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, and held a spot on virtually every campus committee; the latter involved a three-year term as faculty secretary. During his entire tenure, Rodney occupied the same office: “somewhat of a record,” he said in his retirement letter. But perhaps Rodney’s proudest accomplishment at PLU was his informal role as “Father of Fulbright” at the university. He advised countless recipients of the prestigious fellowship, enabling Lutes to expand their global education, as he did in Germany in the months before

Wallschlaeger, director for Evangelical Mission, Southwestern Washington Synod P LU embraces its middle name—its Lutheran heritage and higher education values that engage students, faculty and staff from all faith and religious backgrounds (or no religious affiliation) in meaningful and authentic ways. The university exists at the intersection of spiritual diversity and change in the Pacific Northwest, an area known as an exciting spiritual frontier and simultaneously, in contrast, known as the “none zone

of Fine Arts, died in December 2018 at the age of 90. Moe helped mold the university’s fine arts program into one of the best in the region during his nearly 30 years at PLU. He was hired as a professor of education in 1965, then named both Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Dean of Graduate and Summer Studies in 1975. Marcia and Dick Moe (Photo courtesy of The News Tribune) He helped boost PLU’s musical ensembles, including Choir of the West. In 1968, Moe helped establish Tacoma Opera, which

to do it again. Is this possible?Yes! Internships are a valuable part of your education at PLU and the department supports students completing multiple internships. Please connect with the internship professor to discuss your options for a second internship. Will SOCI/CRIM 495/AICE 476 meet as a class on campus?No, sociology and criminal justice internship students do not meet as a class on campus. Your experience at your internship site is your coursework! You will be in regular contact

review by members of the university community. SR&R proceedings are neither an end in themselves nor the primary means of developing responsible student conduct. Student development is more likely to take place through education and example than through disciplinary measures. Nonetheless, there will be occasions when the university will assert its disciplinary authority for the safety and well-being of the university community. The SR&R Office seeks to provide a fair and equitable process for

? (such as Elementary Education, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, etc.)Yes! We have had participants in the program from all the above majors and programs, as well as many others. Note that two of your classes in IHON-Oxford will count towards IHON, and one (the primary tutorial) can count towards your major/program — so it’s almost always possible to make space for the program. Example Tutorials:Priya McBride, ’16, Biology:  My Botany Tutorial was led by Oxford Professor Mr. Timothy Walker, Lecturer in

, volunteers work in Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX with US-Mexico border issues.Visit WebsiteBUNACVolunteers serve in 74 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, Volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology.Visit WebsiteCongress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young ProfessionalsA yearlong fellowship to study and intern in

Elise Rodrigues ’15 voted Eatonville School District Teacher of the Year After her first year in the Eatonville School District, and only second year of teaching, students chose band teacher Elise Rodrigues ’15 as the Teacher of the Year for the 2017-18 school year. Elise is a recent Music Education graduate from PLU and described by… September 14, 2018

finance, in 2016 before taking a gap year to gain industry experience. “I never imagined that,” he said. “Since I did my entire pre-college education in the French language, I could not see myself finishing my studies in a different language.” Cynthia Riley DeHope, director of the MSF at PLU, said the 10-month program caters to students from diverse backgrounds. Students need quantitative abilities, a desire to study finance and, above all, a “willingness and ability to learn.” Other than that, anyone

double majored in music and theatre, was very involved in both programs at PLU. He sang in the Choir of the West and helped create Night of Musical Theatre, an annual, student-produced musical revue. Hobson said his liberal arts education at PLU taught him “how to learn,” providing him skills he continues to carry throughout his career. “There was an atmosphere of make your own way and find things you like to do,” Hobson said of PLU. “I produce and I act and I write and I direct. I don’t know if I