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choices of majors, life partners and careers. “The idea came about because lots of schools do a Day of Service where the whole campus shuts down and does something in the community,” said Professor of Economics Lynn Hunnicutt, director of the Wild Hope Center. “That idea resonated with our steering committee, but we wanted to explore what we’re about, and vocation is a foundation of what we are.” Wild Hope Fellowships Applications are now open for up to five paid student fellowships with the Wild Hope

become reporters for the night—writing, tweeting, and taking photos for the News Tribune at various campaign parties around the Puget Sound, inputting data as it comes in at news stations like KOMO and Q13, and, new this year, shadowing reporters for Olympia’s TVW. There’s no easy way to capture the energy and excitement at these events—but that’s what students who are out at the election parties are asked to do. “It’s a free for all. It’s super high energy,” said business finance and economics

Languages (TESOL) certification. This internationally recognized program prepares individuals for English teaching, particularly for overseas opportunities. “For those aspiring to teach abroad, TESOL certification is invaluable in securing international employment,” said Angenette Pickett Call, Program Manager for Continuing Education. “Aligned with PLU’s commitment to global education, this certification expands knowledge and enhances the ability to teach English domestically and internationally.” The

October 7, 2009 PLU receives top marks for sustainability Pacific Lutheran University has garnered a prestigious ranking this week, as the Sustainable Endowments Institute released its College Sustainability Report Card for 2010. Overall, the university was graded an A-, with As granted to many areas such as climate change, energy use, student involvement and food and recycling.(Find the complete report HERE). PLU was one of only 26 colleges or universities to receive an overall A- mark, the

PLU signs partnership MoU with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center Posted by: Silong Chhun / June 7, 2021 Image: Sheryl Ochayon, an attorney and educator who directs Yad Vashem’s “Echoes and Reflections: Teaching the Holocaust, Inspiring the Classroom” program, speaking at PLU’s Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education in 2019. June 7, 2021 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsLeaders from Pacific Lutheran University and Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance

Around the PNW: First Time Rock Climbing Posted by: vcraker / December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022 Luke Van Tassel ’24 joins PLU Outdoor Recreation on a weekend rock climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington. Learn more about Outdoor Rec. Read Previous Computer Science major lands job at Netflix Read Next International Honors Program builds a ‘Starship’ LATEST POSTS Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24

exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research and university teaching. Most scholars teach in elementary or secondary schools worldwide. Like Walling, the other two 2014 graduates had not learned exactly where they would be teaching in their respective countries. Lillian Ferraz ’14 leaves Aug. 1, first for training in Washington, D.C., and then for 10 months of teaching in Taiwan. She graduated May 24 with a

Fall 2020 Masterclass Announcement Posted by: Reesa Nelson / September 4, 2020 September 4, 2020 The Department of Music is excited to announce some of our special lecturers and master class leaders who will work with music students in all areas including voice, instruments, and composition. This incredible group of professionals has been recruited by our dedicated faculty for the benefit of music students. While the COVID-19 pandemic has made some aspects of teaching and learning more

June 15, 2009 PLU wins Simon Award This spring, PLU received a powerful acknowledgement that it continues to be seen as a leader in globally focused education. The university was awarded the 2009 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, a prestigious award that honors outstanding efforts on and off campus to engage the world and the international community. PLU is the first and only private college in the West to have received this honor. “This kind of recognition confirms a

, representative from PROSA (Promotores de Salud en Defensa de la Vida del Pueblo), providing healthcare in remote areas of Oaxaca, Mexico Scott Jackson, vice president of the external relations team at the international nonprofit PATH Carol Koller, with 27 years of fund raising and development leadership experience, she is presently with Medical Teams International Lindsay Leeder, family nurse practitioner, Krista Colleague and former Jesuit Volunteer Corps member Connie McCloud, who has worked for the