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, that core priorities are being upheld, and that progress is being measured and accounted for, so the school can adapt, respond, improve and thrive. “The work itself involves the intentional integration of strategic leadership, assessment, institutional research and accreditation,” McConnell says. “Ultimately the goal is to support people and processes and help move the university forward with intentionality and integrity to our mission.” McConnell joined the PLU faculty as a kinesiology professor
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Religion Major Capstone ProjectsAll Religion majors complete a major research project. Recent capstone projects completed by Religion majors are listed below.2019Jenise Cavness, Hesed (Lovingkindness) in the Book of Ruth Yina Finch, Out of the Branches: A Study of American Buddhist Identities at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple Raj Kumar, Justifying power through engineered faith: Monarchical leadership and prophetic Integrity in 1 Kings 22 Peanina Porter, Womanist Hope Kate Schneider, Words Have
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, there was only one other low-residency program like it in the Northwest. Now there are closer to a dozen—but probably still no other program quite like PLU’s. Rubin and Kitchen built PLU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program from scratch- and now, after directing it since its inception, they are stepping away from leadership roles. And now, PLU Associate Professor of English Rick Barot is stepping in—with excitement, and with gratitude. “Stan and Judith have been an incredible force
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visibility of PLU and inspire connection with prospective students and their families, current students, alumni, donors, influencers/thought leaders, and community members. Smith joined Student Involvement & Leadership at PLU in 2005. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in studio art from the University of Puget Sound and a MBA from PLU. Smith most recently served as the Executive Director of Content Development at PLU and was directly responsible for curating adaptive and sharable content that can be
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. “Because I didn’t want an added lens of when folks interacted with me, and that’s why I learned English so quickly and had as many leadership positions as possible,” Kim said. “I didn’t want anyone to doubt that I was an American.” When President Obama announced DACA in 2012, Kim remembered exactly how he felt. “It was exhilarating,” Kim said. “It gave me a new possibility that I could actually stay here, for a little while longer at least, without the fear of getting deported.” He immediately applied
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& Dance; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7614 e-mail: brownja@plu.edu Abby Deskins, Coordinator of Educational Outreach Programs College of Professional Studies; Pacific Lutheran University (253) 535-7877 e-mail: adeskins@plu.eduMore Information: Directions to PLU Bus Parking Information
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p.m. | Regency Room An educational forum on PLU’s policies regarding gender equity and sexual violence. Empty Bowls Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 4–6 p.m. | Anderson University Center MORE INFORMATION Fight hunger! Get a bowl! Do good, get fed! Purchase a handmade bowl for $10 using cash, Lutebucks or dining dollars. You’ll also get bottomless soup! Poverty Immersion Workshop Thursday, Nov. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Anderson University Center This poverty simulation invites 80 students to role-play how poverty works
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conferences and educational presentations, including classes, trainings and workshops, along with annual training of ministers, which focuses on one aspect of climate change such as food or water. “Faith engenders purpose and conviction regardless of faith identity, and imbues action with meaning,” he says. CEE participants may be Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, or indigenous faith leaders, all driven by purpose to provide love, care, and hope in the world, he observes.There are some differences in how
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these ideals are as relevant today as they were in Luther’s time, and there’s a lot to learn from the Reformation. “We live in a time of high anxiety,” he said. With news of economic turmoil, warfare and mass shootings, he said many people feel adrift. “I think a lot of people are yearning for some sense that their life means something.” That’s why he thinks the idea of vocation — a strong value within PLU’s educational mission — is particularly important. “Each one of us has a purpose and a
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, teaching life skills and empowering young people. She also taught English classes privately out of her home. “I had a strong desire to serve my country and people,” she said. “Through our educational work, I learned that I needed to know more about family dynamics in order to be more effective serving this population. … I came to a conclusion that marriage and family therapy could provide me with skills and expertise needed.” After two years of research, Sabet-Kazilas applied to roughly 20 programs in
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