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-away component of the MBA program. “We educate the next generation of graduate students.” Reed, the program director, agrees. “Business is global,” she said, adding that taking students abroad helps them gain new perspective to practically apply what they’ve learned in the classroom. Loomis says the new perspective she garnered abroad is valuable to her job today. She gained insight into the medical industry from Army doctors in her MBA cohort, the group who traveled with her to Peru. “They had a

quick to point out that while PLU student athletes are contributing a great deal to the Tacoma and Parkland communities, they receive just as much, if not more, from the experiences. “We’re trying to put our student athletes in leadership roles and help them become global citizens and more holistic leaders,” Turner said. For Oord, an ideal community service opportunity is one where all parties involved benefit from the experience. “It’s not about just you growing and improving,” Oord said. “If

Indigenous Studies Global Studies Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies Hispanic and Latino Studies Interdisciplinary Programs Co-curricular programs These featured centers at PLU support student learning and engaging in conversations regarding diversity, inclusion, and social justice. The Diversity Center The Center for Gender Equity The Wang Center for International Programs Campus Ministry PLU digital campaign explores the meaning of the words “anti-racist,” “anti-Black,” “decolonize” and “BIPOC”. “My

on research projects (and getting paid for it!). Did you know? PLU has a partnership with Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) to guarantee 6 spots for PLU students in their Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program - over 90% of PNWU MAMS graduates go on to health professional school programs. Did you know? Ready to get involved? Join PLU’s Health Sciences Club, our chapter of Global Medical Brigades (the largest student-led movement for global health and holistic

pursuing a career in non-profit development. My goal is to work as the West Coast director of major gifts for the Global Fund for Women. Selina Mach, Class of 2014I entered college unsure of the direction my education at PLU would take; my first year was spent dabbling in everything from economics to chemistry. I finally found my niche in a Women’s and Gender Studies course disguised as a first-year writing seminar. I found myself absorbed in the material, often relaying studies and statistics to

inquiry, service, leadership, and care, she has also expanded the university’s horizons—literally—by establishing a Gateway program in the Caribbean and leading and supporting multiple programs in Africa. Students at PLU have benefited enormously from her many courses in Postcolonial literature and from her active involvement in the Global Studies and Environmental Studies programs. And the PLU community as a whole has benefited from her service as Chair of the English Department, Dean of Humanities

me started on a lifelong passion for theatre.”   Smith joined PLU this fall after 16 years at New Mexico State University, including six as the theatre department head. He brings extensive experience in directing, improvisation, theatre management and playwriting. Smith is ready for new challenges and hopes his background can further community involvement and program growth at PLU. Coming from a large state university he’s excited for closer student interactions, smaller class sizes and the

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