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business education in a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal arts that inspires students to: LEARN for Life, LIVE Purposefully, LEAD Responsibly, and CARE for Others.Becoming a Lute Donwen transferred from Bellevue College to PLU for the opportunity to play volleyball and earn her business degree. She says she always knew she would return to Whidbey Island and work for the family business in some capacity. She just wasn’t certain what that would entail. “My first degree is in
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technology skills and higher education knowledge, along with his desire to uplift others, and forge his own career path at PLU. We chatted with him to learn more.What do you love most about your job? Because my position is systems-focused, I get to look at and help contribute to PLU improving the student experience on campus. How do the PLU residential life teams support students with mental, physical and social health? Our whole Campus Life department does a lot to support students. Through our learning
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typically be out and about all day in groups of 3 or 4. Finally, phase three is still underway, and this has been the writing process. We had a rough draft due last month, went over it with our research directors, and are now completing our final draft to submit for editing. When you reflect on this experience, what stands out to you? AS: My projects were very specialized to what I am learning at PLU. It was very fun to stretch those muscles and expand on them. The most important thing I came away with
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gathered samples and expertly interpreted the amassed data. This research project was part of the Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSSURP). NSSURP allows student researchers to work directly with PLU faculty mentors to experience a learning dimension rarely accessible from the academic-year textbook and laboratory assignments. Research projects reflect the natural sciences fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geosciences, mathematics, physics
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content delivery Recognition for significant expertise in an area of specialization Engages in the scholarship of teaching through research, publications, conference presentations, or workshops to further advance teaching excellence and expertise Demonstrates teaching excellence as characterized by challenging learners intellectually; communicating effectively; and showing a commitment to learning Makes substantive and ongoing contributions to the School of Nursing curricula and academic programs
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who have an extensive theoretical background in peace and conflict studies, but for students who see the value of building peace in their lives and are curious and open to new learning related to these topics. What are the requirements for letters of recommendation?At least one letter is to be from a faculty member who knows your academic work well. The other letter may be written by a faculty person or any other person who can speak to your academic strengths, personal strengths, and qualities
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. We should consider learning from the Americans who know the most about weapons–the U.S. Armed Forces; they take weapons safety seriously: private weapons must be stored in the secured armory on the base–no private weapons are allowed in houses on base. People with weapons have to have annual safety and marksmanship training and a current license. If they live off base, they’re expected to own a weapon safe to keep them. I also agree with my barber, who is a marksmanship instructor: we need
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was Mary Oliver, who visited in April 2008. She penned a phrase that has become the rallying cry for PLU’s Wild Hope Center for Vocation: “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Barot recounts that her visit attracted an audience that filled the entirety of Lagerquist Hall, as well as a separate overflow space. The Visiting Writer Series is thoughtfully designed with a number of components that create a unique learning experience for Lutes, one that truly connects to
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scholarships. Bjug Day More information about Bjug Day, photos, quotes and results from last year’s event. Your generosity enhances the PLU experience — a distinctive education grounded in academic rigor, close and collaborative student-faculty research, residential learning, global engagement and discernment of vocation. In the days leading up to Bjug Day, we’ll share Rev. Harstad’s story through PLU’s social media channels. We hope you’ll find the information entertaining, enlightening and inspiring
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similar to the one she encountered in Parkland some 24 years ago. “Even though the program was small,” Cohen said, “the values are the same.” Beyond what she learned through her coursework, and beyond the tactical duties of her various roles within PLU’s athletic department, there was something about the community that Cohen will remember forever. “The family atmosphere of that program, and PLU in general — and the transferability of what we were learning to the work experience I was given — I think
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