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Statement of Community Care Posted by: Lace M. Smith / October 30, 2018 October 30, 2018 Dear campus community, Pacific Lutheran University’s community is deeply rooted in care. It is in our mission to continue creating a campus environment that welcomes, values and protects the voices and vocations of our community members and recognizes the humanity in all of us — students, faculty, staff, alumni and beyond — even when others refuse to do so. Events of the past few weeks have been difficult

the kids, and we want to do what’s best for the kids. Just being there and helping as much as we can. And then doing that for each other as teachers, too.Register for LuteLinkBe a part of PLU’s official online community, where you can connect with alumni to gain career support and perspective. Start expanding your network, finding a mentor or asking questions about a prospective job or career field. Read Previous The People’s Gathering Goes Virtual at Pacific Lutheran University Read Next PLU

Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / April 26, 2023 Image: Sarah Davis ’23, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, was drawn to PLU for several reasons — both her parents are alumni, the study-away opportunities were exciting and the community was welcoming. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterSarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine

new things and are inviting and warm.”Alumni & Student ConnectionsLearn more about PLU internships and mentorshipsLong-term, he hopes to work in tech for several years and then start his own business—wearing the many different hats that come with entrepreneurship. “The skills I’m building now as a software engineer can help me solve many problems,” he says.     If he could give his first-year self any advice, he’d suggest “be okay with being uncomfortable.” Whether due to routine or introversion

. Ask questions: talk to the students ahead of you in the program, learn from PLU alumni who’ve gone through grad school, reach out to your advisor, and know that your other professors are all happy to help and offer insight whenever you need it. If you start to feel anxious or stressed, check if your school’s wellness center offers counseling services. Carli did! And she says “it was the best decision I made this year.” Carli’s final words? “Hope things are going well over there in Parkland, Lutes

– that gave the Gates Foundation its primary mission. And so the revolution in global health began. Dr. William Foege ’57, former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the man who developed the public health strategy that led to the global eradication of smallpox (and, it must be noted here, a PLU grad), had been an early adviser to the Gates family. One of the things Foege did was give to them a 1993 report by the World Bank that described the social and economic impact

, they are ready to see what else the literacy center can offer. They’ve begun collaborating with faculty members in PLU’s Division of Natural Sciences on STEM support. They’ve connected with the university’s Center for Community Engagement and Service to offer adult English as a Second Language programming. They also are working with other long-running PLU programs that are connected with Keithley and Washington, like Big Buddies. “This is an important collaboration between Parkland and PLU,” Rogers

. It’s a much deeper connection.” In addition, Sadler explores ethical coffee sourcing and the link between sustainability and social justice through her Sustainability Fellowship. Her peace philosophy: “Peace starts with intentional engagement with another person,” Sadler said. “It’s hard even here at PLU, where we all have common experience—everyone’s rushing around and there’s no time for intentional listening and engagement. You help yourself as much as the other person by laying aside business

lifelong physical activity and well being (i.e. health & fitness education, health & fitness education with certification, exercise science, pre-physical therapy and health & fitness promotion). Read Previous Lutes Participate in Alumni Job Shadow Program Read Next Hear from ASPLU Leadership LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global

about it,” said Baghirov of her time at PLU. “It made you look at what you were learning and how it could be taken to a higher level. I may not have thought of it at the time as preparation for the Peace Corps but it was. I may not have thought of it as this is my wild hope component but it was.” Baghirov applied for the Peace Corps during summer 2006. The idea of Austin Goble ’09, Ruth Tollefson ’09, Raechelle Baghirov 05, listen while Sallie Strueby ’11, speaks during an Alumni panel discussion on