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development, and foster cross-sector collaboration on issues related to student access and readiness. “It’s important that, if we want a strong democracy, we must have inclusion from all voices,” Chavez said. Inclusion of all voices is paramount to educational success for all students, marginalized or otherwise, she added. “The more connected we are, the better able we are to improve society. Diversity in profession and education benefits everyone.” Chavez said her speech at the conference will focus on

October 17, 2013 Life of the Mind: Democracy & the American Dream – for DREAMers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Pk401CS6M About the DREAM Act – and DREAMers Named after the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, a measure first proposed in 2001, DREAMers are undocumented immigrant high-school graduates who are willing and ready to pursue their educational and life goals, yet unable to do so. The DREAMers label is evocative of the familiar concept of The American Dream, and

April 29, 2014 Participants at the the 2014 Take Back The Night rally, which focuses on the issue of assault prevention. (John Froschauer, PLU Photographer) Continuing the Conversation: Reaction to Obama Administration Report on Sexual Assault on College Campuses PLU leads the way with innovative programs and outreach on important issue, campus leaders agree By Barbara Clements Director of Content Development A new report released April 29 by the Obama Administration outlined key steps the

continues to see positives in PLU and is amazed by the institutional expansion. “Since coming back I’ve had a great interaction with the university,” he said. “The facilities are marvelous.” In addition to representing Key Bank in the South Puget Sound area, Maxwell serves on multiple non-profit community boards, including the University of Washington Tacoma, Junior Achievement, Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Pierce County Economic Development Board. He is an active member seeking to attract

to others, improve my communication skills, and even appreciate art and design as an aspect of marketing and product development. We all know that it is important to consider the outcome of academic programs when we are students. How will these majors and minors actually help us after we graduate? The Innovation Studies minor has been built from the ground up with these considerations in mind. After all, Innovation is a vital component of working life here in the Pacific Northwest, from Boeing to

and environmentally sustainable agriculture. Laurie-Berry started teaching at PLU in the fall of 2008. In addition to Plant Physiology, Laurie-Berry’s other classes include Plant Development and Genetic Engineering and a first-year writing class focused on global agriculture, world hunger, genetic engineering and related topics. “Our central question for the course is how agriculture and related systems must change to alleviate global hunger,” Laurie-Berry says.Before 2015, the original PLU

last two decades have been highly disruptive: rapid advances in technology have transformed how people and organizations operate. The result is that organizations in every industry and sector, private, public and nonprofit, are experiencing change as they work to improve their products and services, streamline the user experience and increase efficiency. Getting an MBA can give you the sought-after competitive advantage needed to help lead organizational change and development in an evolving

Danforth, nearly 300 scientists from more than 20 countries work in teams, studying plant biology in ways that lead to economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture. Laurie-Berry started teaching at PLU in the fall of 2008. In addition to Plant Physiology, Laurie-Berry’s other classes include Plant Development and Genetic Engineering and a first-year writing class focused on global agriculture, world hunger, genetic engineering and related topics. “Our central question for the course is how

demonstrate that to PLU. “We really want to stress how important this is for student media,” Miranda said. “It’s a big deal to have so many of us presenting at a national conference like this. If nationally we’re being recognized for our talent here at PLU, then there’s value in that and there’s worth in this department, and in this academic field.” Mooney agreed, adding that participating in student media can be an important part of finding professional development opportunities in college. “Student

assistant principal, helping to create a dual-language program. PLU’s intensive one-year principal preparation program enrolls a small cohort — Peterson’s included just 15 students — that encourages collaboration and sharing ideas. It fosters the development of professional relationships with instructors, many of whom hold administrative positions in area school districts.Principal Preparation ProgramLearn more about the one-year program and apply“It makes it very realistic,” Peterson said. “They’re