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some cases discontinue academic program offerings so that a PLU education remains relevant, accessible, and transformative.  As a key step in moving the strategic plan forward, a committee of 20 elected faculty members completed a review of academic programs this spring. The faculty evaluated each academic program to ensure PLU’s offerings respond to student interests in a way that efficiently stewards resources and aligns with our commitment to provide a quality liberal arts and professional

important mark of distinction for the portfolio and CV of students as well as faculty members. They are viewed very positively by graduate schools, prospective employers, and scholarship committees. Most importantly, they can be stepping stones to successful capstone projects, professional publication, and (ideally) identifying and addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems. Student Qualifications / RequirementsWho can apply? PLU students who meet the following qualifications at the time of

little less difficult for one person. Maybe that’s just walking through this journey of life with them and being there so they don’t have to be alone. To Learn More or Ask Questions About PLU’s Healthcare-Focused Majors and Academic Programs, Please Visit: School of Nursing  | School of Nursing Facebook Pre-Professional Health Sciences  | Department of Biology Division of Social Sciences  | Department of Psychology Zach Powers '10 Zach Powers '10 worked as PLU's media and content manager until April

narrates an unnamed protagonist’s callous development towards a career in business (selling water bottles), describing the shifting place of Asia in the global capitalist economy. The novel is told entirely in the second person voice, and it emulates the language of self-help guides, thus parodically identifying the connection between reading and self-betterment. Most importantly, it’s highly readable. The novel would contribute to PLU’s mission of global education and would also help students become

continued this work at PLU since 1996.  Her research interests include online language programs, bilingual education, and world language teacher preparation.  She has served on many professional boards, including ACTFL, NWALL, AATSP Juan de Fuca Chapter, WAFLT, and PNCFL. Tamara WilliamsTamara R. Williams is a Professor of Hispanic Studies with expertise in the Latin American region. Before assuming the role of Executive Director of the Wang Center, she taught Spanish Language at many levels as well as

Commencement, with in-country time in Nicaragua from June 4-11, 2016. The benefit is that this will give us more time for outreach, awareness building, partnership development and fundraising. These are very important components of the project, and we can’t wait for the experience to begin!Course Content InformationHOW DO THE COURSE OPTIONS WORK? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUSA 485 AND BUSA 495?There are two course components. The first is the BUSA 485 course, which is the study away course. You will

poverty, in the U.S. and overseas. But she’s determined to try. “It would be a real disgrace to come back and do nothing,” she says. Barbara Clements Barbara Clements is the Content Development Director of PLU, and as such guides PLU’s storytelling through print, web, video and photography, as well as on the university’s social media platforms. She is the managing editor of Resolute and U magazines. Prior to PLU, she was a journalist for more than 20 years, winning numerous regional, state and