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. Whether you’re new to the world of business or you went to business school during your undergraduate degree, you’ll be able to explore new interests and opportunities. 2. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)If you are looking to develop the sought-after skills needed to transform people’s lives through excellent patient care, you should consider obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) whether you are currently a nurse or not. Not only will you get to help others, but you’ll also benefit from high

on a full scholarship- an opportunity I never imagined possible. I had never seen an opera until I was in one my freshman year. I took music classes, but also many dance and acting classes too as I was a music theater major for a time. I ended up getting my degree in Music Education and taught high school and junior high for a year before starting a graduate program at the University of Colorado, Boulder. I started teaching on the voice faculty at PLU as an adjunct lecturer in 1989, immediately

do some things to close the achievement gaps, particularly in high-school graduation rates. Our Latino and black students now graduate at higher rates than our white kids.” Bill Keim, WASA executive director, championed Hewins role in closing the opportunity gap within the district, which serves roughly 8,000 students — a diverse population with a 75 percent poverty rate. Frank Hewins '86, who earned his master's degree at PLU, was recently named Superintendent of the Year by the Washington

to making education their career wasn’t clear, but no matter when a passion for teaching is discovered that spark must be present, the panelists agreed. “I believe the spark was already in me when I was conceived,” Gordan said, a teacher at Mt. Tahoma High School. “It’s something you are born with. It comes from within.” Although Gordan knew teaching was something he always wanted to do, for others it was far from their minds when they entered college. “I didn’t want to work in education

PLU University Jazz Ensemble’s upcoming concert Posted by: Kate Williams / April 10, 2018 Image: Jazz Ensemble at PLU, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 10, 2018 By Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerOn Friday, May 11th, the public is invited to a collaborative concert featuring the Stadium High School Jazz Band, the Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble and special guest and world renowned saxophonist, Vincent Herring. Thanks to a generous endowment established by PLU

town to PLU really broadened my understanding of myself and my understanding of other people. It’s teaching me how to be a better nurse and a better person in general because of that growth. Global education and travel does that on a larger scale."- Grace Zimmerman '18 “I know that dreaming big was definitely a struggle in high school,” she said. “I’m lucky to have made it to PLU, and I think my dreams have gotten a lot bigger and wider.” At PLU, about 50 percent of students study away at some

memories. I was also able to study away twice during J-terms, in England and than in Germany and Poland. I really value these experiences, and I loved the opportunity to see new parts of the world. What’s next? After graduation, I will be contenting my education at PLU in the Masters in Education program. I will be taking classes for a year, and will be doing student teaching in a local high school. After that I hope to teach high school history. Callie Rae Moothart, Bachelor of Arts in religion with

teaching, like a skill for writing or a skill for critical thinking, never loses value. School systems will always need high-quality, passionate teachers. According to Department of Education data, in 2011, 48% of the teaching population had more than 10 years of experience. More recent data from 2017 suggest that the “average teacher” has 14 years of working experience.Work for diversity and positive social changeCompassion, empathy, communication, and respect are life skills that are learned early on

can’t really have them too much, they’re fattening! Mac or PC? Mac Instagram or Twitter? Huh? I barely do Facebook!Why did you decide to study music? What sparked your interest in music and how did your academic path and career develop from there? My mom said I could sing the theme from the “Mickey Mouse Club” before I could talk! In elementary school and junior high I was fortunate to participate in well developed music programs. I had especially great choral teachers in high school, where Ben

January 18, 2013 Bonnie Nelson ’08 on top of a bactrian camel in Mongolia. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Nelson) A volunteer experience in an elementary school sets alum on path to Mongolia By Barbara Clements University Communications After growing up in a small town near Chehalis, Wash., Bonnie Nelson ’08 at first wanted to just “be a face” in the crowd, and chose to go to a large public state university, rather than Pacific Lutheran University.   She soon realized this was a mistake. “I knew