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estate and trade figures, at least compared to the immediate post-recession years. Despite these positive developments, however, the local recovery is not yet complete; some problems persist in the labor and real estate market. One of the key concerns is the timing (and extent) of planned deactivations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The base not only supports returning servicemen and servicewomen, but also acts as a major source of civilian employment and as a source of revenue for local business
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Library Blogs Alumni News Homecoming Highlights Awards Recognition Alumni Profiles Alumni Events Class Notes Calendar Arrived a canvas. Left a masterpiece. Featured / September 2, 2014 The Story Behind the Six Word Story—in Her Own Words By Katie Bouwkamp ’07 RESOLUTE Contributor L ife is like a blank canvas. It’s up to you how you want to paint it. My story began at PLU the summer between my junior and senior year of high school. I attended PLU’s Middle College—a six-week program designed for
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February 2, 2009 Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands. And they listen eagerly as she tells them how to simultaneously twist and braid the bark, while her teeth stay clenched on one end. She reminds them to keep the cedar damp and the material fills the room with a musky, sweet
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Graduate Record ExaminationMost OT programs require applicants to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test. Programs may have minimum acceptable scores and last acceptable test dates. Policies regarding the consideration of multiple sets of GRE scores vary by institution. The GRE revised General Test can be taken either on paper or electronically and consists of the following sections: Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material
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Graduate Record ExaminationMost OT programs require applicants to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test. Programs may have minimum acceptable scores and last acceptable test dates. Policies regarding the consideration of multiple sets of GRE scores vary by institution. The GRE revised General Test can be taken either on paper or electronically and consists of the following sections: Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material
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Faculty Learning Communities What are faculty learning communities (FLCs)? Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are collaborative groups of educators who come together to enhance their teaching practices and foster professional growth. In these vibrant communities, members engage in shared inquiry, explore innovative pedagogical strategies, and support one another in their quest for excellence. By focusing on common interests and goals, FLCs create a space for meaningful dialogue and collective
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José Curiel Morelos Executive Director of Campus Safety & Emergency Management he/him Phone: 253-535-8787 Email: curielmorelos@plu.edu Biography Biography I am a first generation college graduate. I was born in Mexico and came to the states as a child. Grew up in Oregon for most of my life. I am married and have a daughter. The most common question I get asked is “Is campus safe?” We all have our own definitions and expectations of what it means to truly be and feel safe. In short, I would say
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PLU Forges a New International Partnership for Continuing Education Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 20, 2021 August 20, 2021 Pacific Lutheran University is partnering with SkillUp Online, a private education company headquartered in Mumbai, India, with offices in North America (Bellevue, Washington) and Europe, to provide a range of affordable, online, continuing education technology and soft-business skills courses to local, national, and global communities.The initial launch of program
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What election season reminds us about higher education Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,… December 2, 2016 Higher Education
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March 7, 2008 Economist Arthur Laffer discusses U.S. economy Economist and consultant Arthur Laffer visited PLU to offer his view on the current climate of recession, deficits and tax stimulus packages. Known as “the father of supply-side economics,” Laffer was a member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board. In that position, he helped guide U.S. economic policy in the 1980s. He proposed that reductions in federal taxes on businesses and individuals would lead to increased
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