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  • opportunity. I liked the way the library search committee talked about the role, and I was really drawn to PLU’s mission — especially in the way it places leadership in the context of service, inquiry and care. Combine all this with the fact that I’m a Washingtonian, born and raised, and it seemed like a no-brainer. Why is the library special? For me, libraries are special because they are places of possibility, both physically and conceptually, and I think that Mortvedt Library is a great example of that

  • excellence in nursing leadership, practice, service, and scholarship that promotes transformational leadership within complex health systems. Please consider the following criteria in submitting your nomination for this award: MSN project demonstrates high-level mastery of an area of nursing practice; MSN project has the potential to directly or indirectly influence outcomes related to health care, practice, or policy; Exemplifies outstanding leadership; Exemplifies outstanding professionalism

  • purchase of deadly weapons. A Lutheran university, inspired by the non-violent life and inclusive love of Jesus Christ, stands with the victims and invites all Lutes to live out our ethic of ‘care for others and their communities.'” Dr. Samuel Torvend, Professor of Religion, PLU Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies The horrific hatred and violence at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando marked the 133rd mass shooting in America in 2016. So, in just 164 days thus far this year, our nation has witnessed 133 mass

  • participating in New Transfer and Continuing Student Communities, students will: Utilize academic and personal support resources to navigate tasks such as declaring a major Reflect on what their vocation may be as they begin to think about majors and careers Apply skills to navigate mature interpersonal relationships through use of tools and processes such as the roommate and community standards agreements Demonstrate wellness and care for themselves, their communities, and the world through the lens of

  • from Lincoln High School and pursue a degree in English from Pacific Lutheran University. After graduating from PLU in 2008, Cushman jumped into being a teacher and mentor for students with stories similar to his own. As an English teacher and coach at his high school alma mater, Cushman strives to show love, compassion and care to students who might otherwise never receive them. He believes that adults are responsible for helping kids discover their own potential, and through his work tries to

  • Earle. Read More The other Washington This January, in the heat of a tense transition of power in the nation’s capital, a ResoLute writer and photographer witnessed some PLU graduates in action and documented a slice of their lives of leadership, care and inquiry. Learn more about their work in Washington, D.C. Read More Makers in the Making Meet three Pacific Lutheran University seniors who use graphic design, ceramics and more to create art. Angelo Mejia ’17 is an ROTC student who came to PLU as

  • fortunate that I can express myself on stage as a performer and a composer, and share my love of music with students and audience members. Sometimes I wish I had more unconstructed time just to let my brain lie fallow, so to speak. I literally just finished writing one ballet — the fastest I’ve ever composed anything. But it’s awesome that people want me to write music and it’s awesome that they seem to like to hear it. What a cool thing. Our quartet also plays in memory care centers and women’s prisons

  • Benson Summer Research Fellowship ProgramWhat are you doing next Summer? If you’re interested in history, economics, business, health care, innovation studies, or a range of allied topics, you may want to consider a Benson Student-Faculty Summer Research fellowship, which will pay you for conducting research with a PLU faculty member. Benson research fellowships are sources of funding for undergraduate students who want to work 20 hours a week with faculty members on a project of mutual

  • all these matters were arranged, the important evening came which was to usher her into the Upper Rooms. Her hair was cut and dressed by the best hand, her clothes put on with care, and both Mrs. Allen and her maid declared she looked quite as she should do. With such encouragement, Catherine hoped at least to pass uncensured through the crowd. As for admiration, it was always very welcome when it came, but she did not depend on it. Mrs. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the

  • and sharper understanding of your unique and precious self, the    longings of your heart, and capacity of your voice! And these hopes for you brings us full circle back to PLU’s mission of to educating every student for a life of “thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — . . .because the wellspring of service and care is gratitude, inquiry and learning is the natural response to wonder, and authentic and effective leadership has its grounding in courage. The final word for today comes