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budget with a very modest surplus again this past year — a balanced operating budget, I am proud to say, for the 16th time in 17 years. Likewise, the strategic and wise management of our endowment corpus and a significant flow of new gifts is allowing us to gradually restore and then, as we look to the future, plan once again for increases in our endowment fund. Yes, Pacific Lutheran University continues to meet the economic challenges of our time. We have worked together. We have demonstrated our
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chief for Black Hawk helicopter mechanics. He now works at Pacific Lutheran University as the Vet Corps Navigator, connecting military-affiliated students with on- and off-campus military resources.During his time in the military, Shumaker was deployed four times: twice to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq. He flew 1,800 hours in combat and received two distinguished combat medals: the U.S. Army Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded when one distinguishes himself in support of operations by “heroism or
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. He believes in the importance of global education for college students. “It is important to experience a different culture, a different way of life,” said Finitsis. “It gives you a different understanding of the world and supports the PLU Mission. We visit places that many people dream of visiting but can’t.” Finitsis led his class to Greece with the support of the PLU Wang Center. The Wang Center collaborates with academic departments to support PLU’s commitment to global education. The center
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is crucial. Many coaches talk about the importance of sport psychology but few have the appropriate training to effectively teach student-athletes how to improve their mental game. How does your Master’s Degree, in particular, help you in your role as a coach? I think my degree prepared me in a variety of ways to coach effectively. My main focus is on building up athletes’ confidence, encouraging them to be their best on and off the field, and challenging them in an appropriate manner. Ultimately
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was able to do the Presidential Scholarship interview, and I got the Regent’s Scholarship — that’s a giant reason why I came here. I knew a couple of people from high school who told me PLU was a good school and environment, as well. PLU is close to home — I live in Federal Way, so 30 minutes from here. What motivated you to pursue a degree in psychology? I was a communication major at first, and the classes were great, but nothing was clicking. It didn’t feel good. I was always the advice-giver
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Global Education. Read Previous What’s he like? Read Next An unlikely librarian COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new
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,” Belton explains. “It doesn’t ask how much money are students borrowing to make that happen? How much money are we getting or are students getting from federal and local sources to afford the institution? It doesn’t do any of that. And it certainly doesn’t look at equity. “At some point, a few of us finally started questioning if it should really all be about the discount rate.” Members of the president’s council and enrollment management team started asking questions about their process and renewed
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movement of students and medical professionals working alongside local communities and staff to implement sustainable health systems. The PLU chapter is a student-run organization that strives to promote global health equality and connects students with opportunities to travel internationally to provide assistance through clinics and public health activities. The PLU chapter also functions as a support and resource network for pre-med students and connects students with alumni doctors and medical
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appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and VP Shalita Myrick to campus June 11, 2024 PLU French professor Rebecca Wilkin wins the 2024 Translation Prize June
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learning was really useful,” she said. “I think it’s something that I just hope we can continue to offer.” Read Previous Entrepreneur Justin Foster ’02 on making meaningful relationships with faculty Read Next New federal grant boosts PLU doctoral nursing students serving in underserved WA areas COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how
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