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PLU’€™s Visiting Writer Series Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Posted by: Marcom Web Team / November 6, 2014 November 6, 2014 By Taylor Lunka ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 7, 2014)—In 2005, two new professors in the Pacific Lutheran University English Department came up with an idea for the Visiting Writer Series (VWS). This year, the series celebrates its 10-year anniversary—with a dedicated budget from the Provost’s office and a group of new writers

has worked. Clear Channel reports that their second fastest-growing industry group this year is higher education: Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University and Washington State University all have either committed for the first time or increased their outdoor buys.”[plu_locations height=”700px” width=”100%” zoom=”10″ category=”billboards-spring-2015″ page_reload_time=10 scroll_wheel_zoom=”false

knowledgeable and interested in their subject. “PLU professors genuinely enjoy educating and are capable of holding interest as well as teaching in a functional way because they are engaging and passionate about their subject matter.” Students enjoy the typical PLU teaching style that places a greater emphasis on discussion and group activities, explaining that discussion and activity time make learning much more exciting. Some PLU students said their professors “are not afraid to challenge us,” and all

, butter, stuffing and even cooking items such as foil pans. After collecting all the items, baskets are assembled and donated to local agencies to distribute the food, or club members pass out the baskets door to door. Each nursing cohort also may add additional items, such as gingerbread houses or cinnamon rolls. “Everyone in that group wants to contribute,” August Mendoza ’18, president of Delta Iota Chi, said. “It makes you feel good.” Thanksgiving Basket DriveVisit Delta Iota Chi's website for

media members and advisors nationwide. For five days, we each got to delight in the two “conferencing” perks: education and adventure. Our PLU group attended conference sessions geared toward fine-tuning our skills and inspiring our creativity. Students, advisors and professionals from all over facilitated conversations on everything from copy editing and design to critical reporting and journalistic ethics.Mast MediaLearn more about student media at PLUOutside the sessions, each of us conversed

minority, tribal and veteran students. It will cement partnerships with local providers such as CHI Franciscan Health, Providence Medical Group, Sea Mar Community Health Centers and Northwest Integrated Health to allow three-month student training placements in underserved clinics, expanding health care there. The grant will also deepen the nursing curriculum to better train students to care for underserved and low-income patients. The effects will reverberate through the region and beyond, and

and the cost is $5 per student. Anyone wanting to join us is advised to pack their own lunch/snacks.FEB 21 Black Panther Movie EventAMC Lakewood Mall BSU is planning a group trip to watch Black Panther in theaters for a discounted price. Tickets are limited so get in touch with BSU ASAP for more information.FEB 23 Cultural ShowcaseAnderson University Center CK – 7pm BSU is hosting a cultural showcase that will celebrate cultural diversity on campus and will feature students and organizations at

PLU interns combat climate change one tree at a time Posted by: Silong Chhun / November 8, 2022 Image: Autumn Johansen ’23, Dalen Todorov ’23, Zoee Kooser ’22, Elijah Paez ’24 and Dr. Lowell Wyse, the Tacoma Tree Foundation executive director. November 8, 2022 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsA group of PLU students interning with the Tacoma Tree Foundation spent the summer increasing the number of trees in the city to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and heat during the summer

aligned with tribal entities. CTE also helps high school students toward graduation. “CTE is one piece of a big puzzle” that’s helping get kids across the finish line, Nelson says. “It’s exciting to be part of a group of people making change for kids.” Read our full Nancy Nelson ’93 feature. Jenifer Leavens ’18: Elementary Assistant Principal Jenifer Leavens joined Chief Leschi Schools in 2019, first as dean of students and then moving into her current position as elementary assistant principal, where

class sizes and strong academic support— throughout past schooling, Burris had struggled with dyslexia. “Ultimately, they accepted the risk and let me into the school, which was the best thing to happen to me. I love PLU, and I still talk to the friends I made in school daily in a group text chat. PLU is a big reason I’m here today.”  PLU offered learning accommodations during his time in school, academic coaching and mentorship. He later found leadership courses and executive coaching at Sound, as