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. “Integrity of character is important,” he said. “And a preference for diversity, respect and technical savvy.” That’s why programs such as J-term are so important, he said. Brock served 11 years as the dean of business at Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. That university has a successful study abroad program where students spend a semester in London, he said. After the students returned, they were changed, he said. “They realize they can do this,” Brock laughed
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also created and maintains the yearly Explore! Retreat for first-year students. The Wild Hope Project is made possible by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, which provides funds for universities nationwide to run programs that encourage the exploration of vocation. Read Previous Your PLU Idol is… Read Next Sports brings the world to PLU – The Wang Center Symposium COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently
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respected liberal arts music programs in the nation. He received both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music. He also holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. Bennett has served in a diversified range of academic and artistic institutions, including large public universities, renowned conservatories, national liberal arts institutions, non-profit arts organizations and chamber music
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they only had two buildings. He was employee #850. “Why would a liberal arts degree matter?” he asked, musing on the days after his graduation. “It got me a job!” The job was at Microsoft Press, the software giant’s in-house book publishing division. He worked there until 1993 and then set off on his own. By 2000, he had authored more than 30 books on how to master various software programs, from Microsoft Office to Visual Basic. He’s sold more than a million copies. And then, as Halvorson
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flurry of fundraising that brought the total to the needed $1 million. At last Tuesday’s festivities, an obviously surprised Toven smiled broadly as he went up to the podium in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, which he helped establish. He said that creating an endowed professorship of Scandinavian studies is important, especially at universities with a deep Lutheran heritage, such as PLU. Faced with tough times, some universities are reducing or phasing out their Norwegian studies programs
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a solider with more than 20 years of service in the Army. He spent time deployed around the world, including tours in both Iraq wars. It was a life of service and sacrifice. It’s a story many veterans share, he said, but each story is also unique. At PLU alone there are more than 130 veterans enrolled and about 200 cadets in the ROTC program, he said. As Farnum transitioned from military service to civilian life, programs like the Yellow Ribbon Program at PLU have helped in working toward a
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that so many PLU students experience the world through study away programs – that experience provides them with a unique perspective. In fact, PLU students regularly study on every continent in the world and more than 40 percent study abroad during their time at PLU. The national average is less than 3 percent. While he was always good with numbers and knew working in business was his professional path, what would most adequately be described as the entrepreneurial spark struck him at PLU. “You
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September 23, 2012 International students experience the wonders of the Puyallup Fair with “Heart Stoppingly Good” food. (Photos by Jesse Major ’14) International students eat up American culture By Katie Scaff ’13 With all the exhibits, animals, rides and fried foods, there’s no one way to “do the Puyallup.” This was apparent from the time a group of international students walked through the gates at the fair Saturday morning. Some, daunted by the sheer size of the fair, grabbed programs with
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January 7, 2013 A small group of students, staff and faculty join hands at the Explore! Retreat for first year students during J-Term. (Photo by John Froschauer) Explore! retreat helps students understand vocation, and just have fun By Katie Scaff ’13 The annual Explore! retreat offers students the chance to have fun and make new friends, but unlike other first –year programs it also offers students the opportunity to reflect on their journey and consider broader questions of meaning and
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throughout the competition and Blessum is excited to gain their input and knowledge. “Anytime I get to do that is really rewarding,” he said. Blessum will be competing against chefs from large universities from around the region who have established culinary programs. “We’re kind of an underdog in these kinds of competitions,” he said. However, even though PLU does not have a culinary program, Blessum and his team have found they can be, and are, successful preparing for competition with what they have
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