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  • Uncomfortable Truths: Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies class examines the past to change the future Posted by: Zach Powers / January 17, 2023 Image: Holocaust survivor Peter Metzelaar speaks with PLU students in a course titled “Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies.” (Photo courtesy of Professor Lisa Marcus) January 17, 2023 By Anneli HaralsonMarketing & Communications Guest Writer“There is nothing comfortable about studying genocide,” Beth Griech-Polelle, a Pacific

  • Policy under presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama, and ran the ethics program. Drew Griffin '10 Communications director, U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (Ohio’s 5th District) I work to get Rep. Latta’s message out to people in his district and state, as well as nationally. I write press releases and do social media and book interviews with media members in radio, TV and print. There are a lot of good ideas on the policy side of lawmaking, but if you can’t explain to people why it’s important and how it will help

  • Communications Coordinator at the Physical Therapy Association of Washington before joining Cascade. One nominator described Young a a true servant leader, noting her work with United Way of Pierce County’s Project U, along with chairing the associate board for YWCA and serving on its events and civic-engagement committees. Even more personally, in the aftermath of her late husband’s military-related PTSD struggle, Young helps other families rallying around their soldiers and has become an engaged advocate

  • . Undergraduate research is an initiative at colleges and universities across the nation, and it’s also a key element in PLU’s strategic plan, “PLU 2010: The Next Level of Distinction.” Currently, three endowments for collaborative research exist: the Kelmer Roe Research Fellowship in the humanities, the Severtson/Forest Foundation Fellowship in the social sciences and the Undergraduate Research Fund in the natural sciences. Killen said the goal by 2010 is to have endowments for all PLU’s schools and

  • no one crafts strategic arguments like the Lutes of PLU’s historic Speech and Debate team. In fact, you could argue that PLU’s rich history of success in the arena of competitive debate is one of the university’s best-kept secrets: Debater Andrew Tinker ’16 describes debate, also referred to as forensics, as “the most competitive activity that no one has ever heard of.” Fall 2013 proved an exciting time of successful transition for Speech and Debate, with the forensics squad facing some big

  • peers to research, prepare, and present a strategic plan for a new innovation; By studying innovation, business, and the emerging global economy, students will be preparing themselves for future employment, study, and creative engagement with PLU’s core mission: to creatively inquire, serve, lead, and care — for other people, for their communities, and for the earth. Innovation Studies Curriculum The Innovation Studies minor combines PLU’s unique offerings in the liberal arts and the professional

  • Why Having a “Philosophy of Enrollment” Matters Posted by: Thomas Krise / March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 This spring, the Strategic Enrollment Management Advisory Committee (known as SEMAC) will finalize PLU’s philosophy of enrollment, with the intention to ask our Board of Regents to adopt a final draft statement with enrollment targets in May. (See the current draft here on the Provost webpage.) SEMAC is a university standing committee with the responsibility to lead the development and the

  • development and implementation. Specific Job Related Duties Foster a climate of academic excellence, collaboration and interdisciplinary initiatives. Execute an ongoing comprehensive assessment, planning and evaluation process of the academic programs that are linked to the SON mission, strategic goals, and objectives and consistent with SON policies, university policies, accreditation requirements, and other external regulatory bodies in collaboration with the Program Evaluation Committee. Assumes

  • : Neeb Center Type: New Construction Date: November 18, 2009 Certificate Level:  LEED Gold The Neeb Center is currently home to the Office of Advancement, Marketing and Communications, as well as student media studies. In addition, students can find that the building is designed to meet multiple communication and broadcasting needs. In 2009, the Neeb Center was awarded a Gold LEED rating by the USGBC shortly after construction. Morken Center for Learning and Technology Morken Center for Learning and

  • Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington Posted by: nicolacs / April 19, 2023 Image: Image: Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 works as assistant director of the emergency department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with the group Sound Physicians. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 19, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer  PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought