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Alan and Ann Gaines Study Away Endowment https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/legacy-list-endowments-at-plu/alan-and-ann-gaines-study-away-endowment/

When Ann Gaines told us why her family established the Alan and Ann Gaines Study Away Endowment, we were blown away by their dedication to the development of PLU students as global citizens. “Our son graduated from PLU in 2004. He studied under an ROTC scholarship. In his senior year he had the opportunity to spend his J-term in Cuba, which he said was a life-changing experience. We have been grateful for his ROTC scholarship, and are certain that his PLU education was an excellent foundation

Department of Languages and Literatures 2016 https://www.plu.edu/prism/department-of-languages-and-literatures-2016/

Printing Madame Dupinby Rebecca WilkinHispanic Studies Students Meet with Celebrated Mexican Author Juan Villoroby José Ramón OrtigasExpanding the Mind in German Studiesby Jen Jenkins and Kirsten ChristensenAppreciations: Mark Jensenby Rebecca Wilkin with help from Rochelle Snee

Public Opportunities to See the King During His Visit to PLU https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/05/01/publicinvitedtoseeking/

Public Opportunities to See the King During His Visit to PLU Posted by: Sandy Dunham / May 1, 2015 May 1, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (May 1, 2015)—The public will have two opportunities to see His Majesty King Harald V of Norway on May 23 when he visits Tacoma in honor of Pacific Lutheran University’s 125 anniversary: during his arrival at PLU, at 11:15 a.m., and at the Tacoma Dome, where the King will deliver PLU’s Commencement address and receive an

End-of-Program Student Surveys and Meetings https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/student-governance-organizations/student-participation-in-program-evaluation/end-of-program-student-surveys-and-meetings/

End-of Program Surveys are administered to graduating students from all nursing programs during the last semester in the program. In addition, the graduating classes are scheduled for a group exit interview with the Dean, for purposes of program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Stay in Place vs. Lock Down Procedures https://www.plu.edu/campus-safety/documents/stay-in-place-vs-lock-down-procedures/

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Study away returns to PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/study-away-returns-to-plu/

Study away returns to PLU Posted by: vcraker / March 2, 2022 Image: Lutes from the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean course in Greece (Photo by professor Antonios Finitsis) March 2, 2022 After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 65 undergraduate and 22 graduate students from Pacific Lutheran University were able to participate in January term study away trips this year. The program took PLU students all over the world, with courses designed and taught by PLU professors offered

PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/09/11/plus-marks-constitution-day-with-free-speech-and-more/

September 11, 2014 PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) Keynote Speaker U.S. Rep. Denny Heck Headlines Sept. 23 Conversation About Democracy By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will mark Constitution Day on Sept. 23 with a keynote address by U.S. Rep. Denny Heck titled The Constitution is 227 Years Old … How is it Doing? But first, to prepare you—and to mark the official Constitution Day—Lutes will hand out copies of America’s

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hi https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/05/22/ash-bechtel-social-work-hispanic-biology-doctor-study-abroad-covid-research/

counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a doctor. For Ash, this felt like the right fit. Ash Bechtel answers a question from a first-year student during the Welcome to PLU panel on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. “I’ve always been attracted to the sciences – especially those that have to do with the human body,” she says. Because Pacific Lutheran University expands learning beyond concentrations, Ash enrolled in biology classes

Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/un-remedio-confronting-the-challenges-of-distance-learning/

Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Marie Rodrigues '20English Writing MajorWhen asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.”Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have students who remain courageous, flexible

Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and g https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/04/18/kara-atkinson/

Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans Posted by: Zach Powers / April 18, 2023 Image: Kara Atkinson is a PLU senior majoring in history with minors in religion and Holocaust & genocide studies. (Photos by Emma Stafki ’26) April 18, 2023 By Grant Hoskins ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer Kara Atkinson ’23 earned an associate degree while serving as an Arabic linguist in the United States Army prior