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Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions and experiences to design major in innovation studies https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/heven-ambachew-24-combines-her-passions-and-experiences-to-design-major-in-innovation-studies/

women in starting new businesses. “I want to help them with branding, business strategy, and storytelling, which are essential for a business to thrive,” she says. Applying Innovation to the Everyday Ambachew wonders how Mexico’s women’s co-ops might succeed in Ethiopia, which she says has a culture similar to Mexico’s regarding gender roles. “I’d love to see more co-ops in Ethiopia, where women can benefit from having a platform to sell goods and bring in income.” As a career peer advisor at PLU

Life-Changing Connections Across Time and Continents https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/06/10/life-changing-connections-across-time-and-continents/

June 10, 2014 Life-Changing Connections Across Time and Continents The ‘Namibia Nine’ film crew on location, from left: Andrea Capere, Princess Reese, Joanne Lisosky, Melannie Denise Cunningham, Shunying Wang, Maurice Byrd. PLU Film Team Spends a Month in Namibia Exploring Transformative Experiences in Higher Ed—Including Their Own By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications As part of a post-apartheid strategy nearly 20 years ago, 100 promising young Namibian leaders came to the

PLU Senior T.R. Sullivan on his Internship at the Washington State Legislature https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/03/04/lutelegislativeintern/

better internship available in the state.What are some of the projects you’ve been working on for the Senate Democratic Caucus? I have had the opportunity to help draft parts of legislation, conduct policy research for staff and legislators, write e-newsletters for our caucus, staff the Financial Institutions and Insurance (FII) Committee for a double-booked policy staffer—which has been amazing—and attend strategy meetings with legislators in our caucus for the FII committee. What are some of the

The Adaptation of Learning https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/the-adaptation-of-learning/

different binders for each class to try and combat this.” Color coding has long been a strategy for note taking and retaining information, it’s become especially useful during this time of online classes. Humanities students are all adapting their learning and studying process somehow. For many this means utilizing resources they’re familiar with, but for others it means trying new strategies. Whether it’s PLU resources, online resources, or physical resources, they all play a part in the success of the

2020 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/gender-sexuality-race/2020-capstones/

punishment to the children of incarcerated individuals through ensured poverty and generational social death. Hannah Novak Queering Philanthropy: Analyzing Feminist Philanthropic Strategy Through IdentityThe majority of philanthropic careers are occupied by women; however, white, cis males tend to be in managerial positions within these foundations. The lack of diversity within many philanthropic foundations does not represent the organizations they are oftentimes supporting. By analyzing the diverse

Formative and Summative Assessment https://www.plu.edu/assessment/assessment-resources/measurement-of-student-learning/formative-and-summative-assessment/

helped. A particularly useful strategy, instructors can invite students to discuss learning goals and assignment criteria, and weave student hopes into the syllabus.Promote positive motivational beliefs and self-esteemStudents will be more likely to find motivation and engage when they are assured that an instructor cares for their development. Instructors can allow for rewrites/resubmissions to signal that an assignment is designed to promote development of learning. These rewrites might utilize low

Resources https://www.plu.edu/counseling/resources/

Assault Resources Sleep Sleep Education Talk about Sleep – Discussion and forums on many sleep topics Suicide Prevention American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CrisisChat CrisisTextLine National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ULifeline * Smartphone and mobile apps The JED Foundation American Association of Suicidology National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Resource Center Youth Suicide Prevention Program Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Stress Management Authentic Happiness

Can You Get an MBA Without a Business Degree https://www.plu.edu/mba/news/can-you-get-an-mba-without-a-business-degree/

will apply to any field of work. The subject matter you’ll learn while enrolled in an MBA program will help you engage with fellow mission-driven individuals and change the world.Some topics you may cover while in an MBA program include: Marketing Management Business Strategy and Innovation Management Understanding and Managing Financial Resources Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibility of Business Leading Family and Closely-Held Enterprises You Don’t Need a Business Degree to Pursue an MBAYou can

Why Marketing Analysts are Game Changers for Business https://www.plu.edu/msma/blog/why-marketing-analysts-are-game-changers-for-business/

Why Marketing Analysts are Game Changers for Business Posted by: Lace M. Smith / November 27, 2019 November 27, 2019 By Melissa BehrendGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsCompanies work diligently to keep a step ahead of their competition, and marketing analysts play a major role in this strategy. Consumers determine where their money goes, but marketing analysts use data to determine why they spend their money where they do, which is crucial when it comes to companies bringing in new

Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer scienc https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/law-school-bound-jasneet-sandu-23-is-passionate-about-global-studies-anthropology-computer-science-and-religion/

Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer science and religion Posted by: nicolacs / May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023 By By Lora ShinPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterJasneet Sandhu had planned to minor in global studies. But soon into her PLU experience, she decided to double major in it, along with computer science. She added anthropology and religion as double minors—as part of a strategy to enjoy her college experience at a reasonable