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event on March 6th.The critically acclaimed musical theater sensation, written and composed by former Peace Corps volunteer Matt Gould and actor and UgandaProject co-founder Griffin Matthews, is a departure from the event’s traditional lecture format, poignantly exploring the challenges and pitfalls of doing humanitarian work by inviting the audience to reflect critically on service, leadership and care in both global and local contexts.“At the most basic level, Americans are often taught that we

, right and wrong, and they will face a world in the crippling holds of narrow self-interest and consuming greed,” he said. “So they must be equipped with the moral frameworks, core values, and personal strength that will enable them to confront harsh reality and uphold the highest ideal.” In our world today, Anderson, concluded, America’s competitive advantage is producing graduates and leaders who can think. PLU provides excellence in this area, he said. Today, Anderson will speak again, welcoming

PLU Establishes Parkland Promise Scholarships Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 12, 2015 Image: (Photo: Zach Powers/PLU) March 12, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community.PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the

10 ways to take care of your mental health as a college student Being a college student, honestly, can be really stressful - in lots of different ways. Posted by: mhines / June 28, 2023 Image: PLU is all about having your back, making sure you have the support you need, and fostering a community of care. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 28, 2023 Taking care of your mental health and overall well-being (and taking care of each other) is vital when you’re in college. PLU is all about having your back

of social work. These roles may include social work assistants, case managers, community outreach coordinators, and family support workers. A BSW provides the opportunity to work directly with individuals and communities, assisting them in accessing necessary resources and support. With a BSW, you can work in settings like child welfare agencies, healthcare organizations, and non-profit organizations. You can contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by addressing

reason for the recent resurgence of paraeducators, as Gerlach writes, is “that more and more children need small-group and individual help.” “His work is important because it’ll provide paraeducators and teachers the kinds of intellectual tools related to working together,” Frank Kline, dean of the School of Education said. “This will provide an increasingly stronger system of adult support, teachers and paraprofessionals for our students.” Gerlach is a professor of special education in the School of

of scary, because all my life I have been a student,” she said. Marquez hopes to find some training programs related to her career to participate in, and will continue to help those around her through her compassion and love for community. Read Previous Advice for first-year students: Build a support system Read Next Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation LATEST POSTS Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU July 31, 2024 Summer Reading

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Mishler) Laumb says she heard about the opportunity by word of mouth, pointing to the circus’ popularity. “The director of operations knew I was a circus junkie,” Laumb said. “She had me interview for a position and (I) ended up working at the box office and being a company member.” Laumb already had some training. She was honing her skills in aerial silk performance at CircusMecca — Mendocino Center for Circus Arts. Aerial silk performance is a form of acrobatics. Performers hang from panels of the

PLU chemists are heading to the ACS National Meeting in Denver Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 21, 2015 March 21, 2015 PLU chemists are heading to the ACS National Meeting in Denver March 22-26! Find abstracts from PLU students and faculty by searching the online program at the the link below for authors Lytle, Munro, Saxowsky, Waldow, and Yakelis. If you’re a PLU alum who will be at the meeting, email Professors Fryhle, Munro, or Waldow and let us know (addresses available via PLU chem home