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qualitative research and monitoring and evaluation; interim leadership; program design and grant writing capacity-building; and strategic planning. “Amie’s Peace Corps (Morocco) service followed by her dedication to the advancement and understanding of human rights worldwide really embodies the nature of what we are striving towards with this series,” says Tamara Williams, Executive Director of PLU’s Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education.  Established in 2013 and presented by the Wang

administer the vaccine at Thursday's event. Recent PLU graduate Cara Hall '20 works on pandemic response logistics and event coordination for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. A PLU nursing student administers a COVID-19 vaccination. A PLU nursing student walks a patient through a pre-vaccination form. More from PLU PLU by the NumbersApply TodayFull List of Majors Read Previous NYT best-selling author Meg Medina to discuss writing about painful experiences for kids at PLU virtual lecture Read

MFA in Writing for Children and YA program in Saint Paul, Minnesota.   Lê has a master’s degree in education policy from Harvard University and serves as an early childhood policy consultant at the national, state and local levels. “Lê takes readers on imaginative adventures that showcase the power of family, friendship and community,” says Gardiner. “‘Drawn Together’ and his remake of the graphic novel series ‘Green Lantern’ richly portray the navigation of languages, cultures and identities that

lecture focuses on creative writing or ethics, the special interests of PLU student Heather Koller, who died of bone cancer in June 1994, shortly after graduation. The Lecture was endowed in 1994 by Heather Koller’s parents, Carol and Brant Koller, and sister Jennifer. Later, the lecture’s title expanded to include retiring professor Paul Menzel, Koller’s mentor and friend. Past lecture guest speakers have explored the morality of war, global poverty, and choosing death.  Please join us in the

compositions to digital format. “Of course, I have a whole trunk-full of compositions from over the years,” Robbins explains. “I was trained with ink on vellum for writing music, which shows you how technology changes.” If all of that coalesces, he would consider going back to writing some original compositions. “I’ve got several projects that I’m anxious to do,” Robbins said. “I jokingly say that I’m going to take the memos I’ve written for the last gazillions years and bind them as Opus 17, 18 and 19

the way we measure success. Our goal is to prepare you not only for success in a career, but also for success in service to others. That’s evident in the number of Fulbright scholars we produce, and in our placement rates in graduate school and medical school. We’ve also established Career Connections, a full-time department that helps students prepare for the working world – from academic guidance and internship placement to resume writing, interviewing and networking skills. That said, we also

investment. Build relationships and learn to communicate; interpersonal skills are probably more important than technical skills. Be curious, ask questions, seek answers; in doing so you will better understand yourself and others. Q: What advice do you have for PLU business alumni – by way of staying current with technology, or continuing education, or reaching out to help today’s students get a good start with their professional lives? SM: I’d encourage PLU business alumni to stay connected to the

Year” by the Society of Professional Journalists of Western Washington. Now, Kari returns home to PLU as the Senior Editor for Content Development for Marketing and Communications where she uses her writing skills to lift up stories of her fellow Lutes. Plog with her press pass at Super Bowl XLVIII What is the most exciting part of returning to PLU? The most exciting part about returning is seeing how the campus has changed and, more importantly, how it hasn’t. The community is just as thoughtful

. Admission requirements for the MSOT include no prerequisites beyond a complete undergraduate degree, writing a personal statement, and a virtual interview. MSOT applicants do not have to take any GRE or standardized test or have occupational therapy shadowing hours required. “This is a great opportunity for PLU graduates,” continued Ward. “The rigor of our kinesiology program makes this a great next step for those looking to pursue physical therapy, and for those interested in occupational therapy

a new program, and I enjoyed taking my first classes in areas that also satisfied Gen Ed requirements, like Economics 101 and History of Technology. I love that the minor is only 20 credits, and also flexible and interdisciplinary. I truly believe that this minor gives students skills and connections that anyone could benefit from and I am excited to be part of it. I will be writing this blog to share my excitement and discoveries with you, covering “innovative” topics that are current at PLU