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of Kirkland’s Lady Yum Macarons & Mischief, is proof that pivoting in your life can pay off in ways far beyond paychecks. Using a series of career moves, Wagstaff stopped the rat race and gave herself a three-year deadline to realize and create a more authentic career. The result? Sweet success. “They say you never know who you are until you face real adversity. I was 28 when I had my first ‘aha’ moment,” Wagstaff said. “It was like a convergence of all these new concepts I had been learning
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new concepts I had been learning about – comfort zones, authenticity, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, fear, essential self, social self.” Wagstaff was a fresh-faced 17-year-old high school senior from Hoonah, Alaska, when she simultaneously entered PLU as a first-year student, thanks to an early enrollment program. The Parkland university’s population was three times the size of her town. The kid who grew up in a singlewide trailer with two siblings had been homeschooled by her mom while
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steadily over the decades. With music written as early as in the 1930s and as recently as five years ago, this concert will span many eras and iterations of jazz, from swing era “popular” music to bold, modern works. Cassio Vianna, Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Music, assembled the concert repertoire for the benefit of both the music students and the community. “I wanted to challenge our students and create a new listening opportunity for audiences. One of the added benefits is
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adjunct faculty at Seattle University, Imam Jamal Rahman is a sought after speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations. Since 9/11, he has been collaborating with Rabbi Ted Falcon and Pastor Don Mackenzie, affectionately known as the Interfaith Amigos. He has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, BBC, and various NPR programs. He is a former co-host of Interfaith Talk Radio and travels nationally and internationally, presenting at retreats and workshops. His passion lies in
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near Tacoma/Parkland with considerable resources. However, they also have a lot of diversity within their population and significant health care challenges.” Michael: “Can you tell us what part of the system you chose to research?” Marc: “I began my research with how court legislation changed the way that health care was delivered to many of the tribes in the U.S. in the 1970s. I then focused in on the Puyallup Tribe specifically, and how they created a new model for health care that became the
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do about what they’re teaching. They are mentors and fellow learners who encourage you to consider new ways of thinking, to take risks and grow.Experiential learningLearn inside and outside the classroom. PLU offers close student-faculty research opportunities, along with study away experiences, internships, field studies, lab work, clinical hours, and more.Why the liberal arts and sciences?At the core of a liberal arts and sciences education is flexibility, creativity, critical thinking, and
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students. Visit Residential Life for on campus housing options that may meet your needs. For off campus housing, visit Places4Students. On campus housingOff campus housingActive Duty, Veteran, or Military Spouse Connect with Neshell Chabot at henkelnd@plu.edu or 253-535-8317 New International StudentsInternational Student ServicesTo Do List for Graduate-Level Students
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, physical, or psychological disability from a professional assessor (physician, psychologist, physical therapist, audiologist, learning specialist) can receive accommodations as recommended by the assessor and as determined by the DSS director.Disability Support ServicesCareer ConnectionsDo you need someone to look over your resume or cover letter before you apply to a new job, are you looking for an on-campus job, or would you like career advice? The experts at the Career Center will help you not only
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, or shorter January Term and summer programs from a diverse rotating list of countries that include Italy, Namibia and New Zealand. For those looking to explore other parts of Washington or the United States, domestic options include Neah Bay, Washington, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Internships, research, language immersion and cultural exploration are foundational elements of study away experiences, and vary from program to program. Whereas many of PLU’s peer institutions contract with outside
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.” Georgia says. “We always feel good about helping PLU, and our annuity has helped us. We have received a steady quarterly income, regardless of the stock market, and the annuity has reduced our income tax.” They have also given to the renovation of Eastvold Auditorium, as it transforms into the new Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Georgia and Denis enjoy seeing the center of campus evolve into a premier venue for students and the community. “I think college students need to have a place
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