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TACOMA, WASH. (June 18, 2015)- PLU Economics students past and present have selected their major with a seemingly endless list of vocational sectors in mind. However, most seem to share many of the same core qualities and passions: a penchant for research, a love of…
Economics professors play a very active role in helping their students to identify post-graduation academic and vocational opportunities and navigate the entrance systems that lead to those opportunities. “As a department, we spend a lot of time with students discussing their options for the future,” says Travis. “Working closely with all our students gives us the opportunity to get to know them, their strengths and their interests,” says Peterson. “For students who show real academic promise and an
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“In 1993 Margie Witt, a young Air Force nurse, was chosen as the face of the Air Force’s “Cross into the Blue” recruitment campaign.
“It was very informative. It made me feel good about the path I've chosen so far and the possibilities that I could have for the future.” -Current Student “It was very helpful and affirming to hear from other people who have gone through the programs and are navigating the world. I really enjoyed hearing their stories.” -Current Student “The program highlighted the passion PLU students hold in their real-life pursuits, as well as the tremendous value our faculty have lent to the students in
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Director of Donor Communications | Office of Advancement | martenmd@plu.edu | 253-535-8426 | Miranda grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing new board games.
Annual Giving team and key strategies, which includes overseeing broad-based multichannel fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and the development of a digital-first mid-level giving program. Biography Miranda grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing new board games. Her professional background is focused on fundraising at community-based organizations and contributing toward education access opportunities. Miranda has a
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Once you have signed up and been assigned to a writing group, the Provost’s Office can help with various aspects of the logistics: Finding and scheduling a common time for your group to meet
Faculty Writing GroupsPrintable pdfDo you have writing projects on which you need to make progress but are having difficulty finding the time to do so? When your workload piles up, is your scholarly writing one of the first things to get pushed to the back burner or off of the stove completely? If so, you might be interested in joining a Faculty Writing Group!What is it?Faculty writing groups are small groups of faculty (3-6) who commit to meeting regularly in a designated space and spending
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Some students who meet the residency requirement choose to live off campus during their time at PLU. Living off campus can provide students with an even greater degree of independence as well as a
Off Campus LivingSome students who meet the residency requirement choose to live off campus during their time at PLU. Living off campus can provide students with an even greater degree of independence as well as a chance to learn many practical life skills. If you meet the residency requirement, you may elect to live off campus. PLU, as a service to its students, maintains a list of available options in the area by working with Places4Students. PLU does not endorse or represent any of
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About two and a half hours east of Tacoma sits the farming community of Yakima, Washington. The Central Washington county has about 243,000 residents and is probably most notable for producing the majority of the nation’s apples and hops. But it’s also where Henry Temple…
—so my family was happy.” Making the decision to attend PLU was easy. The difficult part came when it was time to leave her close-knit family. Gutierrez found Western Washington a major change from where she grew up in Central Washington. “It was hard with the change of literal environment,” she said. “It’s rainy over here, there’s more population, more diversity. It’s a real city.” Gutierrez enjoyed her new school and making new friends but she admits she was homesick for her community back in
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Biology Courses: BIOL 225 (Molecules, Cells and Organisms) BIOL 226 (Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology) One semester of each of the following is also recommended by many programs: BIOL 342
. Therefore, the admission offices at optometry schools will evaluate how you fill your spare time with meaningful co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Working to support yourself, volunteering in an appropriate healthcare setting, and undergraduate research are the most common activities noted on the application. Participation in student government and/or athletics offers opportunities where you can develop and practice important leadership skills and teamwork abilities. Even serving as a
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Biology Courses: BIOL 225 (Molecules, Cells and Organisms) BIOL 226 (Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology) One semester of each of the following is also recommended by many programs: BIOL 342
. Therefore, the admission offices at optometry schools will evaluate how you fill your spare time with meaningful co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Working to support yourself, volunteering in an appropriate healthcare setting, and undergraduate research are the most common activities noted on the application. Participation in student government and/or athletics offers opportunities where you can develop and practice important leadership skills and teamwork abilities. Even serving as a
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Carolyn Hylander ’12, Caitlin Walton ’12, Mycal Ford ’12 and Gretchen Elyse Nagel ’12 received Fulbright Student Fellowships. (Photo by John Froschauer) Four PLU students receive Fulbright Student Fellowships By Chris Albert This year, four PLU students – Carolyn Hylander, Caitlin Walton, Gretchen Elyse Nagel…
– ETA in Ibagué, Colombia Hylander – from Seattle – double majored in Hispanic studies and global studies. She has accepted a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in Ibagué, Colombia, where she will be teaching part-time as an ETA at Universidad de Ibagué and doing part-time research in the community about U.S.–Colombia free trade policies. “To me, receiving a Fulbright grant means that I will help foster cross-cultural understanding between Colombians that I will meet and myself as a
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The School of Business is home of some of the most active and dynamic student clubs, which are open to all students interested in business.
skills necessary for sound financial decision-making and financial well-being. Send us a quick email to join today! Email: plufinanceclub@plu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Hank LinRegent's Investment FundThe Student Investment Fund (or Regents’ Investment Fund) gives PLU students the opportunity to engage in real world investment experience through keeping a perpetually diversified portfolio of assets in the fund, with investment decisions being made by the students of the club. Students of all majors
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