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.” What is a skill that you learned at PLU that has transferred to your “real world” work? “Though I’m certainly still in the academic world, the education I received at PLU has certainly given me a strong base for adjusting to such a diverse city and an intensive program. PLU’s emphasis on vocation allowed me to find my passion (theatre) and therefore gave me the drive to seek out a way to continue learning, while not being afraid to really strive to fulfill my vocation. As for the adjustment to the
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Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Undergraduate study in philosophy is fundamental in pursuing the most important questions regarding one’s understanding of themselves, others and the world in which they live. Hear from associate professor of philosophy Sergia Hay shares as she explains why now is a great time to study philosophy. Read Previous Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Read Next Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice
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January 1, 2010 Heroes by permanent marker In December 2009, PLU students, and co-founders of the Progress Club, Harold Leraas and Andrew McGuiness on behalf of the club accepted the 2009 Hero Award from the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. The co-founders of the PLU club said the efforts by the members of Progress have raised more than $13,000 for the children’s hospital’s Free Care Fund, which helps pay for care for uninsured children. Leraas and McGuinness took some time to
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provided at a reduced graduate-continuing education tuition rate of $500 per credit. The total tuition cost for the program is $16,000 with an estimate of $300-$400 for texts and program fees.Convenient ScheduleSummer courses are held in the evenings to accommodate interns who are working throughout the day. This allows for interns to observe and practice what they are learning in coursework and also collect summer hours for their time log. During the regular academic year, courses are held 1 to 2
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: B.A. in Elementary Education Hometown: Seattle, WA These days: Nagan teaches in the Clover Park School District in Lakewood, WA. Learn more // Go Back How did studying at PLU help prepare you to be an effective teacher? The Education professors at PLU hold you to a very high standard. They are constantly pushing you and challenging you—they want you to be the real thinkers and innovators that students need. The professors make sure your Education degree prepares you for the many challenges you
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all over the Northwest. This was the first time PLU has hosted a collegiate debate tournament since 2011. Angie Tinker ‘16 and Matt Aust ‘17 finished as finalists at the tournament. Mariah Collier ‘17 and Ryley Tucker ’19 took second place in the novice division, Skylar Larson ’19 and Barbara Millward ’19 finished as finalists in the novice round as well. The T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum hosted a Women’s Round Robin with eight teams of women from the debate community. Awards The T.O.H. Karl
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2014 ConvocationCreating a culture of sustainable and responsible citizenshipBy President Thomas W. Krise Sept. 8, 2014 We are delighted to welcome you all to the 2014 University Convocation! Whether you are a part of the entering class of 2018, a student joining us with some college experience already behind you, or an exchange student here for a more brief time…we are pleased to see you this morning. We are joined in this year’s class by 80 international students from Cambodia, China, Denmark
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year-round, October is a special time to reflect on the history of LGBTQIA+ movements, moments, and iconic figures. In this exhibit, the Center for DJS, in collaboration with the PLU Library, is choosing to uplift queer authors and their work from the past to the present. We chose these authors in particular to highlight their multifaceted identities and intersecting movement work — they show up across social and civil rights movements, mediums, and communities. We invite you to explore these
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. INTRODUCTION It is my honor and privilege this morning is to report to you for the 19th time on the “State of the University.” I have titled this report “A Year of Achievement — A Decade of Change” and my central thesis is that the university is strong and stable. We continue to perform with excellence and distinction in a time of real challenge and, I believe, we have the resolve and the resources to engage this new year, and the decade before us, with well-founded assurance and confidence. My exposition
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his PLU classroom experiences have helped him in his internship, too. “Many of the basic concepts that we learn in our undergraduate economics classes are used in the work that we do at Analysis Group. In many ways, my experience at AG has bridged the gap between theory and practice; we consistently apply economic concepts to real-world problems,” Dolan said. He encourages his fellow PLU students to seek out mentors of their own. “It may seem slightly intimidating at first, but it’s well worth it
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