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TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University has been closely connected to the Scandinavian world—and to the local Scandinavian community—since its founding by Norwegian Bjug Harstad in 1890. These days, PLU’s Nordic roots are reflected across campus: in building names, artwork, Scandinavian Area Studies programs…
Ward has had a longtime working relationship with the Nordic Heritage Museum, which welcomed the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate PLU, since it’s seen as a cornerstone of the Scandinavian community in the Pacific Northwest. Scandinavian immigrants to North American brought with them the core values of their home countries, including a deep appreciation for education, so establishing schools was a top priority for Nordic communities across the United States, Ward said. The exhibition, then
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In their own words: Global Studies majors on what it’s like to study (and study away!) at PLU We asked just-about-to-graduate global studies majors to share their thoughts on what it's like to be a global studies major at PLU. Here's what they had to say. Posted by: mhines / July 21, 2023 July 21, 2023 Why global studies at PLU? “As a first year, I enrolled in GLST 210 ‘just because’ and by the end of the year had switched my intentions of a pre-med degree to declaring both a Global Studies
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. Their time was split between looking at photos and written archives, and interviewing World War II veterans and their families, Native peoples of Canada and Alaska, U.S. and Canadian government officials, and historians. Commonly referred to as the ALCAN, the road was built in 1942 to help protect Canada and the United States. Optimistic estimates indicated the project could take three years. It was completed in just eight months. Inspired to bring attention to this story, Wells originally planned
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(ACDA) and has held many state and divisional offices. Nance’s choirs have appeared at several ACDA conferences and have toured Europe on five occasions. In the summer of 2011 the Choir of the West won two gold and one silver certificate at the prestigious Harmonie Festival, held in Lindenholzhausen, Germany. Also in 2011, two PLU choral albums under Nance’s direction won first and second prize in their categories of the “American Prize” competition, and Nance received first prize for conducting
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discover and learn in a place like the Valley of the Kings.” Read Previous Honoring our veterans Read Next Follow your dreams and say “yes” to opportunities, Patricia Krise advises 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 A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia
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PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.
Counselor Five Students x Four Years = Five Unique PLU ExperiencesEvery college experience is different. Each student takes a unique path from arrival, to sticking with it, to forging forward. We followed a small cohort of students over the course of their college careers to illustrate those different paths, and get a glimpse of their PLU Years.Meet the Students WHAT'S A PLU EDUCATION LIKE?Hear it from those who know best, our students and alumni. "At PLU, the classes are small, and you get to know your
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PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.
person who can answer all your PLU questions! Find Your Admission Counselor Five Students x Four Years = Five Unique PLU ExperiencesEvery college experience is different. Each student takes a unique path from arrival, to sticking with it, to forging forward. We followed a small cohort of students over the course of their college careers to illustrate those different paths, and get a glimpse of their PLU Years.Meet the Students WHAT'S A PLU EDUCATION LIKE?Hear it from those who know best, our students
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Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and following PLU’s FERPA Policy Statement, all students must sign a release for faculty/staff to disclose any educational information other than direct observation in a letter of recommendation or reference request. The FERPA Reference-Recommendation Release from the School of Nursing should be completed and filed with the School of Nursing office when the Letter of Recommendation Request form is submitted. Faculty or staff may also
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 4, 2016)- For the first time in the event’s five-year history, TEDxTacoma will be hosted at Pacific Lutheran University on April 22. For the event’s host, Adam Utley, the new location signifies a homecoming of sorts, as the the improv performer and…
Grog Zoo. After I graduated from PLU, I felt a need to give back to the school that gave me so much. I made the conscious decision to start the Improv Theatre program at PLU (in 2007) and while doing so I ended up connecting with two of my three cohorts during their improv classes with me. So, while PLU wasn’t the direct inspiration, it had a hand in fusing the relationships for our thriving group. How did improv lead you to consulting and your work with The Yes Works? What drives my passion for
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generation of global business leaders. Open to students from all academic backgrounds, the MBA provides an opportunity for a diverse student body to exchange ideas, network and explore best practices in industries outside their own. Program Highlights: Format – The Program may be completed in 9-22 months. Classes are held in the afternoon and evening on campus. Perfect for working professionals. Applicants are welcome to enter in Summer, Fall or Spring. International Education – Our curriculum requires a
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