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TACOMA, WASH. (June 15, 2016)- Kate Deines ’16 is a natural on the soccer field and has a long résumé to prove it. She played at the local, college, national and international level, garnering recognition until her retirement from the sport in 2015. When Deines…
browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024 Present & Future Providers September 10, 2024
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 17, 2016)- MediaLab at Pacific Lutheran University, the multimedia, applied research organization that celebrates 10 years of success this fall, counts more than 200 students as participants throughout the decade. Those participants are invited to mark the organization’s milestone anniversary Nov. 5…
Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty September 23, 2024 PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers September 11, 2024 Ethos in Action September 11, 2024 Present & Future Providers September 10, 2024
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The PLU EXPLORE! Retreat supports PLU’s commitment to a campus education environment rich with reflection and dialogue about meaning and purpose in life. The EXPLORE!
. Learn more > Vocation is about identifying an overarching passion and purpose that fuels many aspects of your life. In one word, “vocation” means “a calling.” While a career is about your professional development, vocation has a broader scope and addresses your purpose in life. Your career might be one expression of your vocation but each student’s journey is unique. Being a teacher, a social activist, a community organizer, or a student can all be examples of vocation. The vocation of a student can
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2016)- Forty years of nursing experience is not on the usual résumé for politicians, but that did not stop Rosa Franklin ’74 from running for office. Franklin hasn’t been concerned with what is usual. She’s concerned with bringing people together to…
PLU alumna, first black woman to serve as state senator, dedicated 20 years in politics to health care, social justice Posted by: Kari Plog / May 2, 2016 Image: Rosa Franklin ’74, the first black woman elected to the Washington state senate. (Photo: Angelo Mejia/PLU) May 2, 2016 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2016)- Forty years of nursing experience is not on the usual résumé for politicians, but that did not stop Rosa Franklin ’74 from running for office
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PLU is a great place to grow as a person, as a student, and as a leader. We welcome your passions here and look forward to you joining our community!
Contact Phone: (253) 535-8710 Text Only: (253) 527-6414 Email: mgerhardstein@plu.edu Assistant Director of AdmissionMary grew up in Yakima, Washington, but now calls Tacoma home. She loves the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, whether it is on the waterfront of Tacoma, the Central Washington desert, or the forests of Eastern Washington. When she is not exploring the coffee shops or restaurants of Tacoma, you can find her curled up with a good book or cooking a new recipe. Mary loves PLU’s
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Office of the President Allan Belton. As the 14th President of Pacific Lutheran University, Allan Belton serves as the university’s chief executive and is responsible for the organization and
education. Appointed by the PLU Board of Regents in April 2019, President Belton previously served as PLU’s Acting President and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to coming to PLU, he enjoyed a 25-year career with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served most recently as Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer for global treasury management.MissionPresident Belton is working to ensure that PLU continues to prepare students for lives of service, leadership and
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 29, 2016)- First-generation immigrant Shiva Thapa ’17 struggled to find a sense of belonging in his new country. After two years of searching, he finally found his identity in the Army. “Oftentimes when you are from somewhere else, you find that you…
education and athleticism. "(ROTC) isn’t about making you a soldier, but making you a successful human being. (ROTC) is building overall successful citizens for the country."- Shiva Thapa '17 Thapa said he feels fortunate to have been chosen for the Maude Foundation Green to Gold award, given its high standards for excellence. “The Maude Foundation looked to see who was the best among all of the Green to Gold scholarship winners, and I was the lucky one,” he said. Lt. Col. Erik Dye, professor of
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Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so! Read Previous Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Read Next Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy LATEST POSTS College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay September 23, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar: College Applications September 23, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar
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Frank Hewins, who leads Franklin Pierce Schools, was named Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators.
direct result of Hewins’ stable leadership. He praised the superintendent’s focus on purposeful recruiting, thoughtful and rigorous professional development, social justice and equity, and more. “While a team effort certainly created the growth, Frank’s leadership set the vision and expectation for success,” Keim said. “That type of leadership is what the Superintendent of the Year award is designed to recognize.” Hewins has worked in Franklin Pierce Schools for three decades, a majority of his 40
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Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her capstone Posted by: Zach Powers / March 30, 2023 Image: Teranejah Lucas ’23 is a case worker at a behavioral health clinic, a full-time student, and will be beginning graduate school this fall. Her 6-year-old daughter, Alanna, is a talented dancer and wrestler. (Photos by Sy Bean/PLU) March 30, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTeranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her
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