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Summer Program was hosted by PLU from June 22 to 28. About 230 high school students attend the weeklong event, which features simulations and seminars to provide students with a better understanding of business and free enterprise. “Companies” are in fact groups of 15 students working in a business simulation to create the most profitable organization. The students also learn about business leadership through hands-on learning, seminars, lectures and interaction with local business people. The

. It was a time and experience that has come to symbolize great courage and cruelty, she said. “What you are today matters profoundly,” Killen told the crowd. Re-learning history is very important, Herschkowitz said, and conferences like this keep it in the world’s consciousness. “(Genocide) still happens,” he said. “That’s the problem.” “If we learn one thing from history it’s we don’t learn anything,” he added. No one knows for sure, but it is estimated that 1.5 million children were killed

. “You really need to be on them, and make sure they are successful,” he said. “If I’m not being strict and on top of things, they aren’t learning and I’m not doing my job.” That doesn’t mean the class doesn’t have fun. Birthdays and family events are celebrated. Teachers are encouraged to become part of the community. Pfaff said that the PLU philosophy of getting involved and making a difference has stood the in-the-world test here. “The world really does need people who care,” he said. “Alums with

efficient florescent bulbs. Even the parking lot lights are designed to limit light pollution by directing the light down, instead of up and out. It isn’t just about light though; the water fixtures (toilets, water fountains, sinks) use 30 percent less water than a standard system. And when the building is idle it goes into a sleep mode of sorts, Kaniss said. The Neeb Center is the second new building at PLU to receive LEED Gold, the other being the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. Reaching

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

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