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(Advancement Via Individual Determination) deepen the dialogue. Three AVID teachers (two of them Lutes!) work with students—many whose parents did not go to college—to build “hidden skills” such as organization, note-taking and review necessary for college planning, Leifsen said. An eighth-grade Alex Mattich is among these Ferrucci Junior High students who toured PLU as part of an AVID class. (Photo courtesy of Alex Mattich) College students come to Ferrucci to mentor the younger ones, and whole AVID

fall semester of 2012, taught by Avila and Smith. The course leveraged the skills of art students to help market and express efforts of sustainability on campus. “It was design for social change,” Avila said. For art students, that meant finding ways to best communicate and illustrate the ins and outs of sustainability. During the course, the students worked toward promoting an annual challenge at PLU – unPLUg. The event challenges different residence halls to cut the amount of energy they consume

Award to expand Student Life’s PLUS 100: Transition to PLU program. PLUS 100 is an extended-orientation first-year seminar that has shown to increase graduation rates. Expansion of the program would include continuing to offer the program for all incoming first-year students and providing student teaching assistants for all sections. It would also involve investing in the professional development of instructors and TAs to emphasize the social justice outcomes associated with increased retention

background can help you serve your country and promote global peace, security, and stability. You will also be able to attend information sessions and panel discussions about various career paths, paid internships and career gateway programs, professional fellowship opportunities, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, employee life and support, and reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. Additionally, you can engage with U.S. Department of State personnel one

award is given each year to an elected leader who governed well, raised living standards and then left office. According to the report, the president hopes to use the prize to advance the objectives of the Hifikepunye Pohamba foundation, which helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education. Read the full BBC News story here. Read Previous 11 PLU Students Attend Amazon’s First Annual PNW Career Day Read Next Lutes Show Passion for Vocation with National Teaching Achievement

in the face of such an incredible ordeal demonstrated an exceptionally strong will to succeed and overcome whatever challenge was set before her.” Hunt has been in remission nearly five years. For the first couple, Hunt said, she wasn’t comfortable talking about her illness, but now, as part of Survivors Teaching Students, she teaches medical professionals in Oregon and Washington—including nursing students at PLU—how to recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Katie Hunt speaks at the 2014 TED

makes our story especially important is that we were the first university in Maryland to welcome students of all races and backgrounds,” Hrabowski says of UMBC. “We are a place for all students to participate equally in higher education, preparing them for meaningful lives and careers that work to solve the most pressing problems facing humanity.” He touts the university’s unique story of learning how to help all students — including those who are underrepresented in higher education — be the best

you’ve done. There’s a big learning curve to business ownership. There should be a checklist.” Even though his Chinese Studies major didn’t provide such a checklist, Thoburn said his experiences at PLU helped shape what he’d need to succeed. “PLU really taught me integrity and leadership,” Thoburn said; “skills that have helped me in owning a business.” Being a part of the Tacoma a community is an important part of business ownership for the people at Wingman. A part every sale at Wingman Brewers

to describe his experience so far. How did you learn about the Legislative Internship Program? Professor Maria Chavez informed students in her State and Local Government J-Term class last year that no PLU students were accepted into the program during the 2014 legislative session. I knew then that I needed to apply and represent fellow Lutes. What made you want to apply? It is, in the words of Professor Sid Olufs, a “Cadillac internship.” For any policy nerd like myself, there is probably no

June 4, 2009 Celebrating God’s creation and bringing others along STANDING ATOP a mountain with unobstructed views and seeing the contours of valleys below is an awe-inspiring event for Dan Baker. In fact, it is where he relates to God. It is something Baker wants to share. He hopes to inspire youth by helping them explore the same things that inspire him – a chance to see God’s creation in all its glory. One place Baker has found what he’s after is at Camp Luther haven, an ELCA camp near Coeur