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a dream realized on the small donations of local Scandinavian immigrants. Almost 111 years later in May 2002, construction began with a groundbreaking for the first phase of the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, named for the Morken family and Don Morken ’60, alumnus and regent. The newest building on campus, it was dedicated in 2006 and was part of PLU’s most successful capital campaign in history. More than a century apart in construction and worlds apart in amenities, the buildings

various departments and interests. Stephens agreed with the sentiment and said that OTR trips add to the community aspect that orientation coordinators strive to build. “During orientation we try to get students to interact with as many people as they can,” Stephens said. “It is really the people aspect in combination with learning about the surrounding area to see a broader setting beyond this campus.” Each year many of the OTR trips carry over from previous orientations, but some new programs and

notebook was impeccable.” “Chemistry is not an easy major, and I’m so excited about her learning process,” he said. “She is inspiring.” And determined. She faces a grueling schedule by anyone’s measure. Osborn gets her kids, Gabriel, 8, and Joshua, 4, up at 6 a.m. to get them off to school by 8 a.m. Between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. she works or goes to class. Once she gets home at 6 p.m., she devotes herself to her sons, helping them with their homework and playing with them. Once they are to bed at 8 p.m

sense of focus, but that is where the fun comes in.” Read Previous Writers welcomed Read Next Learning anthropology by doing anthropology 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

learning environment.” Campus Ministries and the Diversity Center embraced Alazadi’s proposal immediately and planning for what has since became known as the Reflection Room began, which is now open in Eastvold. While the building is under renovations access can be gained during off hours through Campus Safety. The Reflection Room is actually a series of offices in Eastvold that allow for students to use them for prayer, reflection and worship. “The idea of creating a Reflection Room had been tossed

dedication to living the life of a professional artist with a commitment to lifelong learning to improve one’s craft inspires the other artists, said Buckmaster. “He’s not only talented and experienced,” said Buckmaster, “but he’s my idea of a person living the life of a serious, professional artist.” Read Previous The Rose comes home Read Next Gift for all-purpose field primes athletic facilities transformation COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might

position at ESPN. “The biggest thing was building relationships with people at Disney,” Loween said. “It pushed to always make a choice to be happy and positive. They want to see how you react to change and uncertain circumstances.” Part of what makes the Disney College Program unique is that students are assigned a minimum viable job, which can be a learning experience in itself, Herbert-Hill said. Loween’s job at Disney was working rides and initially he didn’t have the upbeat attitude that would

all we can do as humans is tell each other our stories.” Read Previous Learning about the next step Read Next Student sings way to the Seattle Opera 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

September 17, 2013 A group of six students from Taiwan University visited PLU as part of their country’s Young Ambassadors program. (Photo by John Froschauer) Classroom diplomacy By Chris Albert During a history class at PLU, six students from Taiwan University immersed themselves in discussion with PLU students, debating issues in the Eastern Pacific that continue to face world leaders and learning how diplomacy works. The class was broken into three groups, representing Japan, Taiwan and

, student-run media organization within PLU’s School of Arts + Communication. Overseen and advised by faculty and staff, MediaLab exemplifies PLU’s commitment to student-faculty research while offering students hands-on learning opportunities. Tapped Out was created by a team that includes Haley Huntington ’14, a Business major; Communication majors Katherine Baumann ’14 and Kortney Scroger ’14; and junior Valery Jorgensen ’15. Huntington, who served as a senior producer on the film, said the award is