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find purpose and meaning in their life. “It helps students identify different points in the journey of questions,” Holden explained. “It shows what the process looks like.” SIL director Eva Johnson, assistant education professor Steve Woolworth and assistant philosophy professor Pauline Kaurin made up the second panel. The three related their experiences in college to how things turned out in the rest of their life, an exercise first year Erik Arnits found especially helpful. “I really liked
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easy to ‘fall off track’ in college. “PLU has expectations similar to what a parent expects.” Scott always knew he wanted to be a music teacher and he wanted to find the best program. He looked at California, Oregon, the local public universities and some of the private colleges. “PLU offered the most respected music education program and I knew PLU would give me the best outcome,” he said. “I liked the student to faculty ratio – and the quality of the music education program was superior.” He
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. Carey, guest editor of Washington Monthly’s college guide, directs the education policy program at New America, a think tank and civic enterprise in Washington, D.C. As a result, “colleges tried to claw their way up the U.S. News ladder by raising prices and excluding all but the most privileged students, exactly the opposite of what a nation struggling to keep higher education affordable for an increasingly diverse student population actually needed,” Carey wrote. Washington Monthly’s college
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study away marks a reclaiming of important educational opportunities taken away by the pandemic. He believes in the importance of global education for college students. “It is important to experience a different culture, a different way of life,” said Finitsis. “It gives you a different understanding of the world and supports the PLU Mission. We visit places that many people dream of visiting but can’t.” Finitsis led his class to Greece with the support of the PLU Wang Center. The Wang Center
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Choosing Online LearningThere are many reasons you might choose online or blended courses at Pacific Lutheran University. Online summer courses provide a PLU learning experience at a distance, and many options meet general education requirements. Online undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education courses provide more flexibility for scheduling. In a blended course, students have increased control over the time, place, pace, and path to achieving learning objectives. Although the style of
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Former PLU StudentsApplication for Current High School Seniors (without significant college credits)Application for Current High School Seniors Use this application if all of the following apply: You are currently a senior in high school; and You are not seeking a two-year Pre-Nursing Associate’s Degree while in high school The School of Nursing offers direct admission to the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The PLU Nursing program does not require a separate application to
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Secretary General of the United Nations. In a time of armed conflict and political polarization throughout the world, Hammarskjöld’s vocation can serve as a model for our commitments to peace.REGISTER HERELuther’s Surprising View of Political Engagement Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Virtual) In this election year, the sixteenth century reformer has something significant to say for all those who are preparing to vote on November 5. Join PLU professor of political science, Dr
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. Halvorson’s research interests include American business history, the history of computing, and the creative use of technology in the social impact sector. He has published books and articles on the history of Microsoft Corporation, the PC Revolution, software development systems, and business software. He has also written widely about the history of early modern Europe, including the Renaissance and Reformation movements. Halvorson graduated from PLU in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
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work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2022 Currently majoring in one of following core engineering/applied sciences disciplines (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil (especially Structural emphasis or interest), Chemical, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, Software, Structural, Quality, Industrial Engineering Technical, Industrial Management, Operations Research, Engineering Mechanics, and Systems). Enrolled student
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for as long as he can remember. Fueled by an interest in comedy and science fiction, he hopes to someday bring his cartoons to life in a long-form story.Portfolio Ann Christine KimariBA, Studio Art | Communication minor Coming from the beautiful country Kenya, Ann Christine found her passion for art rooted in her culture and upbringing. She enjoys crafting and decorating spaces. Her goal is to develop and enhance her country’s artistry. She hopes to elevate patriotism via the appreciation of the
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