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strives to close student achievement gaps in Washington state. “I help other teachers develop qualities that I developed,” Jones said. After observing a teacher making a difference in that Philadelphia school – without the benefit of books, computers, or copy machines – Jones realized the power of education. “I believe education can change lives,” Jones said. Jones subsequently enrolled at PLU, where she received her teaching credential in 2001. With the memory of that Philadelphia school still vivid

, a passion that “really excites you, that taps into your passions and that…meets the world’s great need.” “We have all been summoned to excel,” he concluded. “It is that great vision for your life that is at the heart of  a PLU education. That is our dream today.” Read Previous Built on strength, ready for change Read Next Best Foot Forward 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

March 23, 2011 Heritage Society marks 30 years of aiding PLU’s long-term future Thirty years ago Gerry Evanson ’63, Lori (Hefty ’58) Steen, Jim Sparks ’61, Director of Planned Giving Ed Larson ’57, PLU President William O. Rieke and a few others got together to solve a problem. At the time, PLU did not have much of an endowment. And they knew that, for the university to prosper, that needed to change. So the group initiated PLU’s Heritage Society, which honors people who have made estate

August 23, 2011 Helping students connect with what’s next New initiative aims to help students prepare for life after PLU. By Barbara Clements Students come to Pacific Lutheran University with passion, creativity and a resolve to change the world for the better. Now PLU has a program that will help students focus their talents on an internship, volunteer experience and taking the leap to grad school and eventually a career. From entering first-year and sophomore students who need to choose a

position at ESPN. “The biggest thing was building relationships with people at Disney,” Loween said. “It pushed to always make a choice to be happy and positive. They want to see how you react to change and uncertain circumstances.” Part of what makes the Disney College Program unique is that students are assigned a minimum viable job, which can be a learning experience in itself, Herbert-Hill said. Loween’s job at Disney was working rides and initially he didn’t have the upbeat attitude that would

moved from Hawaii, where he was stationed for active duty, to the Army Reserves in Tacoma—and to Pacific Lutheran University. “Transition-wise, it is a huge change,” Dornbusch said. “Eight years of being told what to do and how to do it and always having a plan, and now I can do what I want, when I want, and that’s been a huge adjustment for me.” Dornbusch, originally from Florida, served as an E5 sergeant squad leader and worked in infantry on the front lines—the first ones into the fight. That

Chambon, France, and I didn’t know the meaning behind that,” said Sauvage from his base in Los Angeles.“It was still a footnote in history when I started looking into the story,” Sauvage said. “There has been a sea change since then, and these stories are the flavor of the month. It wasn’t that way in 1989.” Sauvage credits several factors for the Le Chambon region successfully hiding 5,000 Jewish refugees during WWII, including his parents. Germans were spread thinly in France at the time, he said

from 23 states and 10 countries. “Tom energetically engaged with students, faculty, university staff, alumni, and donors during a period of remarkable cultural change, both on campus and in our larger community. At a time of widespread student protests on campuses nationwide, PLU has benefitted from Tom’s skill in fostering dialogue with students and proactively addressing their concerns in a constructive and collaborative fashion, and we are committed to continuing that approach,” Severson said

Ugandan students living in Kampala in order to empower, ignite, and impact global change. “I’ve never seen a show that focuses so much on questions about development and cross-cultural interaction, and really leaves the audience like grappling with questions and thinking about these issues,” said Katherine Wiley, PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator and an integral part of bringing this event to campus.Event details: Artists: Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews Date: March 6 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Place

share and have that closure for my senior year.” “Obviously, there is a lot going on in the world right now, with the pandemic and the protests,” said Sager. “These projects show our generation’s ability to make a difference and directly create change for the community.” “We are big believers that learning doesn’t end with the flip of a tassel,” said Bergstrom. “Even after graduation, people want to share their capstone projects, and even more people want to listen to them.”   Read Previous Enumclaw