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scholastic projects. DeLaRosby said students have control over how much work they invest in their membership with Phi Kappa Phi. “When I joined I never thought I’d use it for anything other than just being a member,” DeLaRosby said. But several years after joining, DeLaRosby reached out to Phi Kappa Phi to help fund his dissertation research.  The scholarship DeLaRosby received was the Love of Learning award in 2013 for a pilot study investigating characteristics of successful college students who were

March 7, 2008 Economist Arthur Laffer discusses U.S. economy Economist and consultant Arthur Laffer visited PLU to offer his view on the current climate of recession, deficits and tax stimulus packages. Known as “the father of supply-side economics,” Laffer was a member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board. In that position, he helped guide U.S. economic policy in the 1980s. He proposed that reductions in federal taxes on businesses and individuals would lead to increased

Sunshine Private School’s All Girl Marimba Band and the PLU Percussion Ensemble. Once back at PLU, she created a multimedia exhibit featuring music and video from the marimba band and local batik art masks. Later that year, in October, the Percussion Ensemble played some of the Sunshine marimba band’s songs at its fall concert. When PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education told her about the Fulbright program in 2021, Larios saw the grant as a way to finish what she started — both with her research and

PLU introduces new Doctor of Education in educational leadership Posted by: mhines / May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing and CommunicationsPLU officials announced the launch of a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership program. The program will focus on educational leadership in P-12 schools, preparing graduates to serve as district superintendents and in other education strategy and leadership roles.“We are thrilled to announce the new Ed.D in Educational

active duty and veteran members. Other members of Northwest Trade aspire to own and invest in small businesses (Daniels), practice corporate law (Stanphill) and work in market research (Fisher). Lee has yet to decide what area of business he’d like specialize in. He has been accepted into PLU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and will begin graduate coursework this fall. The group says they are not sure what’s next for Northwest Trade, but they are exploring their options. “The

said. After months of research and vetting, the web team decided to create a Content Management System using an open source product: WordPress. “We could design it in a responsive environment—so it would function and look good on phones, tablets, laptops and desktops— and we would be able to provide various user access to manage the whole thing,” Albert said. “In less than a year, we created a new CMS, redesigned the website, migrated and adjusted content and launched to a very excited and

what you post or share online or the jokes you tolerate. Use your imagination to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, kicks or sandals. Do the simple thing and treat all people the way you want to be treated.” Read Previous ASPLU president Ellie Lapp on student government, research and preparing for life after graduation Read Next PLU’s Whiteneck and Smith Global Peacebuilding Award helps Lutes independently work abroad on humanitarian efforts COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

internships and pursue professional development opportunities beyond PLU’s campus to continue their academic goals. The Lutes featured below represent three stories of the hard work done by PLU students and recent graduates this summer.Kendra Saathoff ’17 By Brooke Thames ’18 Since 2014, the Krise Endowed Internship Fund has provided students with opportunities to gain experience in career fields related to their studies. This year, the Krise Internship helped one student take her education from the

shut down the largest learning and research center of the country for 10 months. Thanks to the strike, the university remains tuition free to this day, but it was a very tense and polarizing moment. “Güeros” explores how students who, for the most part, were not part of the strike lived through those months. What does “Güeros” have to say about socio-political issues in Mexico City? Also, what does the film have to say about youth in Mexico City?  I love Alonso’s idea of making a road movie of

PLU alumna Jenifer Leavens ’18 leads elementary education at Chief Leschi Schools Posted by: Zach Powers / March 20, 2023 Image: Jenifer Leavens is the elementary assistant principal at Chief Leschi. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) March 20, 2023 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterJenifer Leavens was an experienced educator when she decided it was time to pursue a master’s degree in education. A transplant from California, she wasn’t sure which Puget Sound area university had