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Amy Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020 By Lisa Patterson '98Marketing & Communications Guest Writer TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 18, 2020) — If you’ve ever wondered whether leaders are born or made, the answer is both. At least it is when you’re referring to Pacific Lutheran University graduate Amy Spieker ’09. Growing up in a Navy family, Spieker moved her fair share of times, and in doing so was

-grade, so her work-from-home transition was not only a break from her routine but to the routine of all of her students.When it’s not COVID-19 season, what’s your job like? I’m a special-education teacher working with kindergarten kids all the way through fifth grade in a learning resource center. Most students will get pulled out of class throughout the day, depending on what services they receive. For my younger students, I go into the general-ed classroom to assist and support them. I have 21

PLU Alumna and Scholar Seeks Justice for Journalists Posted by: Sandy Dunham / April 29, 2015 Image: Professor of Communication Joanne Lisosky, left, and Jennifer Henrichsen ’07 have been a powerhouse researching/publishing team since Henrichsen’s first year at PLU. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Henrichsen) April 29, 2015 By Taylor Lunka '15PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (April 29, 2015)—Jennifer Henrichsen ’07 has accomplished much more than she could’ve imagined in the years since she

to promote equitable education Read Next PLU Psychology professor awarded $2.5M to lead implementation of evidence-based trauma treatment 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" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China

see other people with the same background as myself,” Dolan said. “I really would like to bring that voice to this program and just in general in my life and kind of advocate for people from low-income backgrounds and who come from a low-income community.” During Dolan’s other summer programs and study away experiences, he realized how much class was a barrier for low-income students. The public policy institute is fully subsidized — with students’ tuition, boarding, food and transportation

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Virtual Career & Internship Fair Posted by: alemanem / October 27, 2020 October 27, 2020 The virtual Career & Internship Fair is Wednesday, October 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity for ALL students to network with employers about in-person and remote jobs, industry insights, internships, career paths, volunteer positions, and other post-graduate opportunities. Please visit the Alumni and Student Connections website has more information on all of the events this week and the

. Interns will work with lab staff members to obtain skill sets that will set them apart from peers when applying for research jobs in the future. At the end of the summer, students will give presentations detailing their projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend several seminars and presentations from Fred Hutch employees to get an inside look into various career paths and research opportunities available to graduates. Application Deadline:  March 30th Read Previous Interested in the

as well. The experience has transformed him. “One of the first things the principal said is that if we felt this was a job, we needed to leave,” he recalled. This was a calling, and it is. Meet other PLU graduates who are leading a life of service Read Previous A ‘Twilight’ experience Read Next LEED Gold for Neeb 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" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn

live sports show.” “It is a brand-new show,” Tootell said. “We are still trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t work, but it is a great learning experience.” The interactive weekly show covers local Montana sports that have been overlooked by other broadcasts in the area, Tootell said, including the University of Montana and prep-school teams. The show also will touch on national sports and discussions based on listener input. Tootell, a Communications and Religious Studies graduate, was