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world and returned with a mission: to raise money to open an expanded training center for students in Shillong, Meghalaya, in northeast India. In November 2010, Bryant spent two weeks teaching students at a village training center called Bellefonte Community College (BCC) in Shillong. There, her eyes were opened to pressing and extraordinary educational needs. “High school drop out rates are at 70 percent,” according to Bryant. “There’s no accountability system there.” Of the students who stayed and

October 17, 2013 Life of the Mind: Democracy & the American Dream – for DREAMers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Pk401CS6M About the DREAM Act – and DREAMers Named after the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, a measure first proposed in 2001, DREAMers are undocumented immigrant high-school graduates who are willing and ready to pursue their educational and life goals, yet unable to do so. The DREAMers label is evocative of the familiar concept of The American Dream, and

Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare PLU's First DNP Cohort Graduate Jessica Wheeler Posted by: mullernx / October 19, 2022 October 19, 2022 PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Jessica Wheeler from the first graduating class of the DNP program.The Puget Sound region is facing a mental health crisis. A shortage of care facilities paired with an increase in demand is putting a strain on providers who aren’t

, and Toys for Tots. “We always try to find a way to help,” Korsmo said. After the tragic shooting of four Lakewood police officers at Forza, Korsmo Construction stepped up and created the fallen officer memorial at the café. “It came to our attention, and it felt right,” said Korsmo. “It was just an automatic response.” Korsmo’s leadership in volunteerism earned his company the Corporations for Community Award, given by the secretary of state. Korsmo Construction was the sole recipient of this

and leadership back with them when they return home.” “Peace Corps announces Top Colleges annually to recognize the schools that contribute the most alumni making a difference overseas through volunteer service,” said Peace Corps West Coast Regional Manager Janet Allen. “We thank and congratulate PLU as one of the 23 universities from the West Coast producing globally-minded leaders who turn idealism into action as Peace Corps Volunteers.” Currently, more than 8,000 volunteers are working with

). “Pacific Lutheran University has demonstrated that it is in substantial conformity with The Forum’s Standards of Good Practice, and maintains a commitment and dedication to offering high quality programs in education abroad at a level of excellence acceptable to the larger academic community,” wrote Melissa A. Torres, President and CEO of The Forum. The FRP “was impressed with the support from university leadership and the larger community for education abroad, the level of student and faculty

Full-tuition Scholarship Program Now Open to Yakima Students Posted by: bennetrr / November 10, 2020 November 10, 2020 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has announced the expansion of the Act Six Scholarship to Yakima Valley students, broadening the reach of this highly successful full-tuition, full-need scholarship partnership.Act Six, a leadership and scholarship program that connects local community affiliates with faith- and social justice-based

University of Delaware REU Program Posted by: alemanem / January 4, 2019 January 4, 2019 The University of Delaware is now accepting applications for the summer Science & Engineering Leadership Initiative (SELI) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). The REU program is open to all undergraduate students with disabilities (mobility, sensory, learning, psychological, medical, or other) who are majors in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemistry-related fields. Research experience is not

Director Search Update Posted by: rosenbjp / May 11, 2017 May 11, 2017 By John P RosenbergInterim Director for Congregational EngagementDuring our recent search for a half-time Director of Congregational Engagement, we heard from a variety of stakeholders as well as the candidates that the Director for Congregational Engagement sounded much more like a full-time rather than a half-time position.Given that reality along with other leadership changes at PLU, the Search Committee expressed its

blankets that keep kids comfortable and warm.” At PLU, Garabedian learned skills she uses today – in speaking, organizing, communicating, managing logistics and leadership – while working as a tour guide for the Office of Admission, and with the Youth Leadership Institute. “All of those skills benefit you in the workplace,” she says. Shoebox Sharing Around the World Today, Garabedian’s organization makes over 600 fleece blankets for children annually — and next year, the organization will celebrate its