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, which doubled its participation over the previous year. The NCAA Division III and Special Olympics forged a national partnership in 2011, aiming to enhance the lives of student athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience. Special Olympics Washington’s mission is to build communities and lead in wellness through sports and inclusion. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics changes the lives of people with intellectual
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Lutheran University is proud of the work we’ve done over the years supporting veterans who have access to VA education benefits,” said Michael Farnum, PLU’s Director of Military Outreach. “This is an opportunity for us to extend that work to veterans who don’t have that access.” The partnership pairs CVI’s new Tacoma program with PLU faculty in philosophy and humanities. The ensuing dialogues will explore themes of war and reconciliation, considering universal human experiences and questions through
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held at Pacific Lutheran University on March 7-8. Hosted by PLU’s Wang Center for Global and Community-Engaged Education, the two-day conference will bring together academics, activists and practitioners whose life’s work engages the concept of social connection in ways that increase understanding, model behaviors and actions that facilitate human reconnection and reweave community for collective well-being.The year’s symposium responds to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Hallegere Murthy’s call to
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The Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing believes that clinical experience is instrumental to the training and education of the professional nurse. Student participation in the clinical setting is the opportunity for the student to develop practice competencies and expertise that are essential to professional development. This also provides faculty the opportunity to evaluate if a student is able to think critically, maintain an appropriate demeanor, interact appropriately with
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that a person can have on the course of one’s life. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Next Krise Endowed Internship Fund LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016
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, bedeviled the administration. An excellent administrator himself–often as head of the French program–, Mark devised efficient solutions to practical problems. Mark participated generously in the faculty governance that guarantees academic freedom. He chaired the International Education and Instructional Resources Committees (1991-93; 1999-2000) and was elected Faculty Secretary (2005-2007). During his tenure as chair of Languages & Literatures (2001-2004), Mark led a valiant, but ill-fated fight to
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philosophy to consider and begin to develop what they, as philosophers, might have to contribute to discussions about global economic issues in general and the recent financial collapse in particular. We spent our days in the university’s beautiful Villa Academica, seated around a long wooden table in a stately conference room decorated in the traditional style, listening to papers on topics ranging from international economic inequality and development to intranational economic education and rhetoric
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help with fundraising for local food banks. The essays and service are considered in determining the awarding of the Lucia Scholarship. Normally, the pool of candidates who apply for this scholarship participate in the Sankta Lucia Festival by working with children on dances and crafts, and singing the Lucia songs at nursing homes, charity events, and at the public event at PLU. They also write an essay describing how they embody and articulate the Core Elements of Lutheran Higher Education. Then
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excellent preparation for a wide variety of occupations in social and public services, management, education, government, and business. Students should look for entry-level jobs, gain experience through internships, and watch for opportunities of specialized training or advanced education.What Can I Do With a Sociology Degree?See what options are available to you.Looking for a Job?Take a look at the PLU Career Connections Opportunities BoardSociology majors who are interested in crime and deviance
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. They’ve spent at least a semester studying abroad, so they know what its like to try to settle back in. Keep an eye out each Spring Semester for the Global Ambassador application and deadline. Please contact the Wang Center for more information.Put Your Experience to Work Continue Your Global Education Apply for a Wang Center Research Grant on your own or with a PLU faculty member to fund a research project internationally or within the US. What’s Next? There are lots of opportunities to live, work
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