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that could change the face and future of public debate. The spark hasn’t disappeared—it’s grown into a fire, spreading to burn new paths for opportunity and creativity in public debate. We continue to fine-tune our research and look to extend it at the fourth annual Ruth Anderson Public Debate coming to campus October 4, 2016. Read Previous Fourth annual Ruth Anderson Public Debate talks third-party vote Read Next Martin Luther comes to life LATEST POSTS Pacific Lutheran University Communication
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sessions where faculty members will introduce the program and its curriculum and answer queries. All dates and details for these sessions are on the MSW website. Learn more about PLU's MSWThe MSW at PLU will prepare you to become a skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leader and change agent, committed to advocate for social and economic justice and equality for individuals, families and communities. Read Previous Therapeutic Leadership: David Ward discusses his approach to leading PLU’s
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,” he says. It is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.” Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.” Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment. “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with
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program connected to the campaign. Through the program, students would determine five things they can change in their life that contribute to a safer, more supportive community, she explained. Eventually, volunteers will be trained in the curriculum and present it in classes and residence halls. While its still in the preliminary phases, Fontana sees the program facilitating discussion with students versus simply talking at them. “They’ll reflect on the community they live in,” she said. “Through
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situations, and the Namibian teachers started using those strategies, Miles said. “The coolest thing was their willingness and desire to want to change and move away from it (corporal punishment),” added senior Ashley Aylett. “They just don’t know how … they need guidance.” The PLU students returned to campus in February and were placed in elementary school classrooms to finish their student teaching requirements. Returning was difficult for some and brought the differences between the two education
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the White House, this day brought a new face and a change that is so desperately needed in the world today. As Bob Dylan sang back in 1964, “the times they are a changing.” That day I witnessed something some people thought would never happen. I would be lying if part of me thought back in 2007, that it would never happen. I always hoped it would, but a small part of me didn’t fully believe in this country. I didn’t fully believe that they would make the right choice. But on November 4 something
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began asking each student about their goals and dreams, and where they were going to school. Kpodo quickly put in a plug for PLU and told Obama she wanted to be a lawyer someday. When he shook each students’ hand, she asked for a hug, and without missing a beat, he gave her one. “He’s just so cool and humble,” Kpodo said. “This was a life-changing experience.” Kpodo told Obama that the students supported the change he wanted, and for him to keep at it. She also congratulated him on winning the Nobel
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strives to close student achievement gaps in Washington state. “I help other teachers develop qualities that I developed,” Jones said. After observing a teacher making a difference in that Philadelphia school – without the benefit of books, computers, or copy machines – Jones realized the power of education. “I believe education can change lives,” Jones said. Jones subsequently enrolled at PLU, where she received her teaching credential in 2001. With the memory of that Philadelphia school still vivid
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, a passion that “really excites you, that taps into your passions and that…meets the world’s great need.” “We have all been summoned to excel,” he concluded. “It is that great vision for your life that is at the heart of a PLU education. That is our dream today.” Read Previous Built on strength, ready for change Read Next Best Foot Forward 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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March 23, 2011 Heritage Society marks 30 years of aiding PLU’s long-term future Thirty years ago Gerry Evanson ’63, Lori (Hefty ’58) Steen, Jim Sparks ’61, Director of Planned Giving Ed Larson ’57, PLU President William O. Rieke and a few others got together to solve a problem. At the time, PLU did not have much of an endowment. And they knew that, for the university to prosper, that needed to change. So the group initiated PLU’s Heritage Society, which honors people who have made estate
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