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professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity at existing health organization and government agencies. Fellows are currently working in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and the United States. Fellows work in teams of two – one international fellow, one in-country fellow to support our placement organizations in improving healthcare access and health outcomes for the poor. Fellows work on a wide range of global health issues including: maternal

. But as bodies and minds wear down to the effects of time, the memories in those photos remain, cemented in time as bright and vibrant as the day they were taken. It all starts with the five of us, Tom Lorentzsen from Spokane, Doug Leeland from Seattle, Al Hedman from Everson, Washington, Mark Andersen from Palo Alto, and myself, Tim Sherry from Tacoma. Like many boys in the 1950s, all of us had dreams of playing center field for the Yankees, or winning a gold medal in the Olympics, or playing with

can soar to new artistic heights. Sing your heart out in our two acapella groups PLUtonic and Gold Rush or dance to your heart’s content on PLU Dance Team. Make audiences cry laughing by improvising with Clay Crows improv troupe. Wherever you may land creatively, a student group and its members will be there to support your passions.LEARN MORECampus MinistryPLU Campus Ministry is a community that welcomes, celebrates, and engages the diverse spiritual and faith traditions of PLU students, staff

Welcome Tamara Williams, executive director of the Wang Center for Global Education, discusses PLU’s holistic approach to global education and its role in an increasingly interconnected world amid conflict and uncertainty. Read More Oaxaca An undocumented PLU student shares her experience going back to Mexico —  for the first time since her family relocated to the United States —  as part of the Oaxaca Gateway program. She opens up about her identity struggle and the valuable lessons learned abroad

Symposium a SuccessHundreds of people gathered for the powerful Pathways to Peace symposium Jan. 12-14, 2005. Sponsored by the Wang Center for International Programs, the symposium explored issues critical to world peace, democracy and development. Thought-provoking and inspiring speakers encouraged the audience to find a way to work for a more just world. Dignitaries from here and abroad spoke about issues ranging from the recent Asian tsunami, to HIV/AIDS in developing countries, to ethnic

Request for use of candles, incense or smudging for religious/cultural practice in PLU residence halls PLU is committed to honoring the cultural and religious practices of students, including Smudging for our Native American and Indigenous students, and incense burning and candle lighting as a component of religious/cultural practice.   Smudging involves the burning of sacred herbs or resins in ceremony.  For Native peoples, smudging is an important part of connecting to their ancestors, circle

Class of 2021 Art & Design Graduate Capstones The class of 2021 has worked hard on their final projects! This year, select student work is displayed in the Anderson University Center Gallery. Students and staff on campus are invited to view the work next time they’re in the building. Unfortunately  friends and family… May 10, 2021

; including, examining conceptual, pedagogical, and instructional practices to support bilingualism and differentiate content instruction according to language proficiency. (2) EDUC 428 : Assessments in Literacy This course introduces frameworks for understanding reading difficulties and responsive assessment. Teacher candidates learn how to administer and interpret literacy assessments in order to identify areas of instructional focus and indicate those in professional reports communicated across various