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Dr. Bridget Yaden Fellowship Advisor Email: byaden@plu.edu
graduation. To find information on funding sources to help with the cost of studying away while enrolled at PLU, visit the Study Away Scholarship page. Employers and graduate schools recognize these scholarships and fellowships as unique leadership, networking and skill building opportunities. A description of scholarships and fellowships available to PLU students and alumni is available online. Specific internal and external scholarship opportunities are available for School of Nursing students. Contact
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A Statement from Founder Dr. Peter C.C. Wang: A First Decade of International Activities.
Founders of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, Peter and Grace WangThe Wang Center opened in 2002 thanks to the vision of donors Peter (’60) and Grace Wang. With their endowment gift, the Wangs have emphasized the role education can play in building a more peaceful world and recognized an opportunity to further PLU’s ability to prepare students for lives of leadership and service in an interconnected world. Both are first-generation Americans. Peter Wang graduated from
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Director for Accessibility and Wellbeing Resources | Wellbeing Services and Resources | beiermad@plu.edu | 253-535-7073
the day to day operations of the Office of Accessibility and Accommodation Resources. Provide leadership for the Center for Military Student Support and coordinate the team of practitioners in supporting our military affiliated and veteran students. Serve as a member of the Retention and Progression Advisory Group and execute project to increase retention. Collect and analyze data about Wellbeing Services and Resources to tell stories of the impact of our work. Selected Presentations The Vocation
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
Therapeutic Leadership: David Ward discusses his approach to leading PLU’s College of Health Professions David Ward is a practicing therapist who says the origins of his vocation go all the way back to his childhood home. “I grew up in a family where I benefited from strong family ties, and I saw the impact of imperfect but strong relationships,”… September 20, 2023 Health Professions
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
Therapeutic Leadership: David Ward discusses his approach to leading PLU’s College of Health Professions David Ward is a practicing therapist who says the origins of his vocation go all the way back to his childhood home. “I grew up in a family where I benefited from strong family ties, and I saw the impact of imperfect but strong relationships,”… September 20, 2023 Health Professions
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This page highlights the scholarships and funds coordinated by the Center for DJS. Additionally, there are various internal and external funding resources available to PLU students to support your
Lute Library & Course Reserves.Apply for the Good Trouble Fund Undocumented Students Undocumented Student Fund The Undocumented Student Fund provides financial support for PLU Undocumented Students seeking resources for legal fees, academic success, and leadership development. In the past, this fund has supported requests including access to course materials, DACA applications, emergency gap fund, lawyer consultations. Undocumented Students seeking funding for course materials can do so on the
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility, the PLU MBA prepares you to excel in your field and make meaningful contributions to your organizations and the business world. With classes in late afternoons and evenings, our in-person MBA is designed to accommodate working professionals and offers multiple options to complete your degree in the timeframe that works for you — 21 months, 16 months
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PLU grad continues to give back to his community and greater Tacoma area By Igor Strupinskiy ’14 President of Korsmo Construction, John Korsmo ’84 is building more than just academic halls. His company, founded by his father, John Korsmo Sr., is focused on sustaining community,…
, and Toys for Tots. “We always try to find a way to help,” Korsmo said. After the tragic shooting of four Lakewood police officers at Forza, Korsmo Construction stepped up and created the fallen officer memorial at the café. “It came to our attention, and it felt right,” said Korsmo. “It was just an automatic response.” Korsmo’s leadership in volunteerism earned his company the Corporations for Community Award, given by the secretary of state. Korsmo Construction was the sole recipient of this
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PLU top placer in the Peace Corps This year, Pacific Lutheran University ranks No.18 on Peace Corps’ 2013 Top Colleges for small schools. The annual list recognizes the highest volunteer-producing colleges and universities for small, medium, large and graduate institutions. There are currently 15 undergraduate…
and leadership back with them when they return home.” “Peace Corps announces Top Colleges annually to recognize the schools that contribute the most alumni making a difference overseas through volunteer service,” said Peace Corps West Coast Regional Manager Janet Allen. “We thank and congratulate PLU as one of the 23 universities from the West Coast producing globally-minded leaders who turn idealism into action as Peace Corps Volunteers.” Currently, more than 8,000 volunteers are working with
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 2, 2015)— Namibia Nine , the PLU-produced documentary depicting the journey of nine Namibian students back in their homeland after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, premiered to a full house in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Feb.…
hour, told the story of nine Namibian students who attended PLU on scholarships from the Evangelical Lutheran Church, which supported Namibia’s fight for independence from South Africa post-apartheid. Edwin Tjiramba ’94 was one of those Namibian students—and he also narrated the documentary. “I was born in Namibia,” Tjiramba said in the film, “but my future began at PLU.” The film showed the real-life power of a PLU education. Each of the nine now holds a position of leadership, and Cunningham
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