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  • . Mikhiela Sherrod, the director of US domestic programs for hunger relief organization Oxfam America, was both the conference’s keynote speaker and the moderator for Beeson’s panel. The panel on female empowerment in organizations brought Beeson together with students who compared modern women’s cooperatives and researched girls’ education in Kenya. “It was rewarding to be part of this conference,” Beeson says. “I had the opportunity for my research to be acknowledged on this scale.” Beeson’s research

  • Why must the adoption cycle be complete by registration?Knowledge of course material requirements helps students proactively balance course load based on reading demands and the cost of course materials. Timely posting of textbook adoptions is required by the HEOA and has the strong support of the student body. PLU students continue to endorse the availability of textbook information online and have indicated it aids in course selection and managing the costs of their education at PLU. Why do I

  • class.” Reality Sets In: Preparing for Life after College Let me close with a personal reflection. I am currently entering my senior year of undergraduate education, and let me tell you: if I could have had this class during my freshman year, I would have jumped on it. Not only is the topic interesting, but the goal of Hist 248/Phil 248 is to help me work with others and be more successful in my classes and in future life. Having the opportunity to jump right into such a relevant class is an

  • Lucia is chosen from an essay and interview process. Applicants show their dedication to service and demonstrate Luther’s core elements of higher education. The chosen Lucia is granted a $1000 scholarship. This year’s scholarship was awarded and the students were celebrated, even though the celebration had changed.In addition to planning such events, Dr. Schroeder has also prioritized community in less formal but equally important ways. That includes “checking with people, I make phone calls now a

  • . (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) Tamara Williams, executive director of the Wang Center for Global Education, says the China program gives students the opportunity to learn about a global superpower from the inside. The experience epitomizes all of PLU’s study away programs that carry the Gateway label. Gateways are defined by a “commitment to long-term partnerships,” Williams said, an open door that meets the educational needs of both places. “The door swings both ways,” she said. Wang Wenhao has found

  • these obstacles and excel in the program. We have summarized these five questions in a quick guide in PDF.  You can download it to use as a reminder when you craft your personal statement. PLU offers graduate programs in the fields of education, nursing, Marriage and Family Therapy, business administration, finance, marketing analytics, kinesiology, and creative writing. Explore each program website for more helpful resources to help you get ready for the next degree and advance your career

  • school’s envelope to the mailing address listed in the instructions for sending official transcripts to GradCAS. If you attended a school or earned your degree outside of the United States, you need to obtain a course-by-course US equivalency report from the World Education Services (WES). This report should then be sent directly to GradCAS from the evaluation service along with the official transcripts which they receive from your schools. PLU current students and graduates do not need to submit PLU

  • , accountability, and education. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Lauren Loftis at loftis@plu.edu.

  • General InterestThe General Interest Clubs and Organizations are designed for the students looking to engage in their hobbies and interests with other individuals and explore their passion in depth. These clubs and organizations are great for you if you have a more niche hobby or passion and are looking to connect with others while developing skills that can be used throughout life.Anime ClubDescription: We are a club dedicated to the enjoyment and education of anime. We hope to create a

  • Emerging Leaders:   Rick Eastman: Rick Eastman 2011Teresa Ciabattari (Sociology) Amber Baillon (Student Involvement & Leadership) Tunnel of Oppression Lauren Fuglevand Nick Butler (Digital Media) Sex + Series Boo Dodson   Faculty + Staff   Emerging Leaders 2010Faculty + Staff: Jennifer Smith (Women’s Center/Women’s & Gender Studies) David Deacon-Joyner (Music) Stephen Woolworth (School of Education)   Students: Dmitry Mikheyev Xochilt Coca Pena Caitlyn Jackson Chelsea Putnam   Cross Cultures – Dining