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doing student teaching in a local high school. After that I hope to teach high school history. Casey Church, Bachelor of Arts in mathematics education with a minor in history Why PLU? I had an inkling I wanted to into education in some way, and I knew PLU was a good school in that regard. I really liked the vibe of the small cramps, as well as the location nestled between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. I had heard positive things about the music on this campus and had a desire to try to

March 19, 2012 Karissa Bryant ’03 with school girl at Sacred Heart Boarding School in Shillong, India. Here Bryant is asking the girls who live at the school what they wanted to be when they grew up. In the evening they would share Khasi songs with Bryant and she would teach them English songs. (Photo courtesy of Karissa Bryant) Alumna works to teach, train students in India By Katie Scaff ’13 Since graduating from PLU in 2003, music and vocal performance major Karissa Bryant has travelled the

highlighted the talents of the students, faculty and alumni in the communication, art, music and theater departments. “We hope all of the events and all of the speakers attract a wide range of students,” said Sabrina Coady, co-chair of the planning committee. In the past, the event targeted only students and featured several speakers focused on communication and theater topics. This year, event organizers opted to reach out to both PLU and the surrounding community and encouraged alumni to attend. “PLU is

February 20, 2014 On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department. Turning Tragedy into a Sense of Mission: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Talks at PLU on Facing and Overcoming Obstacles By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing

February 6, 2013 Lutes around the world This January, more than 300 PLU students spent the term studying in places across the globe. Learn about their experiences through blogposts. The Birthplace of Western Music (Austria/Czech Republic/Slovakia) Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 By Karla Stoermer Is this real Life? The Vienna Philharmonic just blew my mind. Sometimes you experience something so awesome that you can’t put it into words. I am lucky enough to have that feeling tonight after seeing the

performances. A choral exchange is exactly what it sounds like: at each high school or college we attended, we met the choir, sang a few songs from our program for them, and listened to them sing something for us. After this was Sascha Julian’s cue. Julian is a former member of COW, a recent graduate of PLU and now an admission counselor for the university. Julian got to hang out with us on tour and at each exchange. She quickly set up admission tables (or her “pom-pom” tables, as she dubbed them) near the

discusses her PNWU medical school experience (thus far!) Read Next PLU professor and conductor Tiffany Walker discusses her passion for choral music COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in

, and identify your vocation. While there are some majors that require you to jump right into coursework your first semester, such as nursing and music education, most majors take less time to complete and allow for a bit of exploration. Being undecided should not keep you from attending college. Your options are even more open! Guest Blogger: Mary Gerhardstein, Admission Counselor Read Previous PLU Business student compiles survey for SnoValley Chamber of Commerce Read Next YouTube Short: Week 1 in

current PLU students, explores the value of higher education in the United States and Canada and its impact on future success. The film, with the help of higher education researchers, educators and students across the continent, reveals the personal, professional and societal effects of higher education in the 21st century, in addition to the difficulties preventing potential students from pursuing four-year degrees. Students involved in MediaLab, a film production program in the Center for Media

value in education is something she still carries with her. When I graduated it was the happiest day of my life and the saddest day because I knew I wouldn’t be able to live on campus anymore,” she said. But that didn’t keep her from supporting a place she enjoyed so much. For a number of years, Birkestol has contributed to the funding of Eastvold Hall, the Mary Baker Russell Music Center and much more. She’s given an annual Q Club gift since 1979 and has also contributed to the Scandinavian