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: ‘April is amazing.’ ” “The classes April took at PLU allowed her to build on her interpersonal skills and leadership abilities,” Fitzwater Gonzales continued. “April often took on a leadership role during in-class group work. She is not afraid to share her opinion, yet she also knows how to listen to others and engage thoughtfully. Social Work at PLUThe overarching goal of the Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups

. Interested in Music Education?Music Education at PLU is a rigorous program with opportunities for specialization in an area of interest. It is characterized by a strong performance component, relevant coursework, and time practicing teaching skills in area K-12 schools. Classes are small and are taught by full-time faculty. Keep reading to learn more!Oliver-Chandler and their fellow Lutes are sharing a diverse view of music through the type of songs they have chosen for the students to learn. In the camp

, because while I love teaching skills and techniques, I really adore mentoring and getting to know my students better and helping them transition from student to peer. My main goal is to help them succeed in our field beyond PLU and there’s nothing I like better than to receive notices of shows and exhibitions with their names on the listings. What do you hope your students take away from your classes? I want them to be skillful artists, intentional communicators, and good humans. What makes you proud

throughout my time at PLU and during the application process to medical school after graduation. I attribute my development as a scientist to Dr. Nervo. I spent two summers researching in her lab, learning an incredible amount, and having a lot of fun. Specific skills such as reading journal articles and interpreting dense figures have helped greatly in medical school. Dave Harvey is one of the biggest reasons I loved rowing at PLU. His coaching helped me develop confidence and approach challenges with

and strategic planning. These skills I have transferred to the many internships and volunteer opportunities I have been fortunate to be involved in. I have made friends from across the globe; China, Namibia and Korea to say the least and have been adopted off campus whole-heartedly by the magnificent Bronner family. Mom, I missed you so much, but the love and support I have received both inside and outside of the classroom walls is indescribable. The Lute Dome has become my home, fostering my

led to – well, who knows? That part of Henrichsen’s life hasn’t been written yet. There certainly is no shortage of opportunity ahead. For the time being, Henrichsen will continue to immerse herself in her masters program, while continuing to work on her French and German language skills, as well. To do that in Geneva invigorates her. “When I’m in a press conference [at the U.N.] I feel like the world is literally at my fingertips,” she said. “That kind of information is exhilarating. I find it is

most respectable form, it promotes a “World of Understanding” that students can use to learn about cultures and cultural diversity in the United States and abroad, develop intercultural skills and become involved citizens, both locally and globally. However, during my semester in Oaxaca and as part of my Kelmer Roe Fellowship research project on emigration, I found myself wondering who was included in the definition of global citizen and how the migrants impacted by globalization defined themselves

population. It is a trend consistent with universities across the country. As China grows in prosperity, this will undoubtedly continue to be so. Some of that has to do with having Embassy Center for English Studies, a international firm that places non-native English speaking students in universities worldwide. The students come to Embassy’s classrooms in Eastvold, work on their English skills and, in some cases, matriculate into the PLU program. It is another way PLU ensures a lively and diverse

have basic business skills, but the real keys, according to Brown, are self-motivation, discipline and the ability to collaborate with teammates. All told, each student will spend 300-500 hours preparing for and participating in the competition. This year, six students are participating in the event. They are Zach Grah, Arne-Morten Willumsen, Karrie Spencer, Jordan Dahms, Iren Atemad and Cameron Holcomb. “This is just an outstanding opportunity for our students to experience business from the top

community service might be more transformative for PLU students than it is for the community they serve. “It’s one thing to be able to identify your skills, values and perspectives in a traditional college setting. It’s a different thing to see what those look like in the community,” Zylstra said. “We encourage students to be engaged in the community to learn about themselves and the world that they’re apart of.” Read Previous PLU professor launches new class that immerses students in the local Buddhist