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Successful programs are not born, but carefully crafted, thought out, and revised along the way. If your group is going to be successful at recruitment and outreach, good programming is a necessity.
events and meetings, at least two week before the actual event. If there is a recurring event, like a weekly meeting, the event planning form can be filled out just once each semester. You do not need an EPF if you are tabling, unless you will be fundraising. Note that if you reserve a room on campus and don’t fill out an EPF, you may not use that space, and if it is locked, Campus Safety will not be able to open it for you.Reserve a room on campusYou can make reservations for space, multimedia, or
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 15, 2016)- An anthropology and global studies double major from Kalispell, Montana, Ellie Lapp ’17 is passionate about a wide variety of social justice issues. She’s hopeful that her tenure as president of Associate Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) will be…
administrative things that I’m doing now as president, like responding to emails and communicating with donors. I’m also going to be doing a Severtson research grant, which is a social science grant. I’m going to be looking at images used in development organizations’ fundraising materials. Again, that’s quite different from my work as ASPLU president, but it’s still about how we represent people we’re trying to serve and how we do that ethically. What do you plan to do after graduation? I’m not really sure
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2016)- In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration. The opera’s first production runs Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20…
time and to present such an incredible story.” In the orchestra, students play alongside faculty members. Brian Galante, associate director of choral studies, is the opera’s chorus master and one of the choirs he conducts, University Chorale, will be the chorus for Fiery Jade. “It’s a huge departmental collaboration, which is a lot of fun,” Brown said. Read Previous MediaLab reminisces on a decade of service, invites alumni to mark anniversary with fundraising event at Tacoma Art Museum Read Next
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Isabel Moore plays with her new therapy dog Luka. (John Froschauer 2011) Canine offers friendship, safety for child By: Katie Scaff ’13 This fall, 4-year-old Isabel Moore made more than a new friend when she met Luka, a one-year-old therapy dog. A few students in…
, and for the dog and child to have the strongest possible bond. “Isabel is already ready for Luka because Liz, her mom, has been taking her to see dogs… and working on her skills with dogs.” Luka came to live with Isabel in mid November, thanks to the money raised by Woods and others in the MFT program, and others who have donated either directly to the family or through other fundraising efforts. In addition to providing comfort and support, dogs like Luka are also a social bridge for children
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Awardees are nominated for their exceptional contributions, accomplishments, leadership and service to the university and its community members. Each December, during the university’s annual Christmas celebration, the President’s Council recognizes up to five employees for their outstanding contributions. Employees are nominated to the President’s Council…
needed, learned new skills and helped teammates find solutions to complex challenges. Keleigh is a natural collaborator and has created new systems for email building, fundraising reporting and constituent engagement. Keleigh’s work and spirit allow us to communicate effectively with tens of thousands of alumni, families, and friends of the university. One of Keleigh’s teammates told us that Keleigh is “an outstanding thought partner and talking through challenges with Keleigh makes our team feel
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See the complete list of Honorary Degree Recipients here.
contribution to eradicating diseases, improving health, extending life, and promoting human well-being globally, as well as his extensive service to civic boards, church agencies, and professional organizations. Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway, Doctor of Humane LettersConvocation, October 26, 1995 Credited for fundraising and advocating for disabled children, for her work with the Vietnamese boat people and other refugees, and for her work with the Red Cross Organization. Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Doctor of
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Keven Drews’ doctor told him he was out of options in his longtime fight for his life. So, he launched a crowdfunding campaign to earn $500,000 for a clinical trial at Fred Hutchinson Cancer
nonfiction writing, and his work focuses a lot on his life and struggles with cancer. His current project — an essay about his life — is on pause due to his fundraising campaign for the clinical trial. Still, he uses Facebook posts as an outlet — to provide a window into his daily life. “I can’t just sit here and feel like I am doing nothing. I spent 20 years of my life writing in one form or another,” Drews said. “(Readers) might not make a donation but at least they can know what it is like to live
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 27, 2017)- “You have to raise $500,000 or you’re going to die.” In so many words, that’s what Keven Drews ’16 says his doctor told him over the phone in October, when Drews learned he was out of options in his longtime…
despite the fact that he was dealing with so many grave medical issues.” The three-year MFA program includes four summer residencies in which students spend 10 days on campus. The rest of the year is spent working with individual mentors. Drews’ concentration was nonfiction writing, and his work focuses a lot on his life and struggles with cancer. His current project — an essay about his life — is on pause due to his fundraising campaign for the clinical trial. Still, he uses Facebook posts as an
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Innovation Studies minors must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in the following key areas: Introduction to Innovation Studies (4 credits) Innovation Principles (8 credits) Elective (4 credits)
challenges unique to the sector such as HRM strategies and accountability mechanisms, working with volunteers, fundraising, ethics, and legal issues. BUSA 358: Entrepreneurship– Intensive study of issues and challenges associated with start-up, growth, and maturation of a new enterprise. COMA 361: Strategic Communication- Introduces the theories, methods, and practice of public relations. Emphasizes technical and analytical skills. DATA 133: Introduction to Computational and Data Science– Introduction to
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 6, 2017)- When George and Helen Long reached out to Pacific Lutheran University 10 years ago, all they knew was that they wanted to support the sciences. “George sort of felt like he owed his success and his career to PLU,” said…
internship, which wouldn’t have been balanceable with another job.” And this volunteer mentality is one of the things Hurtt most respected about The Borgen Project. “Nearly all of their money goes to their cause. So that was really awesome,” Hurtt said. “I liked being able to work with an organization that I thought was actively trying to meet their goal rather than hiding behind a blanket mission statement.” One of Hurtt’s summer highlights exceeding her fundraising goal of $500 (interns and volunteers
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