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, whose English was the best in the family. I came to India excited for the prospect of adventure, cultural immersion and professional growth, whereas her avenues for a complete education had already been scuttled during her adolescence without her input. Her life’s path had most likely already been decided by her male elders. I think of this, and then I think of the day I met with the executive director of an international foundation early on during my time in India to discuss their development

their efforts to ensure that the pandemic will not reduce the already low participation and inclusion of diverse students and workers in STEM education and careers,” said Diana Elder, Division Director of NSF’s Division of Human Resource Development. PLU was honored for its initiative in developing programs supporting undergraduate enrollment and retention, the PLUS Year Program and the PLU Fixed Tuition Guarantee Program, and placed second in the four-year STEM undergraduate category, just behind

. Almost 50 percent of the university’s graduating seniors each year have taken advantage of study away opportunities, reaping benefits such as leadership skills, adaptability, independence and self-reliance — all traits that employers recognize and covet. Building on a study away experience is another step toward becoming a well-rounded citizen of the world, and many PLU students choose to continue their global education through Peace Corps Preps, the Fulbright Program, Peace Scholars and more.Peace

contributor to the vision, now called MediaLab. “The News Tribune has been more than MediaLab’s major financial supporter; it has also contributed significantly to the education of our students,” Joanne Lisosky, MediaLab advisor, says. “Our MediaLab students often travel to the News Tribune not as spectators but ‘coworkers’. In return, News Tribune staff members routinely come to campus to serve as classroom collaborators.” The continued funding from the News Tribune will help MediaLab purchase additional

for ideas in a larger sense, because they aren’t taught how to get their work in the public sphere. Young hopes her book will start a conversation about the way we approach higher education and tenure. You can find Prophets, Gurus, and Pundits: Rhetorical Styles and Public Engagement on Amazon and in the PLU Library. Read Previous Senior Exhibition Opens April 23 in the University Gallery Read Next PLU Wins 16 Mark of Excellence Awards, Six First Place LATEST POSTS Pacific Lutheran University

” category from The Accolade Competition of Southern California; awarded second place in the long-form video category in the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) Festival of Media Arts Competition; won the Rising Star award at the Canada International Film Festival; and received honorable mentions “Video Documentary Program” and “Video Movie Trailer” categories from the National Broadcast Society – AERho Student Competition. Cox was also awarded the Silver Award from the Mercury Excellence Awards for

1959 as the charitable arm of the National Television Academy of Arts & Sciences, shapes the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals. As the co-founder of MediaLab and founding director of the Center for Media Studies, Wells says his week in Hollywood will be an education that will yield long-term benefits. “I am excited to have the opportunity to meet and talk first-hand with entertainment industry executives,” Wells said. “This will

, destress from all the intensity of studying and work and life.” Over their years at PLU, Rebecca found many communities on campus that supported their growth. They were a member of the Biology Club, a Rieke Scholar, an Alger Scholarship Intern, part of Concert Band, part of University Congregation, a member of PACE (Peer Advocacy and Community Education), and the manager of the Community Garden during its inaugural year with the Diversity Center. They graduated in May of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science

and perform on flute, clarinet and alto saxophone mostly in musicals. What inspired you to join the ELMSN program at PLU? I have 11 years of college experience and two degrees already. While looking at nursing school options, I found PLU and was intrigued by the fact that I could complete all of my education in roughly two years time as opposed to closer to four by going through more traditional routes. Being efficient with the amount of time spent in a program and staying relatively close to home

, Sunday December 12 at 8pm in person and live streamed We hope you’ll be able to join us for a performance and wish a healthy and happy holiday season to all students, their families, and the greater PLU community. Read Previous A Magical PLU Collaboration: Songs for the Spring of Waiting Read Next PLU Represented at Jazz Education Network Conference LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April