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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

: Dr. Mark Mariani ’98 follows his curiosity at MultiCare Read Next History and literature senior Kathryn Einan ‘22 aspires to be a lifelong learner 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in

Trinidad,” she said. “And I’m leaving as a world citizen.” Her commencement speech was addressed to her mother, who died six years ago from cancer. In it, she reflected on her time at PLU, her experiences in Botswana and where she’ll go from here. She charged her classmates to carry on the legacy of PLU. “Take your bag of PLU experiences and put them on your back,” she said. “Do with it what you can, make with it what you like and create a masterpiece that is worthy of a global citizen.” Both her time

head lamps and the boots of their fellow travelers ahead of them. “One step at a time,” Leu said. “There are a lot of things you can do. The guides always told us ‘Only think about today. Don’t worry about tomorrow.'” But the pace isn’t only necessary, Markuson said, it’s worth it. “It’s like walking on the moon,” said McCracken, a global studies and anthropology double major. Anthony Markuson ’13 Major: biology Hometown: Chester, Mont. Study away: Botswana – working on community health What’s next

communities in 76 host countries on projects related to agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth development. During Peace Corps service, college graduates make a difference in communities overseas. Volunteers return home as global citizens with cross-cultural, leadership, language, teaching and community development skills that position them for advanced education and professional opportunities in today’s global job market. Ninety percent of volunteer

returning to Washington for medical school. (Photo: courtesy of Anthony Markuson) Markuson, who majored in Biology with a minor in Global Studies and a concentration in World Health, found his current position through fellow Lutes—and it’s a position that’s not so much a job as a service opportunity. “I see how that (service) works outside the ‘Lutedome,’ and that is something I wanted to do,” said Markuson, who plans to explore service for a year and then attend medical school in Seattle. He’s now in

. 14. Where: Regency Room, Anderson University Center, Pacific Lutheran University. Admission: Free and open to the public. Mexico is one of PLU’s “Gateway” countries, and the university has had a program in Oaxaca for approximately 10 years, said PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Dr. Tamara R. Williams, Executive Director of PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education. “Over 100 Lutes have graduated from the program, many of whom now serve the Latino community in the U.S. or have secured jobs overseas

participation, and the deep integration of study away curricula within the larger university curricula.” PLU will now be one of just 21 institutions around the world to be recognized as a QUIP Review recipient, fitting when considering the university’s commitment to global education. Half of graduating seniors have taken advantage of the fact that PLU is a top-rated university for study away opportunities. Earlier this month, the Peace Corps named PLU a Top 5 volunteer-producing college/university for 2019

Dean of Health Professions David Ward. “Our MSW program is designed to nurture compassionate leaders equipped with the necessary skills and grounded in a strong ethical framework. We’re excited to provide a platform for our students to make tangible, positive changes in the lives of those they serve.” Diverse Learning Pathways and Global Focus The curriculum will immerse students in social work theory, practice, and ethics with practical applications. To accommodate working students, courses will

Greetings from the Dean Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Professor Kevin O'BrienDean of HumanitiesPLU’s Division of Humanities concludes the 2020-21 school year with relief and gratitude. Dean Kevin O'Brien working from home. Also pictured is Pancake, one of two cats he adopted during the pandemic You can probably imagine the reasons for our relief. This was the third semester of the global COVID-19 pandemic and so the third semester of all or mostly remote learning at PLU