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Education major gives back to Parkland community https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/education-major-gives-back-to-parkland-community/

-12 students in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce school districts. Tutoring is led by PLU student volunteers, and an average of 15 students each semester regularly donate their time. With goals to provide support to adult English language learners in the near future, the Parkland Literacy Center is fast becoming an educational cornerstone in the local South Sound community. “My goal is not only to do what I can to provide access to education for everyone, but to make sure that the community knows

Exploring Teaching Jobs in Washington State https://www.plu.edu/mae-teaching/news/teaching-jobs-in-wa-state/

, Washington state specifically is experiencing a shortage of teachers in a variety of subjects. According to a report by the USDE Department of Education, Washington has the following teacher shortage areas: Career and Technical Education Elementary Education English as a Second Language Health and Physical Fitness Language Arts Mathematics STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Special Education Note: Interested in bridging the gap between STEM and education? Read our recent article

Recognized for top study away programs https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2009/03/16/recognized-for-top-study-away-programs/

“Gateway” semester abroad programs that include study in Sichuan University in China, an advanced-level Spanish language program in Oaxaca, Mexico as well as programs in Norway, Namibia and Trinidad-Tobago. The gate swings both ways, he noted. About 235 students representing 24 countries study on campus and international scholars are always present. Campus groups focus on international issues, such as the Invisible Children Club, which looks at issues facing children in Uganda. And The Mast, the

Faculty Spotlight: Catherine Ha https://www.plu.edu/msma/blog/faculty-spotlight-catherine-ha/

specialized middle school for music.” But at the time, Ha’s teachers in South Korea didn’t value music as highly as other disciplines. “There seemed to be a prejudice, at least among some, that art and music were for kids who weren’t as good at academics,” she says. “It’s since changed, but back then a lot of my teachers thought that math and science were the most important skills to have, then language, then the arts. I showed talent in math as a young kid, and a lot of talent in language; but because

PLU students intern with Trinidad and Tobago Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/intern-trinidad-and-tobago-division-of-health-wellness-and-social-protection/

Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024 Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market May 20, 2024

Mentorship Leads to Job at Nike https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/mentorship-leads-to-job-at-nike/

science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024 Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market May 20, 2024

PLU Named Best Option for Financial Aid in Washington https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-named-best-option-for-financial-aid-in-washington/

page. Learn more at www.plu.edu/admission/affordability. Read Previous Global Classrooms Read Next Mentorship Leads to Job at Nike LATEST POSTS Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24

Reasons you should study psychology at PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/study-psychology-plu/

’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024 Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market May 20, 2024

You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Forensic Science? https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/you-ask-we-answer-do-you-have-forensic-science/

Rowing Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Is your campus safe? LATEST POSTS Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024 Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and

You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number? https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/you-ask-we-answer-where-do-i-find-my-plu-student-id-number-2/

interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024 Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market May 20, 2024