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Emerging Leader in Education ‹ Resolute Online: Winter 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2016/emerging-leader-in-education/

was one of the toughest experiences of my teaching career. My class was challenging, and they taught me how to survive and fight for what is right. This would have never happened if PLU had not listened to my dreams as an educator. Another memorable experience was learning about PLU’s commitment to service. I think this was really the capstone of my education at PLU. I remember coming out of my undergrad and having a clear sense of purpose for social justice and serving others. Zach Powers '10

Debbie Cafazzo – ResoLute: Spring 2018 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2018/author/dcafazzo/

taught at PLU since 1997. “It doesn’t mean they didn’t want what was best for me.” Still, she remembers her mother’s reaction: “You have ideas above your station, young lady.” As Ellard-Ivey would discover, it’s not easy being first. Students whose parents or siblings have not attended college face significant hurdles when they choose higher education. Many not only lack cash, but they also may be deficient in the kind of social and cultural capital that their peers with college-educated parents gain

Prepare https://www.plu.edu/studyaway/prepare/

, there is generally a low-cost fee. Social Media can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family back home, as well as keeping in touch with new friends after your program ends. The Wang Center loves to see what students are up to during their programs. Tag pictures and posts with #lutesaway. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Blogging Blogging while abroad is a great way to journal and share your experiences with your friends and family. Rather than updating all

Zach Powers ’10 – Resolute Online: Winter 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/author/powerszs/

mastery-based grades (students’ contracted for the grade they wanted for each unit), and to motivate students’ progression through the curriculum with gamification. Was it while you were implementing some of these new practices that you became active in education communities online and on social media? Yes, this is when I started blogging and sharing on social media about my classroom successes and challenges. It was through this process that I became an advocate for blended learning as an avenue to

To Do List – Graduate https://www.plu.edu/iss/new-students/to-do-list/grad/

January 15 for Spring. Get Connected on Social Media! We have a special Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Blogger Accounts. Please check them out! Reach out to us Chat, email or call us! If you are already in the area, please do not hesitate to stop by!

PLU Puts Its Own Face on National Campaign: It’s On Us to Stop Sexual Assault https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/12/17/plu-puts-its-own-face-on-national-campaign-its-on-us-to-stop-sexual-assault/

affected by this,” said Stephens. Aaron Steelquist, Programs Coordinator, Student Involvement and Leadership Steelquist, with the help of Hai Doan, Assistant Director of Social Media and Technology in Student Involvement & Leadership, created the PLU posters for the It’s On Us campaign. The posters, which can be seen throughout campus, feature students and staff—everyone from athletes, professors, student leaders and faculty has been invited to participate. “Everyone seemed into the idea and wanted to

PLU sponsors “Edvard Munch and the Sea” at the Tacoma Art Museum https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/04/06/edvard-munch-tam/

influences of Edvard Munch on printmakers and artists today. Edvard Munch and the Sea kicks off with a Members’ Opening party on the evening of April 9, followed by the Collector’s Conversation with Sally Epstein and TAM’s executive director Stephanie Stebich on April 10. Related events include a hands-on printmaking workshop with PLU arts instructor and designated master printer Craig Cornwall, a sketching workshop led by artist Darsie Beck, an Educator’s Evening at TAM, an I-Scream social, a coloring

Faculty members approach difficult budget cuts in a ‘very PLU way,’ with care and inquiry https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/09/11/fjc-process/

working group that meets regularly to think of ways to support all people affected by these decisions and the process by which the decisions will be made. “We’re building a solid social support network,” Ceynar said. “It was one of the first things we discussed when the group was formed this summer.” Belton said Gregson’s insistence on maintaining that support system embodies PLU’s mission and commitment to care. From the beginning, even as the committee was being formed, the process has been handled

“Show Me the Money!” Q&A about salary increases, funding new initiatives, and budget accountability. https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2016/04/12/show-me-the-money-i-answer-your-questions-and-comments-about-salary-increases-funding-new-initiatives-and-budget-accountability/

site design that is optimized for mobile use, but an encouraging measure to note is the increase in unique page views of our first-year apply page, up 40% in one year. Referrals from outside web sites are up nearly 70%, and referrals of new users from social media are up over 200% year over year. Referrals of new users from email are up 150%, and that includes efforts by both Admissions and Advancement. The only measure that is down is our bounce rate, or the number of people who leave after only

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or funding opportunity that’s not on our list? Let us know at wang.center@plu.edu. Students interested in exploring social justice and human rights: Learn about Humanity In Action Funds four weeks of summer human rights study in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo, or Warsaw Allows you to develop a human rights project over the next 11 months Sign up for email updates Students interested in language learning: The Critical Language Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study a