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February 1, 2013 Maura Gannon ’10 Erin Jones ’01 chats with Maura Gannon ’10 in her classroom. Maura Gannon ’10 Major: Education Employer: Federal Way School District PLU Connection: Erin Jones ’01, director of equity and achievement at the Federal Way School District Sometimes the connection occurs in the job search, but other times, that key link with a fellow Lute may occur after a career is launched. That was certainly the case with Maura Gannon. During Gannon’s School of Education

in meaningful ways through various clubs, organizations or volunteer groups. How did studying Biology at PLU help prepare you for medical school? Sitting among other medical students from Ivy League schools or “big name” universities was at first a little intimidating, but I soon realized that my undergraduate education was in many ways superior to that of my peers. At PLU, not only were the courses intellectually challenging, but the courses were exclusively taught by faculty (instead of TAs

'21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsTen years ago Andrew Whitney ‘12 was preparing for graduation, completing internships, and looking forward to starting a career in the world of business and finance. Now, it's his job to help place local high school and college students in internships with businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in Pierce County, learning from his experiences, the good and the bad, in his own internships.Whitney leads Seed Internships, a program dedicated to pairing Tacoma-area

is the time to immerse yourself in an experiential, top-ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice program that will give you the skills you need to thrive in the nursing profession long-term. A DNP will allow you to take the next step in your nursing career and prepare you to provide high-quality care to those who need it most.Here are a few things that sets PLU apart: PLU is known for its high-quality nursing education. Cohort sizes are small to ensure a high-quality, personable PLU experience. All

February 21, 2008 Dealing in historical coins is rare gift Todd Imhof ’86 wasn’t planning a career in rare coin dealing when he left PLU with a degree in political science. In fact, he was leaving for New York to work in the banking business at Chase. Then a friend from high school pulled him aside and told him about a business idea to sell rare coins. Imhof jumped in, begging off Wall Street and opening Hertzberg Rare Coins in Tacoma. “I found myself intrigued by both the coins and the

. The prospective nurse who shows the most enthusiasm and initiative will likely catch her eye. That name or names, will then be passed on to the nurse managers for future interviews. “Even with a nursing shortage, there is high competition for nurse residency programs,” Wilson said. “This (career fair) could help having a job waiting for you when you graduate.” The schedule is as follows. All events will take place on the first floor of the UC. Major’s Fair, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. This fair will

her identity as a first-generation Latina student and her upbringing. “I just want to show my family that their sacrifice was worth it all,” she says, “because I can do more and give back that love and support that they’ve given me unconditionally.” She’s also grateful for the support of the tight-knit community at PLU. As a Franklin Pierce High School student taking classes at PLU, she felt a sense of belonging even before starting college—but she hadn’t realized that the university was also a

Program  provides public recognition and financial rewards to elementary and secondary schoolteachers, principals and other education professionals who are furthering excellence in education,” according to the Milken Foundation website. In addition to being recognized as an outstanding teacher, Jones also received an unrestricted $25,000 to spend on other educational endeavors. CISL helps low income parents and parents of color to navigate the school system, according to Jones.  Additionally, CISL

PLU Introduces New Maritime Management Certificate Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015 TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 2, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University is expanding its Continuing Education programming by offering business professionals a non-credit Certificate in Maritime Management starting January 2016.The program is a result of recent growth in shipping and logistics, as well as the maritime industry’s high demand for trained management professionals and the need for leaders

Virtual Graduate Preview Day at University of North Texas Posted by: nicolacs / November 16, 2022 November 16, 2022 The University of North Texas’ Chemistry Department Graduate Program Preview Day is December 17th , 2022 from 10am-12pm. This is a free virtual session meant to inform prospective students of the opportunities available at UNT for those wanting to pursue a graduate degree in Chemistry! UNT is a strong advocate for innovation and discovery. The high quality and impact of UNT