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happier lives in the moment and over time. The importance of service is enhanced by the importance of ensuring the transition of theory to practice by always staying current with literature and striving to be the best professional I can be for those I am working with and helping in their lives. I believe that PLU’s program has prepared me for the job hunt process as well as for my future career by developing my ability to research seminal and current research as well as emphasizing theory to practice

special brunch that honors the opportunity to honor the 2008 Alumni Award recipients. This year’s recipients include Distinguished Alumni Bruce Bjerke ’72 and Connie Kravas ’67, Outstanding Alumni Mark Anderson ’83 and Peter Anderson ’82, Outstanding Recent Alumna Crystal Aikin ’97, Heritage Award recipient Jim Kittilsby ’60, Special Recognition Award recipient MaryAnn W. Anderson, Alumni Service Award recipients Dr. John ’76 and Jan (North ’76) Winskill and the Brian C. Olson Award recipient Courtney

research areas. PLU made history in 2006, by becoming the first United States university to have students and faculty studying on all seven continents simultaneously – an achievement repeated in 2008. “This award confirms a focus and mission we have had for decades,” said PLU President Loren J. Anderson. “Our university is one that stresses how small a world we have become, and the necessity to see and engage the world in thoughtful scholarship and a passion for service and care.” Nearly two-thirds of

before his six-year contract with the Marines expires. “When I joined the Marine Corps I only wanted to return the service that others had provided for me,” Bollen said. “I had always planned on going to college and pursuing all the things that made me happy, but I didn’t want to do those things until I had proved to myself that I had earned the right to do so. “I believed that there was no better way to earn that happiness than to serve my country and family in a time of conflict, and I stand by

campus who can’t recite that signature line of the Mary Oliver poem. And more importantly, many of those same students strive to live it. That this theme has such resonance with students is an indication of why Wild Hope has always received high praise from the Lilly Endowment. PLU has integrated Wild Hope and its “big enough questions” across campus, through guest speakers, career fairs, service learning workshops and more. Many of its initiatives, particularly programs that foster the growth of

, and I’m going to keep going.” Read Previous Passionate about service Read Next From campus tree to campus artwork COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in

hobbies – like unicycle riding – up to date. Who knows when they’ll be needed? Read Previous PLU Night at the Rainiers set for Aug. 24 Read Next Patricia Krise: A dedication to service and student engagement COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June

on D-Day in 1941. The motivation of  company officials, including IBM’s president Thomas Watson, was not so much ideology, as money. “It was a business decision,” he said. Read Previous The value of the bourgeoisie Read Next Care for the world, service to mankind COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their

transition in to the Foreign Service and be a U.S. diplomat down the road,” Ryan explained. Franke though has even higher aims for the alum. ““I got a text message from him that said, ‘Will you be my debate coach when I run for president?’” Franke said. “He makes those kinds of jokes, although I think he’s charismatic enough to do a very good job.” For now, Ryan is occupied with school and full-time work, but he’s still looking ahead to see what else is out there. ““I’m actually going back to Macedonia

be asking these questions, and pushing everyone to do his or her part – and, she stresses, you do have a part – in helping preserve and restore Washington’s natural resources, particularly Puget Sound. Serving as the state’s 22nd governor between 2005 and 2013, Gregoire led the state in the cleanup of Puget Sound, primarily through the creation of the Puget Sound Partnership. During her career of public service, she also led the state Department of Ecology as its director and was state Attorney