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Dear SOAC Alumni and Friends: I welcome you to our first-ever Alumni Magazine of the School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University – Acclaim. There is much to celebrate regarding our students, faculty and alumni. As a professional school, we remain committed to providing our students with an exceptional education and to building and enhancing our community through the study, practice and understanding of artistic expression. Some highlights include: Robust growth in Artistic

points out that the themes explored in this opera are extremely relatable. “It’s the same old story. We’re still living in a world where these things happen,” Youtz said. “We’re still asking these questions: ‘how does one survive such a thing?’ and ‘how does one retain one’s honor, one’s virtue, one’s sense of right and wrong in the midst of this kind of thing?’ ” STUDENT-FACULTY COLLABORATION One of the hallmarks of a PLU education is close relationships and collaboration between students and

Research, 2019 I really liked the MSMR program, and the setup of the classes as well as projects. I really liked the cohort and the small size classes. I also appreciated the attention to detail from Professors to our education. Joel GohMalaysia/USA Communications & Computer Science, 2018 I chose to study at PLU as they offered the best scholarship package for international transfer students. I also wanted to remain in Washington as I love the scenery and nature here. My favorite experience at PLU has

ResearchThe Fred L. and Dorothy A. Tobiason Endowment for Faculty/Student Environmental ResearchThe Fred L. and Dorothy A. Tobiason Endowment for Faculty/Student Environmental Research was established with a gift from Alice T. Tobiason to honor Fred L. and Dorothy A. Tobiason for their long-time teaching and supporting work at Pacific Lutheran University and for their direct work on environmental issues.  Alice, a long-time supporter of education at PLU, was a teacher for nearly 35 years, mostly in South

PLU’s School of Nursing evaluation processes require the use of independent, external measures of student performance. This enables student performance to be compared to that of students in other nursing programs across the country. Nursing education is academically rigorous, culminating in a comprehensive national licensure exam. While it is our goal that every student admitted to the PLU School of Nursing will be successful in achieving RN licensure, it is necessary and prudent to implement

PLU. I am majoring in Hispanic Studies, and am very excited to be in Oaxaca. I am extremely interested in language education and the links between culture and language. Being in Oaxaca is a fabulous opportunity to explore this relationship, while at the same time make new friends and explore the city.   Samantha Craig ¡Hola, todos! My name is Samantha Craig and I’m a junior at Pacific Lutheran University. I’m majoring in Global Studies with a concentration in transnationalism, and my minor is

situation based on racial profiling. Without my combined experiences in class and with IMUMI, I wouldn’t be able to see these connections like I can now. The opportunities I have here constantly teach me about my specific interests, but also continuously teach me how to think critically and apply what I am learning to the life I am currently living. I remain in a space where I am unsure about the exact path I want to take in regards to my vocation and future education, but I know I would love to keep

” trials in Australia, Canada and Great Britain, will speak at the Eighth Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education at PLU, held from March 4-6, 2015.) Sandy Deneau Dunham Sandy Deneau Dunham has worked as a reporter, a copy editor and an editor and team leader for The Phoenix Gazette , The (Tacoma) News Tribune and The Seattle Times , and as Communications Manager for Town Hall Seattle. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has volunteered

looks forward to using his education to serve his community. “I’m interested in investing in rental properties and using them to help families in need,” he said. “I think my calling is helping people as much as possible.” Athletics Director Laurie Turner says the program’s service activities are driven by a desire to help address health and recreational needs in Parkland and the surrounding area, and also are tailored to the passions and interests of student athletes. “We try to learn about what’s

accounting firm after graduating, but also looks forward to using his education to serve his community. “I’m interested in investing in rental properties and using them to help families in need,” he said. “I think my calling is helping people as much as possible.” Athletics Director Laurie Turner says the program’s service activities are driven by a desire to help address health and recreational needs in Parkland and the surrounding area, and also are tailored to the passions and interests of student