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internship may have wrapped up, but the students say they have learned a lot and will continue to find ways to preserve the earth. “We understand that trees won’t fix our damaged earth or underserved communities, but any positive change and active community discourse can make for something truly beautiful,” Todorov said.Environmental Studies at PLUEnvironmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Managing the environment requires

student leaders led the eager freshmen in a handful of ice-breakers to help them get to know a few people they didn’t know before and maybe even take a step toward a new-found friendship. “I hope to meet new people, make new friends and hopefully discover more about myself,” she said. These relationships are important in building a campus culture, said Campus Pastor Dennis Sepper. “As a university that comes from the Lutheran tradition, we believe that everybody has a place, purpose and a role to play

. “It was local and convenient,” Hart said. “I devoted two nights a week for years. The PLU MBA program gives you confidence in yourself. And the great thing about the program is the personal relationships you develop.” Pogue concurs. “The MBA program changed my perspective on things, ”  says the father of two girls. “It’s well worth the time and money and I’d recommend it to anyone.” Both praise the study-away portion of the program, which takes MBA students to a foreign country on a 10-day trip to

crisis, and by night, he spent time with his housemates, fellow LVC volunteers, exploring their values and perspectives. “There was a lot of room for personal growth and self-examination of what my values are,” Goble said. “We all have this like mindedness of wanting to serve and the excitement of living, with a low income.” The relationships had as much if not more of an influence on Goble than the service component. After his year in Omaha, Goble came back to Tacoma and signed up for a year of

decade inviting his students to participate in archaeological research in the Mount Rainier area. This year, the work helped uncover details about prehistoric hunting groups.“This is the sort of opportunity that can only come from having relationships with your professors,” said Emma Holm ’17, who worked this year on the project. “I really wanted to take advantage of undergraduate opportunities.” Andrews, associate professor of anthropology at Pacific Lutheran University, works in conjunction with

support for the grant. Teri Woo, PLU’s associate dean for graduate nursing programs, says people don’t often seek out jobs working with the underserved. But PLU graduates do — some 77 percent of them — the result of meaningful relationships they build with clinics in those areas during their time studying at the university. “Our students are driving all over to have experiences working in those areas,” Woo said. “They understand what it’s like to work in an area like that.”School of NursingLearn more

Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships Read Next PLU nominates physician Donald Mott for Nobel Peace Prize 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 China

scholars who attend PLU have a graduation rate of 87 percent, and 67 percent of students are first-generation college students. Founded and run by a Tacoma-based nonprofit Degrees of Change, the Act Six program identifies and rewards scholars who are passionate about learning, eager to foster intercultural relationships, willing to step out of their comfort zones, committed to serving those around them, and want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at