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Tracye Ferguson ’94 is an experienced educator who believes children develop and reach milestones at different phases — and we need to celebrate their growth. “Not all children thrive or develop the same, but they all need the same amount of encouragement and support,” she…
, Pacific and Thurston Counties receive an excellent and equitable education. This role allows her to put her principles to work helping kids from economically disadvantaged families get off to a good start in more than a dozen state- and federally-funded preschool programs that the ESD supports. In addition to providing professional learning for preschool staff, the ESD also offers resources for parents so they can help their children thrive at home. “We want to give all kids the ability to attend free
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PLU senior Tiffany Wong was drawn to study nursing after spending 10 years caring for her grandmother — a special woman who taught her about empathy and compassion. “My heart broke when she passed away this fall semester. There were numerous stories that she told…
programs for the hall … it lets me work on my flexibility, collaboration and communication skills. Communication is core to nursing and I’m grateful that I have had the experience to work together with many diverse and amazing individuals these past few years. How do you find balance, and what advice do you have for other Lutes? There was one point when I was juggling three jobs, and extracurriculars on campus, and at the hospital, and I was starting to feel exhausted from the constant stress that I
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Elijah Paez ’24 is a double major in environmental studies and mathematics . While at PLU, he founded Birders of PLU , served as a Peace Scholar , and studied abroad in Oxford, England, and Oslo, Norway. We recently met with Paez to learn more…
bus from the airport [in Oxford] was that there were magpies everywhere. I started learning about the birds there, and when I came back, I started learning about the birds here." (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) RELATED: Learn more about environmental studies at PLU with Professors Suzanne Crawford O’Brien, Adela Ramos, and Kevin O’Brien. What do you enjoy about the two programs? Both degrees are super flexible. I like environmental studies because you take courses in every discipline and have many
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OLYMPIA, WASH. (Nov. 22, 2019) — When asked the simple question “What’s an average week at work like for you?” Justin Kjolseth ’10 doesn’t have a clear answer. “It varies,” they say. “There really is no average work week for me.” Kjolseth isn’t dodging the…
get a window into just about any aspect of state government through doing that internship. I highly recommend it.Political Science at PLUPolitical science majors and minors explore seek to understand how governments are organized and structured, how political processes are employed, and the relationship of structures and processes to societal purposes.PLU DebateFounded in 1947, PLU’s debate team is one of the oldest and most decorated forensics programs in the country.In addition to that strong
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2015 Commencement Remarks to the Class of 2015 Your Majesty, Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to this happy celebration of achievement! Congratulations to the graduates of 2015, and a warm welcome to your family and friends who helped you on your journey! On this…
play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007. And our soccer programs will travel to England this summer, the first international experience for an athletic program since the early 1990s. And finally, several graduates of 2015 have taken bold action to address issues of lasting national importance including Black Lives Matter, the It’s on Us Campaign to end sexual assault, and immigration reform. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Blog Post: Caps and gowns and tassels
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Dear Campus Community: This Sunday, November 20th, is the annual observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Founded in 1999, TDOR is an opportunity to memorialize the people murdered because of transphobia, and to bring attention to the continued violence and prejudice endured by the…
their lives, and accounting for the totality of their identities. According to a 2015 study by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, people of color made up 77 percent of the reports of LGBTQ homicides, and transgender women were three times more likely to report experiencing violence. This day, then, is an opportunity not only to see how all oppression is connected, but it is also an opportunity—should we take it—to see how our privileges hold us responsible for those impacted by
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Two PLU professors were recently invited to teach a summer intensive course at Sichuan University, a 70,000-student public university in Chengdu, China. PLU and Sichuan have a decades-long relationship that dates back to the 1980s. PLU faculty visits took place in 2023, and in summer…
PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China Posted by: Chris Albert / November 4, 2024 Image: Ann Auman, professor and Dean of Natural Sciences, and Bridget Haden, professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs, recently taught a summer intensive course at Sichuan University. PLU is working to establish a future exchange that would bring Sichuan faculty to the PLU campus. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) November 4
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Computer science major Chris Holland will graduate with a degree in computer science this December. Throughout his PLU years, Holland has taken advantage of seemingly every learning and resume-building opportunity he’s come across, which have included multiple internships, mentors, and freelance work for local businesses.…
helps students learn more about careers in the natural sciences. So far, Holland has had three mentors. The mentors’ experiences provided multiple perspectives, which Holland appreciates. He meets with mentors on Discord or online hangouts like Zoom. “These programs are underutilized,” he says. “It’s like a roommate. You can jibe with them or not—and if you do, you develop a good relationship.”Alumni & Student ConnectionsLearn more about PLU internships and mentorshipsHolland’s favorite experiences
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Blog depicts people, places on seven continents From the tip of the world in Antarctica to the top of the highest peak in Africa, PLU students are immersing themselves in the world and gaining valuable insight this J-Term. Nearly 400 students are studying away on…
. Visitors can also post comments on blog entries. To learn more about the study away opportunities at PLU, visit the Wang Center for International Programs’ Web site, or contact the center at ext. 7577 or wangctr@plu.edu. 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 Dubai water taxis provided by communication professor Cliff Rowe. Read Previous UC, Morken powered by wind turbines Read
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Lute Roots Run Deep By Barbara Clements Whenever admissions counselors were preparing to visit Brett Monson while he was in high school, they’d look at his application and then, inevitably, do a double take. Lute roots run deep for the Olsen clan. The five lines…
stay in the Midwest, at Concordia College. But when the thermometer hit 67 below one winter, he decided to transfer west to warmer climes. Kari said she had always wanted to come to PLU, and is glad she made that choice. “Some people think it’s weird,” she laughed. “But I love the shared experience. Read Previous Recognized for top study away programs Read Next Polar adventure COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are
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