Page 59 • (798 results in 0.022 seconds)
-
stay in the Midwest, at Concordia College. But when the thermometer hit 67 below one winter, he decided to transfer west to warmer climes. Kari said she had always wanted to come to PLU, and is glad she made that choice. “Some people think it’s weird,” she laughed. “But I love the shared experience. Read Previous Recognized for top study away programs Read Next Polar adventure COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are
-
then finally the US. The family came to New York, North Carolina and then Oregon. “I remember really buying into the American dream that if you work hard enough, you can achieve your dreams,” said Elbaum, who graduated with four degrees from MIT. He also urged listeners in the CK to make a choice, when they witness injustice, mob action or even bullying, to act. “All of us can choose whether we are on the side of fairness and tolerance,” he said. Read Previous Visiting Writer’s Series – Eric
-
within weeks that this wasn’t for me,” said Nelson in an interview from Mongolia. “It wasn’t the education I was looking for, and I didn’t know my professors.” Laughing now, Nelson said her father Glen Nelson ’69, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2Mvol52Hy8 knew that PLU was the right choice for her, but let his daughter find that out on her own.”He knew all along that PLU was the right fit for me,” said Nelson, whose sister, Annalee Nelson ’01, is also an alumna. The credits were easily transferred
-
came to campus in September 2014 to give a Fall Conference presentation to university administration, faculty and staff. “Many of us were very energized and challenged by her message, and we wanted to continue the conversation with her—and, more important, to give students a chance to learn from her as well,” said O’Brien. “She was an easy choice [as PLU’s Earth Day speaker].” Finney said she looks forward to meeting PLU students during this visit, while continuing to raise these kinds of issues
-
components.That wondrous poster remained in her mind throughout her youth and became a beacon as she decided what to study in school. The feeling of being so small, yet part of a universe so big, was the inspiration behind her vocational choice: to educate others about the universe and the world around them. Hay is now Associate Professor of Physics at Pacific Lutheran University. Earlier this year, she took a sabbatical from teaching college courses on electromagnetism, physics and calculus-based physics to
-
something I was really interested in —in becoming a social worker later on,” Soliai said. “ And academics wise PLU was the best choice for the major I wanted.” Still, as a first-generation college student, Soliai wasn’t certain how she would be able to afford college. While going through the college admissions process she learned of the Act Six Scholarship. Act Six is a leadership program that connects local community affiliates with faith- and social justice-based colleges to equip emerging urban and
-
Act Six scholar Andre Jones ‘22 grows leadership skills through outreach Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 2, 2021 February 2, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsWhen it came time to find a college, Andre Jones ‘22 had options. He considered attending a historically black college or university, like Howard University or Morehouse College. Fortunately for PLU, the Tukwila, Washington native found himself pulled closer to home. His choice of schools narrowed after he was awarded
-
elevate the national profile of Lute athletics. Mike was the overwhelming choice of the hiring committee made up of students, staff, faculty, and alumni.” Snyder heads to Tacoma after spending the previous seven years as Director of Athletics at fellow Division III institution Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. While at Illinois College, Snyder oversaw an athletic department with 23 varsity sports and nearly 500 student-athletes. (PLU has 19 varsity sports and more than 450 student-athletes
-
2023 Artist-in-Residence, Aubrey Logan The 2023 Poster View/DownloadAubrey Logan graduated from Berklee School of Music in 2010, and since then she has recorded three solo albums and has collaborated on many others. Logan won the Audience’s Choice Award and the Jury’s First Place Award at the 2009 Shure-Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland; she is also a featured artist for Postmodern Jukebox. Her first album in 2019 made her a household name with music aficionados around the world. Because
-
teach PLU students how to learn on the fly, one of many skills they bring home with them. Two of those Lutes, who credit Windhoek with their vocational paths, say the experience is also responsible for their marriage. Read More Lutes in Conflict Globally, Pacific Lutheran University alumni come face to face with the international conflicts that are defining the modern era. Some by accident, others by choice. Two Lutes share their firsthand experience from two different places in the Middle East
Do you have any feedback for us? If so, feel free to use our Feedback Form.