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Immersive experience in classrooms on the other side of the world teach PLU students how to learn on the fly, one of many skills they bring home with them.
authenticity.” That trust creates a learning lab where lessons go both ways — Namibian teachers mentor PLU students on classroom management while also drawing from the students’ experiences themselves. “It’s a reciprocal learning program for Namibians and U.S. students,” Weiss said. “The teachers in Namibia trust the preparation levels of PLU students.” ‘Learning on the fly’ Allison Rise graduated from PLU in 2012, and went on to earn a master’s degree at Seattle University. As a school psychologist who
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The PLU School of Business is a community of engaged faculty, staff & administrators who provide an excellent business education in a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal
the American Marketing Association, Society of Human Resource Management, and the financial and accounting honor society, Beta Alpha Psi. Our alumni network distinguishes the university. PLU business alumni are influential leaders in their fields. They offer experiential learning opportunities, internships, and personal connections with students. We could go on and on about how great the School of Business is, but we think the best way to learn more is to visit us! Regardless of your program
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PLU’s MSMR Candidates are doing great things! Following last semester’s project with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, MSMR Candidate, Jessica Wagner, was invited to be a panelist at the 2018 Traffic Safety Conference! Shelly Baldwin, Legislative Liaison and Media Relations Manager at the Washington Traffic Safety…
their research and marketing campaign ideas at the conclusion of fall semester’s Marketing Strategy and Management course. So impressed, Baldwin wanted to share their findings and continue the discussion statewide at the Traffic Safety Conference held in Kennewick, Washington this April. Wagner joined two other panelists, Jessie Knudsen and Brent Mason. Knudsen, Communications Consultant from the Department of Licensing, highlighted the DOL’s first digital campaign to target younger audiences with
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma. Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s…
Foundation, where he is responsible for facilitating business-driven strategy for IT solutions through the integration of Project Management and Organizational Change Management. He has previously worked at Enstar Group/Paladin Managed Care Services, the City of Tacoma and Russell Investments. He teaches Information Systems courses to undergraduate and MBA students at PLU.Can you share a very brief synopsis of what you talk will be about? Chavez: I’m going to talk about the 5 million undocumented Latino
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The PLU Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) is a cutting edge, STEM-designated program offering an innovative analytics degree, specialized in marketing.
(analytics, brand management, digital/social media, etc.). Those working in the industry who want the skill sets to advanced and executive positions can take online coursework with some evening mentoring sessions while remaining employed. Marketing isn’t required before entering the program (we’ll teach you!). In fact, anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution can enroll in this program.Download free ebookDownload free ebook: Building A Career in Data Driven
Graduate AdmissionPacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
TACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position May 24, smiles the biggest while talking to, and about, student athletes. “We feel like our students are students first,” said Cohen, who…
set the tone.” Cohen said she attended PLU with the goal to get where she is today. A day in the life includes meeting with donors, leading her management team and attending speaking engagements. But in a perfect world, Cohen said, she would spend her time working with the most important group of stakeholders — students. “If I could spend all day every day focusing on the student athlete directly, that would be the best day,” she said. And she’s got the chops for it. During the tour of Husky
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Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…
social issues, advocating for vulnerable populations, and implementing social service programs. However, as we’ll discuss below, you cannot get a social work license without an MSW. Without a license, you are limited in jobs you can pursue in social work. Some states offer credentialing at the BSW. This is not the same as licensure, but it does allow you to work in some aspects of social work, such as assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, non clinical supervision, and
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To catch Josh Wallace, you’ll have to call him — and he’ll probably be on the move when you do so. The busy MBA student is juggling school classes, his job as a marketing intern… and a starring role in The Fern Shakespeare Company’s “Othello,”…
— such as auditions — but not accounting, marketing and management theories. Many artists could learn more about marketing, he says: “As an actor, you need to know how to market yourself, especially in the digital age,” whether through Instagram or another form of social media. He’s learning more about marketing in his MBA program. With teammates, Wallace delves into case studies and learns about marketing tools. For the year-end project, his group is crafting a real-world marketing plan for a
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Pacific Lutheran University alumna Jessica Anderson ’07 is passionate about education, geosciences and technology, and has combined all three to become an award-winning educator.
of building relationships.” – Jessica Anderson ’07You’ve been lauded for your use of technology in the classroom, specifically regarding the blended learning model you use. How did you start down this particular path as an educator? I started with my physics students, creating lessons online on a learning management site and having them complete assignments within a window of time. This was great, because I knew students could take more ownership of their learning and self-manage their progress
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Sirine Fodstad spent nearly two decades traveling the world for work. But her story starts and ends in Norway, where she is a global human resources director for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.
“employee lifecycle,” encompassing personnel matters from the time a potential hire is thinking about joining the fund to the time that person leaves. She manages everything from recruiting, training and professional development to employee relations, recognition and facility management. Sirine Fodstad '97 speaks at PLU in March 2011, as part of the Executive Leadership Series. “This is an organization that’s growing really quickly because the funds have grown very quickly,” she said. “That means we’re
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