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  • November 3, 2008 Will students take the plunge and vote? It’s nearing that time to change the statement “I Will Vote” to the “I Have Voted.”And several students around campus are making that statement with an exclamation mark, said Lace Smith, program director of Student Involvement and Leadership.“I think across the board there is a lot more excitement and intensity (with this presidential election),” said Geoff Smock, PLU College Republicans’ president. “Who we elect matters for our future

  • 253 program and brings together successful elements of Degrees of Change programs Act Six and Seed Internships. Act Six is a proven leadership development and college scholarship initiative that brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of emerging leaders who use their college education to make a positive impact on campus and in their communities. “This program is a natural fit for us,” said Mary Jo Larsen, assistant dean in PLU’s Education Department, “because we’ve partnered with Teach 253

  • power of global travel to inform and illuminate as we make our way in a troubled world. Read More Power Paddle to Puyallup Kelly Hall ’16 found a new connection to her native Samish tribal culture through her studies at PLU, then gave voice to her people as part of the revival of this traditional Northwest canoe journey. Read More Strong Link of Three People remember Panago Horton ’12 for his quiet leadership, devotion to family and passion for access to education for marginalized students. His

  • to speak at the Gig Harbor library but Indivisible rallied to combat the hate speech. “We held a protest; there was newspaper coverage,” Professor Marcus says, “people came with signs to protest and the event was moved.” The protest was attended by over 150 people, including members of the Islamic Center of Tacoma, and a diverse group of local community members. Professor   Professor James Albrecht, another member of the Indivisible Gig Harbor leadership team, was cognizant of his privileged

  • smaller committees discussing curriculum or recruitment or performance, with SOAC leadership, or with other departments to discuss the Christmas concerts or commencement weekend.  Then there is a report or letter that needs to be written, so I try to wrangle some time to work on that before its deadline.  And then just when you think you have things under control, some sort of crisis comes out of left-field that needs your attention.  While I will try to leave around 5 each evening to have dinner with

  • Endowments are unique. They are financial pillars that live on forever, providing generous support to students and faculty for generations to come. Legacy List: Endowments at PLU is a collection of funds that provide a wide range of academic programs and meaningful experiences at PLU. The friends, alumni, employees and donors who have made these endowments possible allow students and faculty to excel, explore, and cultivate lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care. A B C D E F

  • . During her time at PLU, the 2011 graduate contributed to many media and leadership organizations on campus, including The Mooring Mast and MediaLab. Kari also works part time as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Puget Sound advising the student newspaper, The Trail. Rustin Dwyer, videographer Rustin Dwyer joined the Marketing and Communications department in December 2014 in a desperate bid to avoid another bitter winter in New York City. He spent his last eight years there working as

  • professional nurses for advanced nursing roles. The M.S.N. curriculum is evidence-based and practice-oriented, and consists of a common core (theory, advanced practice roles, evaluation and outcomes research, leadership and management, and advanced health promotion), specialty didactic and clinical/practicum experiences, and a capstone course (Scholarly Inquiry or Thesis). Each M.S.N. student completes coursework leading to the Care and Outcomes Manager concentration, which may be further differentiated

  • care, competence, difference, service, and leadership. (2) EDUC 404 : Teaching and Learning of Social Studies Integration of literacy for the teaching of social studies strategies that can be incorporated into P-8 instructional models and assessments with applications to the development of lesson sequences. (4) EDUC 405 : Teaching and Learning Art in the Elementary Classroom Methods and procedures in teaching elementary school art as well as infusing the arts in the curriculum. (2) EDUC 407

  • involved with Residence Life, led and participated in various clubs, held multiple student leadership positions, played rugby, and even had the chance to study abroad. She definitely kept herself busy! When Mara isn’t jamming out to a new playlist they’ve made, or exploring new food finds in the area, they’re bound to be catching up on the latest episode of a horrible reality show, or being painfully mediocre at team trivia. Mara appreciates PLU’s value in vocation, asking big and difficult questions