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hard to know when somebody is missing class, or sleeping through exams, or struggling in ways Mitchell doesn’t see. Beginning this academic year, PLU launched the Student Care Network, a system that’s giving Mitchell more information about her residents who may need extra care. The Student Care Network, or SCN, is an online case-management system designed to connect students to resources, help them navigate higher education and increase care for Lutes across campus. The system uses care forms

November 3, 2008 Election could bring health care reform As an estimated 47 million in the United States remain uninsured and health care costs continue to rise, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about access to affordable, quality health care. Presidential candidates are talking about reforming the health care system, although few details are forthcoming. For the first time since the early 1990s, the U.S. political environment offers the real possibility of fundamental health

interdisciplinary,” she explains. “I wanted to be prepared for an open-ended career.”  As an undergraduate, Butters interned with the Oregon Environmental Council and Citizens for a Healthy Bay. After graduation, she spent a year as the Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator at Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, followed by almost four years as a marketing manager at the Alaska Airlines Credit Union.  Butters is now the recruitment marketing team leader at MultiCare Health System. She oversees

financial performance for their partners. “PLU sets you up in positions to think critically about the problems our current healthcare system faces daily,” Burris says: in the classroom, through internships and with mentors in the industry. He’d first tried to decide between nursing and business, and decided to focus on both, in a way. But PLU didn’t accept Burris initially. Burris and his mother visited PLU’s admission department to talk about how and why PLU might still be a good fit, due to small

, creating a network of like-minded individuals dedicated to positively impacting education. Extensive Mentoring: The program offers extensive mentoring, ensuring that future educators receive the guidance and support needed for their professional growth and success. Paid Work Experience: Scholars will gain valuable hands-on experience through paid work opportunities at their school district throughout their college tenure, enriching their practical understanding of the education system. “The addition of

and Washington University in St. Louis. We also offer upper-division engineering courses at PLU, which count as engineering courses at both Washington University and Columbia. Learn about the Dual-Degree Engineering Program at PLU in one minute with Katrina Hay, associate professor of physics. Read Previous Advice for first-year students: Build a support system Read Next Rerun: Advice for first-year students—communicate with your professors LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024

. The leadership she demonstrated and the lessons she left us with will not be forgotten. In tribute to Rae Linda’s legacy of care for students, especially those first in their family to attend college, we have established the Dr. Rae Linda Brown Access Scholarship. Those wishing to make a memorial gift to this scholarship fund should contact the Office of Advancement. Anyone in need of grief counseling is encouraged to visit PLU’s Counseling Center or Campus Ministry. The PLU Employee Assistance

working on bringing a drinking water filter system to Valentin Gomez Farias Elementary School. “That will provide students with clean, fresh water every day,” McKenney said of the filtration system. “This will help the school in the sense that they don’t have to spend out to buy bottled water.” PLU senior Stena Troyer, who spent her J-term studying Australian examples of sustainable living, was among the nearly 60 people who turned out for McKenney’s talk. “I really enjoyed it,” Troyer said. “I’ve

connections. Instead, she found support in her interactions with faculty, including now-Dean of Inclusive Excellence Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Giovanna Urdangarain. Benge, who has a background in theater and interdisciplinary studies, was awarded a doctorate in gender studies in April by Arizona State University. While at ASU, Benge won a prestigious Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies in 2019. She has recently been named a Robert A. Oden Jr

username will be added into a Sakai course. Check with your professor if you are unsure of whether a Sakai site is available for their course. Professors may have created a Sakai site for your course, but it also must be published for students to view it. More questions? Contact the Sakai Support Team via sakai@plu.edu or 253-535-7509. You can also create a Help Desk Ticket at http://helpdesk.plu.edu. Use the Request Type “Sakai Learning Management System”. Read Previous Xavier 150 and Ramstad 206