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Wang Center Photo Contest Winners 2023 Exhibit Posted by: Holly Senn / April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023 During the 2022-2023 academic year, 237 PLU students participated in global and local study away programs to acquire new perspectives on critical global issues, advance their language and intercultural skills, form valuable new contacts and lasting connections, and advance their academic and career trajectory. We are excited that students were able to travel more widely in the world following the

History lectures. And hey: I’m glad that you’re getting together for movie nights—well done.” Thoughts on the “PLU Experience” Michael: “To get us rolling here, I want to ask you how your PLU academic experience has been? What aspects of PLU’s programs, faculty, or community have you found noteworthy in your time here?” Marc: “There are many things, of course, but I would like to begin with what I saw as the really optimal size of PLU. Because of our smaller footprint, you really get to know

with the program, is carrying on PLU’s legacy. Competitive debate has been an integral part of the university since it was founded in 1890. One of the oldest nationally competitive forensics programs in the country, PLU’s award-winning Speech and Debate program has a long history of championship speakers as well as a strong commitment to excellence in forensics competition. In addition, Professor Michael D. Bartanen, chair of PLU’s Department of Communication & Theatre, has co-authored an

, innovations in technology and statistical analysis help research psychologists run their calculations using programs like SPSS Statistics. These computing innovations have increased researchers’ capabilities and given them opportunities for more advanced analysis through a much simpler process. Innovation is not just technology, of course, and in Psychology many areas of the discipline are undergoing rapid change. In fact, Psychology is relatively new in comparison to other sciences such as biology, and

interesting one is I have a black belt in karate! What inspired you to join the ELMSN program at PLU? I believe in God’s calling. After 13 years of being employed in the local government in the IT department, I believe God has been calling me for another purpose, that is, to serve in the medical field to complement the medical mission trips that our family does. I looked at different programs in different schools and I find PLU to be the best fit for me. The number of pre-requisites is not overwhelming

, a website that many arts programs and schools use for admissions and competitions. You must also officially apply to PLU (if you haven’t already) but you do not need to have received your acceptance letter in order to apply for Artistic Achievement Awards. What’s the application deadline? Submit all your materials no later than 5pm Pacific on Monday, February 8, 2021. What are the questions that I need to answer on the application? We ask basic questions about you and how to contact you. We also

accepted. Free conference programs will be available on beginning Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. in the University Center Foyer. A complete schedule is available online. For more information on the conference, contact Torvend at ext. 8106. University Communications staff writer Megan Haley compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact her at ext. 8691 or at haleymk@plu.edu. Photo of Robin Jensen. Read Previous Alum to address changing face of global health Read Next Regents discuss accreditation

(planting) from a farmer’s perspective.” Formed in 2000 by the Emergency Food Network, Mother Earth Farm is an eight-acre organic farm that produces more than 150,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables each growing season. All the produce is distributed directly to local food banks and hot meal programs. Through service learning projects and the student environmental club GREAN, PLU students have volunteered at the farm. Working there is as much an educational experience as it is manual labor, Mares

wages paid. The entire process is transparent and verifiable, Giguere said. Not all items in the store are certified fair trade, yet many are still considered to be fair trade goods. Characterized by Valdez as a “homegrown, organic” process, it involves PLU students, faculty or staff visiting a site, seeing how items are made and disclosing the information. The store is currently working with the Wang Center for International Programs to create import avenues for PLU, Valdez said. Students studying

is ridiculous, or just too obvious. There is a good chance she’s right. Read Previous The tallest building in Parkland Read Next Gates Foundation grant helps study away programs 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