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budget with a very modest surplus again this past year — a balanced operating budget, I am proud to say, for the 16th time in 17 years. Likewise, the strategic and wise management of our endowment corpus and a significant flow of new gifts is allowing us to gradually restore and then, as we look to the future, plan once again for increases in our endowment fund. Yes, Pacific Lutheran University continues to meet the economic challenges of our time. We have worked together. We have demonstrated our

that “Edward exploited you.” This was the scene that many of us had been longing for as their enmity in the first season prevented two women from a sisterly alliance and advocacy that would only make them more resilient to the behaviors of someone like Edward and the broader machinations of a patriarchal society. Both women had endured abuse from men in their lives with Edward’s manipulation of Esther in their strange, at times romantic, stepsibling relationship and with Clara’s alluded to history

the famous autobiographical books. But the true saga of her life has never been fully told. Now, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries, and land and financial records, Caroline Fraser–the editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House series–masterfully fills in the gaps in Wilder’s biography. Revealing the grown-up story behind the most influential childhood epic of pioneer life, she also chronicles Wilder’s tumultuous relationship with her journalist daughter, Rose

impact the lives of others, but if you’re 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). Download PLU’s Nursing Guide!2. Business — Master of Business Administration (MBA)There are many types of graduate business degrees — finance, accounting, human resource management, organizational leadership, to name a few — but the traditional MBA has recently seen an uptick in

professional and informal experiences, and how it shaped you. When it comes to addressing challenges, it is important to mention challenges that you can grow from, as well as specific steps you plan to take to lead you to such growth. As an example, you might face being employed full-time or having children to care for, and finding childcare during the day while being enrolled in a program. Explain to the reader what steps you would take in time-management and prioritization to show how you will overcome

varied field with more and more opportunities to advance into specialized or management positions.  Nurses who obtain an advanced degree — such as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — are well-prepared to secure a variety of leadership careers in the medical field.As a leader in the field of nursing, you will have the opportunity to improve patient care and ultimately, transform the lives of others. Let’s talk about why you should get a DNP and how you can secure a nursing career in the state of

continuing the positivity by planning more virtual guest visits.Music EducationFuture music teachers currently studying at PLU had two opportunities to connect with PLU Music Ed alums thanks to Dr. Linda Miller, Chair of Music Education. Hans Nelson ’11 is an assistant principal and did a presentation on classroom management and behavior issues. Nicole Laborte ’14 shared a timely and extremely helpful presentation on virtual learning and some of the tools that are in use in schools right now.There were

diagnosis and a treatment plan to stabilize the acute symptoms/problems that brought them to treatment. Then begins the business of hopefully maintaining stability, improving overall function and working on achieving life goals — that’s where the intensive therapy focus comes in. That first year at PLU is all about assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology and patient care management. In the second year the students study family therapy, then group therapy, and then 1:1 therapy over a six-month

think that is all I can ask for. What skills are you gaining from this experience? I definitely feel like my professional development has gone up quite a bit in terms of what it means to work in a professional setting, and how to hold myself to a certain standard in a working way rather than an academic way. I definitely think that has been a bit of a struggle – shifting from being a student to “this is your job.” I’ve been trying to work on my time management skills, but it is a little rough.What

understanding. PLU students volunteering at the Emergency Food Network in Tacoma.× It is one thing to offer general education courses. It is quite another to integrate the range of disciplines and design an educational experience that makes clear to students what their business management course has to do with their anthropology course, and what their anthropology and business courses have to do with the weekend they spent volunteering at a food bank, and what all three experiences have to do with the