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Act Six scholar Andre Jones ‘22 grows leadership skills through outreach Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 2, 2021 February 2, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsWhen it came time to find a college, Andre Jones ‘22 had options. He considered attending a historically black college or university, like Howard University or Morehouse College. Fortunately for PLU, the Tukwila, Washington native found himself pulled closer to home. His choice of schools narrowed after he was awarded

elevate the national profile of Lute athletics. Mike was the overwhelming choice of the hiring committee made up of students, staff, faculty, and alumni.” Snyder heads to Tacoma after spending the previous seven years as Director of Athletics at fellow Division III institution Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. While at Illinois College, Snyder oversaw an athletic department with 23 varsity sports and nearly 500 student-athletes. (PLU has 19 varsity sports and more than 450 student-athletes

environmental policy political work and work in theaters. Hopefully, I’ll work an environmental job by day and my theatre job at night. Knapp: I’d love to continue acting, directing, costuming or writing. I’ve applied for environmentally-focused internships and am waiting to hear back. Cross your fingers for me! Read Previous From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration Read Next PLU student team finishes in the top five at international math modeling

often than not, the individual that made the mistake already knows what they did wrong, so my goal is to encourage them to find the solution rather than tell them the answer right away. By giving players the opportunity to attempt and try new techniques, they begin to understand and develop skills necessary to perform at their best on a game day. Why is autonomy important for the student-athlete, especially in team sports? Autonomy is just giving them a chance to have control to have a choice

organizational change and industry leadership. Armed with an MBA, you can start leading organizational change in any field — one of the most sought-after skills today. The critical ability to be an exemplary leader: If you’ve ever been frustrated with leadership in your industry and if you’re passionate about ensuring that teams succeed, then an MBA could be a good choice for you. This versatile degree gives you the tools and knowledge to provide much-needed leadership in your industry. Career advancement

management for creating “unnecessary stress.” 76 percent of job seekers describe their boss as “toxic.” 17 percent of employees say that management is “incompetent.” So, if you’re interested in being part of the solution to poor leadership and interested in facilitating organizational change in your industry, getting an MBA could be the most strategic choice for you.Tip: Interested in filling a significant talent gap? Download PLU’s MBA Guide!Download a Guide to Advance Your Career with an MBADownload

 were sufficiently positive to cause Starbucks to select coconut milk instead of almond milk as an alternative to traditional dairy products in coffee beverages.Environmental ConsiderationsThe almond industry won’t be happy with Starbucks’  choice of coconut milk over almond milk, but drought-weary California residents may view this decision as an environmentally responsible decision.  The $11 billion almond growing industry will miss the boon of being picked by Starbucks, but absent the increased

risk last year – a leap of faith, if you will – by leaving his wife and young daughter behind in Seattle, and coming to New York to look for work. He slept on a friend’s floor and braced himself for years of small gigs and waiting tables. But he didn’t regret his choice. If there is one thing he learned at PLU, it was to follow his passion. That was made even more clear his sophomore year, when his father nearly died from an aneurysm. He decided to switch majors from education, where his enthusiasm

learn to drive—they find themselves stopped by a system that does not recognize their long-term identities or their lack of choice in becoming undocumented. Imagine that. Then imagine yourself back in high school and suddenly finding that although all of your friends were doing these marvelous grown-up activities, you could not. After recovering from the initial shock, we would want people to understand our story, to treat us with dignity and respect and to welcome us legally into the American

work in education at PLU. “I knew the education I got there was great,” Lantz said. “I still draw on things I learned back then today.” So, when it came time to earn her principal’s credential, PLU was an easy choice. Lantz also appreciates the reasonable cost of the program, compared to some others she considered. “PLU was up front about how much it was going to cost,” she  said. “They gave you the bottom line.” Students in PLU’s principal preparation program learn about education law from a