pragmatism of the Liberal Arts Posted by: alex.reed / May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022 By Roberta BrownOriginally published in 1999My lifelong commitment to the liberal arts took root in the fourth grade, when I met my classmate and dear life-long friend Sally. During that entire year, Sally rode her bike to my house, and after school, we both rode our bikes to hers. We read books on her neatly made bunk beds and I spent the night there as often as possible. In junior high, Sally lugged her books
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by Lizz Zitron and Amy Stewart-Mailhiot There is often a sizable divide between what students actually know and their perception of what they know. There is an equally sizable divide between students’ high school academic experience and their college one. Both of these divides can…
young adults in higher education settings, consult the excellent, large-scale projects available from Project Information Literacy. All of this got us thinking about our first year students. Anecdotally, we see them struggle with the expectations of college level research. We also believe that many of their high school experiences have not prepared them for academics at PLU. In an effort to gather baseline information on the new FY cohort, we collected data at New Student Registration from 154 new
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TACOMA, WASH. (July 25, 2016) – Pacific Lutheran University was named one of the top colleges in the country for awarding creative arts scholarships by LendEDU. PLU ranked 22nd on the list, credited with distributing more than $1.4 million in creative arts scholarships in 2015. It…
by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and questioning, the preparation of citizens in service to the world and to its ongoing reform. Read Previous PLU alumna emphasizes the student in ‘student athlete’ in her new role as UW athletic director Read Next Lutes to join group of 8 from around nation to represent young voices at U.N. climate conference in Morocco COMMENTS
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Tacoma, WASH. (August 29, 2016) — Washington Monthly’s annual college guide ranks Pacific Lutheran University 15th nationally on its list of “Best Master’s Universities,” according to a report published Monday. It also ranked PLU the 72nd “Best Bang for the Buck” institution among western colleges.…
opportunities, PLU helps its 3,300 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their vocations in life. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and questioning, the preparation of citizens in service to the world and to its ongoing reform. Read Previous Sidewalk project begins Aug. 29 to improve pedestrian accessibility near PLU’s campus Read Next Brooke Thames
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Makaela Whalen ’23 has a passion for the environment and animals. Her desire to find a meaningful vocation that feeds those passions resulted in her pursuing a degree in either environmental or animal law. “As long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to…
Makaela Whalen ’23 adds a pre-law minor to full schedule as she prepares for law school Posted by: nicolacs / June 6, 2022 Image: Image: (From left to right) Honorable Philip K. Sorensen, Connor Lemma ’22, Makaela Whalen ’23, Calissa Hagen ’24, Honorable Clarence Henderson, Jr. (photo courtesy of Judge Sorensen) June 6, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsMakaela Whalen ’23 has a passion for the environment and animals. Her desire to find a meaningful vocation that feeds those
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Makaela Whalen ’23 has a passion for the environment and animals. Her desire to find a meaningful vocation that feeds those passions resulted in her pursuing a degree in either environmental or animal law. “As long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to…
Makaela Whalen ’23 adds a pre-law minor to full schedule as she prepares for law school Posted by: Silong Chhun / June 6, 2022 Image: (From left to right) Honorable Philip K. Sorensen, Connor Lemma ’22, Makaela Whalen ’23, Calissa Hagen ’24, Honorable Clarence Henderson, Jr. (photo courtesy of Judge Sorensen) June 6, 2022 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsMakaela Whalen ’23 has a passion for the environment and animals. Her desire to find a meaningful vocation that feeds those
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