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over who our next president would be. “Yes, We Can!” sang from YouTube videos across campus and candidates planned visits to the region. With the Washington state caucus only one day away, three fellow seniors and myself, all undecided, set out early on the morning of Feb. 8 to volunteer and hear Sen. Hillary Clinton speak about healthcare at the University of Puget Sound. Within moments of entering the field house, we were gobbled up for volunteer tasks: checking-in and directing media, monitoring

organization with an emphasis on intercultural communication, global partnership and sustainable change. They will add to the 10 PLU alumni currently serving overseas — and add to the more than 250 Peace Corps participants PLU has touted over the years. Historically, PLU’s per capita enrollment of alumni into the Peace Corps has been significant.  This year is no different. PLU ranked No. 22 nationally for small colleges on the Peace Corps’ 2018 Top Colleges annual list, which recognizes colleges with the

purpose. In retrospect, it wasn’t the teaching concepts or philosophies that have gotten me to this point of my career, but the modeling of building relationships. My education professors, particularly Greg Williams, showed me the power of forming professional relationships and recognizing the human element of teaching. It’s through the human lens that I advocate for my students, teachers and profession. Read Previous PLU nursing student earns national study away scholarship Read Next David Akuien ’10

HOW TO APPLY TO & SUCCEED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL An online informational session with UW graduate students and faculty Posted by: alemanem / September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020 Interested in learning more about the graduate (PhD and MS) programs at UW?  The October 13, 2020, 4 – 5 PM (Pacific Time) online panel/Q+A session may be just for you!  The objective of this session is to help prepare prospective applicants and to share more about what life is like as a graduate student at UW.  See the UW

those from Washington High School, who come in after school to continue to work on their homework, move forward on projects or to prepare for a test. The students are very motivated, and it has been wonderful helping them.” Rojas-Apodaca said giving back is what motivates her the most about her student assistant director job. “Being a part of the PLC has given me the opportunity to help this community in a very meaningful way,” she said. “As a future lawyer, I hope to continue to invest in places

December 1, 2009 Back to Normal By Barbara Clements A sense of relief. That seems to be the common reaction from cab drivers, shop keepers, bureaucrats and baristas around Anchorage when Gov. Sean Parnell’s name comes up. It has been a tumultuous two years for Alaska. Its new governor, PLU alum Sean Parnell ’84, brings a sense of normalcy to the state. “Frankly, I’m glad he’s there, I was getting tired of all the drama,” said a cab driver who cranked up the heater as the first hard nip of

cereal you never got around to eating? Pacific Lutheran University’s Moveout 2014 has a new twist, and a new partner, to take all these recyclables off your hands as you  clean out your room. PLU and Goodwill are partnering up in May to reduce waste in the landfill, promote recycling and create jobs in Pierce County. The new Goodwill’s Give & Go Campaign is a first for the region, and PLU is one of the first Northwest college chosen by Goodwill as a partner in the effort of sustainability living and

October 29, 2012 “Killer Drones: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” A screening of “Killer Drones: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” will take place at 7 p.m., Nov. 8 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. The film will be followed by a short response by Pauline M. Kaurin, associate professor and chair of the PLU department of philosophy, with a discussion to follow. The film addresses the ethics of lethal drone warfare, presented by Bradley J. Strawser, assistant professor of philosophy at the

share and have that closure for my senior year.” “Obviously, there is a lot going on in the world right now, with the pandemic and the protests,” said Sager. “These projects show our generation’s ability to make a difference and directly create change for the community.” “We are big believers that learning doesn’t end with the flip of a tassel,” said Bergstrom. “Even after graduation, people want to share their capstone projects, and even more people want to listen to them.”   Read Previous Enumclaw

of a transition period for a growing theatre program. What is your favorite class to teach and why? Introduction to Theatre. I love taking 40+ first year students under my wing. I not only love exploring why theatre is an essential component of democratic discourse, but I also love teaching students the essentials they are going to need to be successful students at PLU.What do you hope your students take away from your classes? That learning requires constant, imperfect practice. You need to