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her experience in the classroom, Dr. Gardiner has been an active member in the American Education Research Association (AERA), the Literacy Research Association (LRA), and the International Literacy Association (ILA). When Dr. Gardiner and her husband moved from Chicago to the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Gardiner felt that it was important to find a new position with a University that shared her same values, “I wanted to enjoy my work and who I would work with.” As Dr. Gardiner went through the process
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The International Honors Program is a way to satisfy your Gen Ed requirements at PLU — but in classes that are designed to cut across different academic departments, programs, and labels.
universe have a purpose? Does human history have a direction? What is ‘home’? IHON is also an alternate way to satisfy your general education requirements at PLU. Instead of taking classes offered by specific academic departments, you’ll take courses designed just for IHON, around problems or questions, using diverse methods and ways of thinking. IHON is for any student in any major – you don’t need to have taken honors classes in high school to be successful in IHON! As long as you have the commitment
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TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community. PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the…
honored to partner with our two outstanding community high schools and grateful for the great work they are doing in our community.” — PLU Admission Read Previous Study Away Fair Presents Global-Education Opportunities—Including a Caribbean Class With President Krise Read Next Brockton Gates ’12 Gets off to a Strong Start at Seattle Startup Porch COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private
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The Washington Monthly Also Names PLU a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ Institution TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 24, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University ranks number 25 in the Best Master’s Universities category of the national 2015 Washington Monthly College Rankings released Aug. 24. That’s PLU’s best ranking in…
and students care about all these and more.” In rating institutions based on their contributions to the public good, Washington Monthly defines those three categories further: Social Mobility: recruiting and graduating low-income students; Research: producing cutting-edge scholarship and Ph.D.s; and Service: encouraging students to give something back to their country. The Washington Monthly also named PLU a “Best Bang for the Buck” university, meaning that a PLU education offers the best value
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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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The mission of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is to advance student learning and development and a campus culture of respect and responsibility.
development is more likely to take place through education and example than through disciplinary measures. Nonetheless, there will be occasions when the university will assert its disciplinary authority for the safety and well-being of the university community. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) seeks to provide fair and equitable processes for reviewing and responding to incidents. In addressing disciplinary concerns, PLU’s Student Conduct processes support the concept of community
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 28, 2016)- There were lots of tears as band members from Tamana Girls High School in Japan said farewell to their new friends from Graham-Kapowsin High School, located about 13 miles southeast of Pacific Lutheran University. Miho Takekawa, percussion instructor at PLU…
said. “We learn from each other,” she said. “That’s very special to witness. I can see both sides learning so much.” The partnership is ongoing, going into Takekawa’s 10th year teaching at PLU. She said the plan is to continue to grow and strengthen that partnership. In January 2017, Gerhardstein will use a grant from the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education to conduct a music research project in Japan, she noted. Takekawa will accompany him, as well as a couple of students from G
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PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.
busy that work was. Brewer laments the lack of face-time she gets to spend with visitors and other her community members in her new role. However, she rejoices in the education she’s gained through the experience. “I think it’s also been immensely educational as far as my own self-esteem and ability to know who I am and what I’m capable of,” she said. Brewer will step down from the position once a permanent director is hired. While the job has proved valuable, Brewer said the position does not
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The graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers.
Education You want to teach. We offer three pathways to becoming a teacher, MAE – Teacher Certification, MAE – Alternative Routes, and MAE – Non-Certification for International Students. Information Sessions How to Apply Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing The Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University is a three-year, four-residency program in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. How to Apply Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Graduates become systemically-oriented
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PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural
/x communities right here in Parkland and Tacoma. Our majors and minors pursue various professional fields and vocations, including work in social services and public health, education, arts and communications, activism, international development, ministry, business, law, and politics.Spring 2022 Hispanic and Latino Studies Capstone PresentationsQuick Links Hispanic Studies Major Hispanic Studies Minor Latino Studies Minor What is the difference between Hispanic and Latino Studies? Study Away
Hispanic and Latino Studies253-536-5132Administration Building Room 220 H Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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