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New program preps Lutes for service around the world Pacific Lutheran University’s ties to the Peace Corps are impressive, and they haven’t gone unnoticed. More than 260 Lutes have joined the service organization, which sends trained volunteers around the world to help countries meet their…
a Peace Corps alumna herself. She taught English for two years in Mauritania, a large country on the northwest coast of Africa. Later, Wiley returned for doctoral work. She maintains connections with communities there. “One thing I learned in the Peace Corps was that relationship building and spending time with people was something I was really passionate about,” Wiley said. “And to some extent that is what cultural anthropologists do, we study contemporary human life.” Zylstra stressed that the
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A native of Yemen, Abdulghani Mosa ‘23 became connected with Palmer Scholars while a sophomore at Foss High School. Pacific Lutheran University and Palmer Scholars have announced they are expanding their partnership to better serve students of color in Pierce County. Mosa shares with us…
. 3. How has Palmer Scholars supported you during the application process to PLU? They helped me to figure out that I am capable of doing anything I put my mind to and work hard at. Palmer scholars believed in me without looking at my GPA or my English level, and judging me, but based on my character. They assisted me in finding my path to success, and the confidence in myself to do anything I put my mind to without hesitation or fear of my identities failing me. They helped me to apply for
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Confucius Institutes are a non-profit initiative of the Hanban, the executive body of the Chinese Language Council International, a non-governmental and non-profit organization affiliated to the
Schools, and Deputy Superintendent Alan Burke from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. It highlights a brief history of CIWA, pathways for teachers, joining community, pathways for students, and sharing Chinese culture and strengthening China partnerships. View the streaming video at Hanban News. You can download the script (in English and Chinese).ConnectConnect to the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington through our blogs. Read the Announcements Blog postings for
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By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that comes to mind is a creative combination of new social practices and existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include certified fair trade organizations, which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and the new Enable Talk smartphone app, which allows...
abuses, stigmas in society, and structural inequalities, just to name a few social concerns. PLU’s approach to social innovation is also interdisciplinary- the curriculum draws from eleven departments and schools, including business, communications, history, English, computer science, political science, and economics–just to name a few disciplines. There are meaningful connections between the traditional liberal arts and the technical fields and professional schools. The program is also carefully
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In 2010, a generous donor made possible the establishment of a professorship in Lutheran Studies located within the Department of Religion. Dr.
ELCA and through scholarly conferences, committees, associations and journals associated with the ELCA. Additionally, she has presented at the ELCA Church Wide Assembly, the Council of Bishops and regional synods and congregations. She received her B.A. from Saint Olaf College (1989, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, and departmental distinction in English), the Master of Systematic Theology degree from Luther Seminary (1994, summa cum laude) and the Doctor of Philosophy from Claremont Graduate
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The PLU Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice of educational and career goals. We offer three degree options: a BA and BS in Mathematics and a BS in Mathematics Education.
fields as Economics, Computer Science, English, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, and Theatre. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education: This degree is intended for those students who wish to become teachers of mathematics. This degree does not provide students with a teacher certification, but does fulfill the requirements for PLU’s and other universities’ Masters of Arts in Education programs. Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics: Applied Mathematics uses mathematics, primarily through
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My name is Elle Sina - I am Sámi, born in Tromsø in Northern Norway. I mainly grew up in Norway, but I also lived in Vancouver a couple of times during my childhood as that is where my mom's family
who does the same elsewhere.Mathilde Magga ('20)My name is Mathilde Magga and I am a Sámi woman from Northern Norway. I just entered the MA/PhD program in literature at the University of Washington where I get to pursue my interests in Indigenous literature. When I first came to PLU 3 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing; I didn’t even know if I wanted to stay for more than a year. But with the love, passion and mentorship I received both from the English department and the NAIS community, I
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Lindsey Clark ’24 came to PLU knowing it was where she wanted to be. But Clark—a double major in mathematics and gender, sexuality, and race studies (GSRS)—says PLU challenged and changed her and expanded her worldview in ways she never before considered on her way…
expected it to be,” says Clark. “I like math and the discipline of working with students. That’s where my passion is.” But it’s her other major, GSRS, that opened doors Clark didn’t know were there. “It’s just so different. It’s cross-disciplinary, so I’m taking classes from all over the university, and that’s been really valuable.” Clark’s taken English and political science classes, and those have given her new perspectives. “The GSRS major really gets you in everywhere and gets you to do everything
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Senior attends national seminar, gains insight Harvard. Columbia. Northwestern. These were the titles my peers listed off. When my turn came, I proudly stated, “Breanne Coats, Pacific Lutheran University.” Being selected as one of 19 students from around the nation to participate in the National…
communication and history. Read Previous English professor receives prestigious award Read Next Spring fair brings employers to campus 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024
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PLU graduate studies the Kindertransport By Barbara Clements Their faces stare out from yellowed passport photos. Some are smiling. Some scared. Some of carrying suitcases. Many are only holding their younger siblings or nothing at all. This photo is of the first transport from Berlin…
February 9, 2011 PLU graduate studies the Kindertransport By Barbara Clements Their faces stare out from yellowed passport photos. Some are smiling. Some scared. Some of carrying suitcases. Many are only holding their younger siblings or nothing at all. This photo is of the first transport from Berlin as it embarks at the Hook of Holland, December 1, 1938. (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum) These are the children of the Kindertransport of 70 years ago, when a hodgepodge of English
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