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connect their talent and passion to their vocation and service. The College prepares life-long learners to positively impact our community as caring, collaborative, and ethical leaders. We seek new and innovative collaborations across disciplines, to foster partnerships within our community and region, and to engage in meaningful vocational connections on a national and global level. Vision Statement The College of Professional Studies will be nationally recognized for providing transformative and
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PLU alumni share the impact of donor supportThe tremendous impact of donor giving continues long after students graduate — throughout their personal lives and continuing vocational journeys, and into the communities they care for. In the heartwarming messages below, PLU alumni share their gratitude for the life-changing education and experiences they accessed thanks to scholarship support. Each individual story is proof that donor investments mattered. Thank you! Kameron '14, K-12
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Click the Image Below to Visit our Newsletter in Full Many thanks to Prof. Anna Trammell (Archivist & Special Collections Librarian) for providing the Clover Creek images that appear in this issue. You can learn more about PLU’s Archive and Special Collections here and follow them on Instagram. We are immensely grateful to Sami Hoskins (WMGS/Global Studies/IHON '20) for designing this year's Newsletter and this webpage. Student Video Projects from English 322: Place-Based Writing
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Tina Saxowsky, PhDDepartment of ChemistryPersonalized Learning with Student Video Projects Dr. Tina Saxowsky (PLU Photo/Jenna Stoeber) A biochemist by training, Tina Saxowsky, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is fascinated with how life operates at the molecular level. “When I started teaching, there were so many cool things that I wanted to teach the students about, but there was never enough time to tackle it all as a class. I started thinking about ways to get the students
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Mapping Monuments: Guatemala's 20th Century Civil War MonumentsBorn out of a project from Dr. Emily Davidson’s (Hispanic Studies) “Hispanic Voices for Social Change” class, Riley Dolan (PLU ’19) identified a lack of visual and written information about monuments erected to memorialize victims of the 20th Century Civil War in Guatemala. After researching and documenting memorials in Guatemala, having identified over 45 items , and with the support of the Digital Humanities Lab at PLU, Riley and
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, consumer behavior and decision making, branding, and transformative change—all lenses he plans to apply in his new role. A researcher at heart, one of his first projects as dean will be spending time listening and researching. “I’ll be speaking with more than 100 people from businesses and nonprofits to understand some of the things they see as needs in business and in the world, as well as what they would like to see from a business school,” he says. “This insight will help us as we consider future
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Step 5: Understand methodological issues that impact your applicationCertain aspects of your methods can impact the: level of review required time required for review documents you need to submit (e.g., consent documents, debriefing). If you answer YES to any of the following questions, please read that section for more information. Does your research involve…?Anonymous online surveysAnonymity Qualtrics is the preferred software for use for online surveys, because it enables you to collect data
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Jonathan Jackson, Therapist in TrainingMy journey into this work began from a personal place – having experienced the transformative power of therapy myself, I was motivated to enter this field to help foster change and healing in others. With me, you can expect a therapeutic experience that is not just about overcoming challenges, but also about leveraging your unique strengths. I bring the same dedication to therapy that I have applied throughout my career in coaching and leading teams in the
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points of their therapeutic journey. Guided by the mantra “No Mud, No Lotus,” Alicia underscores the transformative potential within adversity. Just as the lotus flower blooms in the muddiest waters, she believes in our capacity to reach full potential, even amid life’s hardships. Utilizing a mindfulness-based approach, Alicia fosters a profound awareness of the cycles and patterns in one’s life without judgment, empowering individuals to navigate toward positive change.
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actively engage our local community are having a positive impact. The number of students coming from within Washington State has grown the most – 127 deposits more than last year – and the majority from right here in Pierce County. For the third year in a row, PLU’s incoming class will be more than 50% students of color, reflecting our ongoing efforts to break down barriers to college access and continue to be a place where all students feel welcome and supported. We’re also welcoming 362 first
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