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that affirmed what Tarra Simmons ’00 already knew: her life ahead means more than the criminal record that’s behind her. “One’s past does not dictate one’s future,” the court wrote in its opinion, issued months after the day that changed Simmons’ life forever. And the Pacific Lutheran University graduate doesn’t take the miracles, as she calls them, for granted. She’s working to help others overcome the stigma that comes after incarceration, advocating to transform a punitive system into one of

a punitive system into one of rehabilitation. “There’s a variety of ways we are criminalized for life,” Simmons said. “I am working to change laws that provide more opportunities to people who have paid their debt to society and have rehabilitated, because redemption needs to be part of the criminal justice system.” If there’s somebody cut out for the job, it’s Simmons — a resilient attorney who overcame more than most to get through law school, and has already accomplished more than many

first two years of teaching.2. What is the difference between a CS-STEM Scholar and a CS-STEM Teacher Candidate?Answer: The difference is whether the student begins the CS-STEM program as an undergraduate STEM major or as a graduate student in the PLU Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. CS-STEM Scholars apply to the program in their junior year at PLU and receive 2 years of financial support through the program. They are CS-STEM Scholars during their senior year at PLU and then continue to

:00 pm. We are closed from noon to 1:00 pm daily for lunch.  Wellness Access PlanHow does the PLU Wellness Access Plan differ from the PLU Insurance Plan that was offered in the past?The past PLU Student Health Insurance plan offered coverage with a maximum benefit coverage of $5,000 for accidents and $1,000 for sickness. It did not cover any preventive health care visits. The PLU Wellness Access Plan is not insurance, but it functions in a similar manner. Unlike the previous PLU insurance plan

completion of step 2b under “Procedural Steps”). If necessary, the student may request the assistance of his or her advisor. If the student’s advisor is the faculty member responsible for submitting the grade, the student should contact the School of Nursing Associate Director of Advising, Admission, and Student Support to request that an alternative advisor be assigned to act as his or her advocate. 4. The difference between the disputed grades must be one full letter grade or higher, with the exception

28 semester hours The International Honors Program (IHON) provides a select group of entering first-year students a challenging and creative alternative to the General Education Program, which reflects PLU’s unique mission and emphasis upon the liberal arts. The program fulfills 24 semester hours of General Education due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program. Accordingly, students who have satisfactorily completed the Honors Program receive credit for the following: Creative Expression

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Why Study Global & Cultural Studies at PLU? English will continue to grow as a global language, but the disadvantage of being an English-only speaker will grow as well: the world is becoming increasingly multi-lingual. Studying a foreign language may be a strategic – or even necessary – choice in bringing your “wild hopes and big dreams” onto the world stage. Learning to navigate a complex and global world requires a complex and global set of skills. Our programs aim to do more than enable you