Search

to get more involved and learn more about the issues, because I want our country to do well and I want people to be equally represented,” Fleming said. Sullivan, still wearing the same T-shirt, quietly took it a step further: “It really just made me think about how far we have to go.” × × × Read Previous PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center Read Next Lutes sing their way through the Southwest on Choir of the West tour COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

, the scholarship is expanded to include students from anywhere in Washington State.Throughout the past few years, a small Lutheran university in Tacoma’s Parkland neighborhood has quietly cemented its status as a trendsetter in higher education. Currently ranked number one in Washington state for financial aid by LendEDU and third in the west for “Best Value” by U.S. News and World Report, PLU has doubled-tripled-and-quadrupled down on its commitment to access and enrollment equity by rolling out a

AND AWARDS Finally, the 2009-2010 academic year was also a year to remember in terms of institutional recognition and awards. More than once last year the world noticed that, way up here in the upper left hand corner of the nation, 1600 miles west of the Mississippi, and two mountain ranges apart from the vast majority of independent colleges and universities, one Pacific Lutheran University is doing really exceptional work. Last year at Opening Convocation the university received the Senator Paul

fiancé and best friend, making memories that will last a lifetime. I also had the chance to study away to Rome, Italy, serve as a Resident Assistant for three years, and travel to Germany and France in Choir of the West. I am excited to graduate and move on to the next chapter of my life, but PLU and the experiences I have had at PLU will always hold a special place in my heart. What’s next? I am marrying my love and best friend, Matt Hubbard, in July of this year and we are excited to start our

, from buffo opera to gritty kitchen sink realism. I’ve directed, assistant directed, stage managed, sound designed, composed, arranged, acted, sang, danced, and improvised. I’ve sang with Choir of the West, University Chorale and the Men’s Chorus. I went to France and German with COW, and Ireland with my mentor Brian Desmond. I’ve learned about the way that we tell stories to ourselves, and to our communities – and I’ve trained to be the most effective engaging storyteller that I can be. I’ve

Frerichs – Bachelor of Arts psychology and religion with a minor in Hispanic studies Why PLU? After my oldest brother, Noah, graduated in 2004 and my sister, Bethany, graduated in 2006, I was determined not to go to PLU in a quest to be “different.” However, after looking at lots of other schools up and down the West Coast, I knew that PLU was the best choice for me, and I have loved it ever since! PLU offered a strong academic foundation, an outstanding sense of community, and tons of opportunities

our students. Our collective excellence is grounded in your every class and lab and studio and individual conference.  All of us celebrate your great work. The leadership and vision for global education of many, many faculty over more than three decades has established PLU as a globally focused university and last May earned us the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization; making PLU the very first private university in the West to be so honored. A representative from NAFSA, the

Transfer alum finds community at PLU on and off the court Posted by: vcraker / September 9, 2021 September 9, 2021 Read Previous Alumni mentorship helps student land dream internship in Boston Read Next PLU named 3rd best college for value in the West LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask