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Cause Haun ’93 went from frustrated mom searching for appropriate children’s footwear to owner of a shoe company worthy of Nordstrom’s shelves.
apart. Quality is key, she determined: better materials and better pay for her imaginary employees. Two decades later — sitting in the headquarters of the actual shoe company she created, surrounded by its very real employees and adorable, tiny shoes — Haun says her initial business philosophy remains. “Quality always wins the day,” she said. Quality is what Haun searched for when she dreamed up the idea to sell children’s shoes, upon realizing the market didn’t cater to moms like her who wanted
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PLU Campus Restaurants is dedicated to providing nutritionally sound meals, mentoring students, providing hospitality with integrity and leading our community in sustainable initiatives.
Welcome to Hospitality Services & Campus Restaurants - Learn about Dining at PLUHospitality Services & Campus Restaurants is proudly owned and operated by Pacific Lutheran University and our thoughtful, professional staff is committed to serving the dining needs of the PLU Community. We feature quality, value, variety, and convenience. In addition to The Commons, our state of the art dining facility, we operate the Old Main Market convenience store, Kelley Cafe, The Lute Café, and University
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 29, 2016)- Garrett Wade bounced from desk to desk in a crowded classroom one recent Thursday morning, guiding his students through the online program they were learning at Sylvester Middle School in Burien. “Mr. Wade! Mr. Wade! I need your help,” a…
. The intensive, primarily field-based program within the School of Education and Kinesiology offers individuals a high-quality, accelerated route to certification in high-needs educational areas, specifically special education. Through the yearlong program, candidates gain hands-on classroom experience while simultaneously taking flexible classes that work around professional and family life. “PLU does a fantastic job fast-tracking good, qualified teachers,” Wade said, adding that school
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 12, 2015)—Brockton Gates ’12 walked through a backyard toward the basement of a quiet house in Seattle. He was on his way to interview for a job at a small and successful startup, Porch, where he eventually would become the Head of…
startups operate, I began taking on anything and everything that came my way. Through hard work and long hours, I was able to grow with the company, and to this day, I am continuing to carve out my path.” Porch is a Seattle startup and home-improvement hub that connects homeowners to renovators through an interactive website. It now has more than 350 employees, has raised $100 million in 19 months and has a partnership with Lowe’s. Gates was one of the first employees of the company and now is
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The PLU Department of Geosciences prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific
. Provide students with opportunities to work with faculty in research within the local and greater scientific community. Support the continuing professional development of faculty as educators and researchers in our local community as well as in the larger scientific community. Provide students and the community with opportunities that increase awareness of the relationship between geologic processes and societal issues. Support student learning by providing high quality educational experiences about
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Our mission is to serve the campus community, promote and sustain a safe environment and effectively respond to campus incidents. Personal safety starts with the individual.
duties to the best of our abilities. We will adapt to all situations along with the commitment to continually improve. The welfare and safety of our campus community is our top priority. Customer Service: We will respond immediately and deliver quality service that is fair, courteous, and efficient to all calls for service, both routine and emergency in nature. We also recognize the need to involve the campus community as partners in creating a secure and safe environment.Quick Links Vehicle
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Pacific Lutheran University’s Center for Media Studies serves the community by providing assistance with communication and media related projects.
convergent media, as well as expanded roles for Saxifrage, PLU’s student literary journal. With emphases on convergence, visual literacy and media integration, the Center seeks to significantly increase the visibility of PLU as a provider of high quality teaching, learning, scholarship, and experimentation, while also promoting legacy and new media as vital means of encouraging ethical and civil dialogue in uncertain times.Skills and Services Public Relations Advertising Journalism Videography Scoring
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PLUTO stands for PLU Teaching Online. It represents a set of initiatives which support faculty in the development of online, blended, and technology-facilitated courses.
options for technology-rich instruction. With offering blended and online courses, PLU supports and promotes high-quality learning experiences consistent with PLU values. PLUTO programming and staff support faculty during course design and delivery.Who is PLUTO for?PLUTO Programming is open to all faculty. Participation in PLUTO Essentials is recommended for all faculty new to teaching at PLU or those unfamiliar with Sakai and other learning technologies at PLU. The PLUTO+ program is designed for any
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PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.
students worked with the Clark Fork Coalition to analyze stream quality of the Clark Fork River, plant vegetation along the banks of tributaries and help discover new bacteriophages. Her students didn’t just learn science, they became scientists, and learned the importance of community advocacy in their own backyard. She is a co-founder and moderator of #MTedchat on Twitter, helping Montana educators connect, share and challenge each other’s teaching. She also continues to support teachers as president
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Our MFA, the Rainier Writing Workshop, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier low-residency Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.
innovative three-year, four-residency program in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Mentorships with our faculty last for a full year, ensuring a high-quality experience at a more leisurely pace – ideal for busy professionals and those who wish to take time to develop their work’s fullest potential. Combining rigor and support, each mentorship year is tailored to the participant’s goals. Our faculty are nationally known writers who are also outstanding teachers.Connect With Us Request More
Graduate AdmissionPacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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