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  • with the Spokane Youth Symphony in May 2018. Says Jerilynn of PLU: “The music faculty at PLU – specifically, their depth of knowledge and experiences, warmth and kindness with prospective students, and clear evidence of service to the community – is ultimately what helped me make the decision on which college to attend. The diversity of musical opportunities presented to me as a soloist, ensemble musician, composition collaborator, and peer educator have played a vital role in shaping my life post

  • intimate bond built that someone who has not served will have a hard time understanding. This bond is built through teamwork, long hours, crappy assignments, complaining about everything together, and also enjoying the off time together. No matter someone’s background, culture, race, religion, or sex, the bond brings us all together. And humor is paramount to making it through all of the rough times. Tami Walsh Women’s Army Corps 1978-1980, Communications Specialist PLU Transcript Specialist, Office of

  • her three grandchildren and serving as the primary caregiver for her homebound mother. In the six weeks of the reading series, they have moved and overcome a nasty bout with flu, but they have not missed a minute of the series. They are among the best and most consistent participants in our discussions; the grandmother’s commitment and enthusiasm is heroic. She explains matter-of-factly, “We all have some darkness in us. We’re all a bad decision or a wrong turn from something we might regret

  • they’re going. Like the frequent customer at his or her favorite restaurant, instructors can intuitively cruise to where they have been so many times before. But for students maneuvering to new destinations, the location and the directions need to be unambiguous. The beginning of the semester is right around the corner, but now is still a good time to review learning goals and objectives listed on your syllabi. If written properly, goals and objectives should underlie every instructional decision and

  • using it to start a hope conversation in their community). Dr. Lopez is the director of the annual Gallup Wellbeing Forum, which convenes scholars, leaders, and decision makers to discuss the issues that determine happiness and health. He researches the links between hope, strengths development, academic success, and overall wellbeing and collaborates with scholars around the world on these issues. He specializes in hope and strengths enhancement for students from preschool through college

  • . Students may ask to appear before the RAP Committee with a faculty advocate, if desired, to present their situation. The student and/or faculty advocate does not remain for the Committee deliberations. 4. After all available documentation has been reviewed, and all parties concerned have had the opportunity to voice concerns, the Committee will make its recommendation to the Dean. 5. Nursing students will receive a written statement from the Dean as to the final decision. Letters sent to students

  • your decision on whether and what to minor in:  if you enjoy it and are passionate then you cannot go wrong.  A minor will not necessarily make you a more competitive applicant if you minor for the sake if having a minor, so you should only minor if you enjoy the process of getting the minor. The same holds true for multiple majors:  more than one major does not make you more competitive for law schools.  Having one major that you are passionate about and do well in will make you more competitive

  • COVID-19 Updates & ResourcesHello! We hope you’ve had a great (& safe) summer filled with adventures, outdoor time, and relaxation!  School is going to be quite different this fall: hybrid/online classes, increased safety precautions, and reduced numbers of students and on-campus opportunities will make this year unlike anything we’ve experienced before.  At this point, we can share with certainty that there will be no Outdoor Rec (OR) trips during September. This decision was made with the

  • & Safety Manager. Asbestos is only dangerous when released into the air. For this reason, PLU has chosen not to remove all building materials containing asbestos. This decision is consistent with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidance. Contact Safety@plu.edu for more information.Hazardous WasteHazardous materials require special disposal. If you work in Rieke Science Center, please contact the Chemical Hygiene Officer to dispose of hazardous waste. All other areas of campus must submit a work

  • their own lives. This behavior is also true of adult readers: Some want spy thrillers, some want romance, some want cozy mysteries, some want lyric poetry. When it comes to reading, there’s a place at the table for everyone. I find that to be a very democratic and comforting way of looking at books. In terms of content and theme in YA literature, we must remember that there are a lot of kids who are living lives that aren’t rated PG. There are a lot of kids who are living lives that are generally