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PLU President Allan Belton is a morning person. He’s frequently among the first employees to arrive at the Hauge Administration Building, but not before his morning cup of joe. His favorite coffee stand is on South Tacoma Way, the seven-mile arterial that is the economic…
says emphatically. “We’re proud to be in Parkland and we know that our university can do more to positively impact our community in innovative ways that also foster learning opportunities for our students.” In the past decade, PLU has doubled down on its commitment to Parkland, rethinking the university’s role and taking a more proactive approach to developing community resources. PLU men’s and women’s swimming head coach Andrew Lum volunteering at a community dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church. An
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Department of Human Resources faculty and staff.
Gretchen Howell Director of Human Resources Full Profile 253-535-7329 crosgrgm@plu.edu
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Native American and Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary program grounded in a partnership between students, faculty, staff and local communities, with a global Indigenous focus centered in
courses carefully selected from a variety of Humanities, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary programs, and works in collaboration with local Indigenous communities and institutions to create a space for Indigenous academic knowledge and inquiry. Students work with each other and with members of Indigenous communities to develop understandings and relationships that can complement a variety of majors. NAIS strives for learning that transcends the boundaries and dynamics of the classroom. Here
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Why did you decide to study music? What sparked your interest in music and how did your academic path and career develop from there? It was a family business for me, so to speak. My father was my first teacher in both piano and trombone,…
early age. I did find that it was what affirmed me the most, as I suspect is true for many of our students. What is your educational background? I attended public schools in central Iowa and then earned a BM with an Education Certification from the University of Iowa. Next was a MM in Trombone Performance and Literature from the University of Notre Dame, and finally a DMA in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Iowa. I consider my major teachers to have been John Hill and Frank Crisafulli as
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Maria Surla has traveled a long and rewarding road. The 39-year-old recently graduated with PLU’s Class of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. “The difficult experiences I’ve had made me who I am now,” Surla says. Born and raised in the Philippines, Surla…
apartment, Surla lived with her ex-husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law, who struggled with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. “The father-in-law’s situation made me very interested in mental health and human behavior,” she says, describing him as kind. Surla tried her hand at culinary arts school, and worked as a chef for eight years. But that didn’t fulfill her desire to care for others. So Surla earned a licensed practical nurse (LPN) certification in 2019, which allowed her to perform basic
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Any faculty member who feels that they have cause for grievance and who wants to formally resolve that grievance petition either the Conciliation Committee or the University Dispute Resolution
Committee of the faculty shall consist of the chairs of five standing committees as follows: Academic Performance & Integrity, Educational Policies, Faculty Affairs, Governance, and Rank and Tenure. The chair of the Rank and Tenure Committee shall act as initial convener of the committee. At its initial meeting, the committee shall elect a chair and a secretary. If any one or more of these Conciliation Committee members is judged an interested party in a case by the remaining members of the Conciliation
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What is Marketing? Marketing is a broad and dynamic field which deals with identifying and meeting human and social needs.
Marketing What is Marketing? Marketing is a broad and dynamic field which deals with identifying and meeting human and social needs. The study of marketing encompasses diverse topics such as market strategy and research, consumer analysis, product management, distribution, pricing, and promotion, providing students with a broad understanding of the business world. Marketing is considered to be one of the largest areas of employment in business today with about 25-30 percent of the workforce
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16th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Kicks Off July 10 By Sandy Deneau Dunham, PLU Marketing & Communication As a gift to the community—and really, to everyone who attends—the Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music kicks off its free summer concert series, Jazz Under the…
Steve Luceno (string bass, seven-string guitar, vocals). The group’s first CD was released in May. In performance, the band plays originals, Brazilian music (modern choros and Hermeto Pascoal tunes) and a mix of personalized jazz and pop standards. July 17 Dmitri Matheny Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, Matheny was first introduced to jazz audiences in the 1990s as the protégé of Art Farmer and has matured into “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn
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Stepping out of the classroom and into the business world Bashair Alazadi ’12 and Zachary Grah ’13 had transformational internships during the summer of 2012. By Julianne Rose ’13 An important benefit for PLU business students is an internship , and about half of our…
April 1, 2013 Stepping out of the classroom and into the business world Bashair Alazadi ’12 and Zachary Grah ’13 had transformational internships during the summer of 2012. By Julianne Rose ’13 An important benefit for PLU business students is an internship, and about half of our students complete at least one before graduation. Internships expose students to the world of business practitioners, to the performance expectations they will face as they begin their professional careers, and to
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MESA Day tests math and science skills The voices of 400 elementary, middle and high school students bounced off the walls of Olson and Memorial gyms at the annual MESA Day competition. Working in teams, the students built catapults from Dixie cups and plastic spoons,…
the event. PLU faculty and staff judges tested the projects, recording the results in a passport around the students’ necks. “It’s a hands-on experience for science learning,” Tisdale said. “They are learning the concepts and applying the theories. It gives them a deeper learning.” At the opening ceremony, state Sen. Rosa Franklin ’74, D-29th District, stressed the importance of preparing students for careers in the math, science and engineering fields. The United States lacks the skilled workers
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