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Jessica Schwinck – Fellow for the 2019-20 Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program Posted by: Julie Winters / April 25, 2019 April 25, 2019 Jessica Schwinck, DNP, ARNP of Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA has been selected as a fellow for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program.  The Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program, a one year professional development experience, is a partnership between Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University School of

. The intensive, primarily field-based program within the School of Education and Kinesiology offers individuals a high-quality, accelerated route to certification in high-needs educational areas, specifically special education.    Through the yearlong program, candidates gain hands-on classroom experience while simultaneously taking flexible classes that work around professional and family life. “PLU does a fantastic job fast-tracking good, qualified teachers,” Wade said, adding that school

earlier this month by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the station and its assets were purchased for $8 million: $7 million in cash plus $1 million of underwriting announcements to be provided to PLU over 10 years. PLU has placed the cash in the university’s endowment to fund student scholarships, and the underwriting announcements will be used to raise awareness about educational and arts events on campus. As part of the agreement, Friends of 88.5 FM will continue to use broadcast and

Pierce who has been admitted to PLU automatically will be considered. Winners will be selected based on academic success, school and community involvement, service and leadership. The scholarship will be in addition to any academic merit scholarship a student may already have received from PLU. Renewable for three additional years, this scholarship is worth $20,000 over the course of four years at PLU. Students must be admitted prior to March 31 to be considered. Application to PLU is free. “We are

Concert Hall at 6 p.m.Pfeifle died Aug. 29, just before he planned to return to PLU for his sophomore year. Following the news, President Thomas W. Krise asked the entire Lute community to join him in remembering Pfeifle’s vigor, spontaneity, leadership and hopes for the future. The celebration of life next week will provide an outlet for all Lutes to remember those qualities and more. The ceremony is one of many ways the campus community is honoring Pfeifle, who was an active member of Outdoor

Nelavala (Global Peace Lutheran Fellowship) Reforming Lutheran Higher Education: Ecclesiological Reflection and Theological Leadership by Brian Beckstrom (Wartburg College) Interested in contributing to Intersections with your own reflections or scholarship? Direct ideas and inquiries to the editor, Jason Mahn of Augustana College (jasonmahn@augustana.edu). *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous 2018-19 FYEP Common Reading announced Read Next Grant opportunities for education research LATEST

qualities,” he said. “My educational experience at PLU made me realize I had to work hard, but also have critical thinking on any issue or assignment,” he said. “You need to be able to analyze and think about how is this process going to come to a successful end. Work by itself is not enough; smart work is needed.” Burton said aspiring debaters should strive for “organization, structure and higher-level thinking skills,” but most of all, passion. “To really believe what they are arguing makes a

first full-time job this summer. “It’s a little scary getting my first job out of college,” she said, “but it’s definitely preparing me for what I want to continue to do as I grow professionally.” Dela Cruz is working as the Mentor253 coordinator, matching mentors and mentees in the program that pairs youth with positive adult members of the community to form strong, lasting mentor relationships in the greater Tacoma area. It’s a part of the Northwest Leadership Foundation. Such a relationship takes

of the West Director Richard Nance discusses his recent leadership award and the origins of “St. Matthew Passion” Read Next Teachers tinker: Education department’s annual Benson Lecture, hands-on workshop bring spirit of maker movement to PLU COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the

, she desires to pay it forward. “I want to stand beside and be an advocate for children who, often, have been given up on,” she said. “This summer internship is my first opportunity to gain experience with youth within the JJS and a big step in the direction of my dream.” “Jessica’s educational work with children at the Pierce County Detention Center is a great example of how well this internship can work,” said Krise. “We’re proud of Jessica!” Read Previous Lutes Lead Local ‘40 Under 40’ List Read