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all the way back to elementary school, I was fascinated by the human body. Then I loved all my science courses in middle school and high school. By the time I got to college, pursuing a pre-med pathway felt like the best reflection of my interests. Plus, I’ve always really enjoyed helping people, so it seemed like a natural fit for me. Like many medical students, you earned a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) degree prior to enrolling in your doctoral program. What was that program like

, challenging and rewarding things they will do at the university. It will combine just about everything they have learned over their time at PLU – and then some. “Actually, a lot of the stuff we are encountering we never even learned in class,” said Ellison, a computer science and computer engineering major from Gig Harbor, Wash. That is no reflection of the classes Ellison took. Instead, it shows that the students are building upon their class lessons as they embark on their capstone. George Hauser

July 8, 2008 Life is about choices. What choices have you made? A few years ago, student body president Joel Zylstra addressed the incoming freshman class at Fall Convocation. His timeless reflection on the meaning of success captures the unique culture of Pacific Lutheran University and the life-changing experiences that students encounter here. I was a camp counselor a while back for 5 to 8 year-olds. One night, after lots of games and activities, we were talking before I tucked them in to

saying,” is one historian’s way of reporting what never occurred. How is it that history persists in individuals who have no claim upon them? Moreover (and more curiously) how is it that we feel it is good to know about this famous, if apocryphal, sentence?History will judge. . . How often history, to whose powers of calm reflection contemporaries blithely relegate the responsibility of deciding this or that question of momentous import, dissolves under close scrutiny into a confused welter of

, a passion that “really excites you, that taps into your passions and that…meets the world’s great need.” “We have all been summoned to excel,” he concluded. “It is that great vision for your life that is at the heart of  a PLU education. That is our dream today.” Read Previous Built on strength, ready for change Read Next Best Foot Forward 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

successful, and the entire adventure ran smoothly. Ryan’s positive attitude, even in stressful situations, is an amazing gift to our touring group and the whole University.   Ryan Marsh, music staff at PLU, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Read Previous Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith Read Next PLU’s Continuing Education launches TESOL Certification with $200 discount for PLU community members COMMENTS*Note: All comments are

Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016

beverages, health care, education and travel. SCG, which counts Walmart, Aldi, FedEx and Berkshire Hathaway among its clients, also found that 70% of respondents report spending as much as four hours every day on social media. Facebook is far and away the preferred platform for the respondents—no big surprise for a network increasingly referred to as “Mombook.” Three-quarters of respondents indicate that a cellphone is their primary connection tool. Nearly 100% of surveyed moms said a brand’s stated

Boston. After leaving Berklee, Knoop joined the world famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with which he was a member for 10 years. Knoop has performed with such greats as Ray Charles, Mel Torme, Buddy Rich and Bernadette Peters, to name a few. July 26 – Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra Rich Wetzel and his Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra bring an exciting and unique mix of big-band jazz and jazz-rock fusion. The all-star lineup features top performing jazz musicians from all over the Puget Sound

be added to our collection. One way to to grow as professionals is by learning from each other and engaging in pedagogical discussion, so I encourage you to join the conversation! If you are new to the Twittersphere, I suggest checking out this blog post from The Chronicle of Higher Ed’s ProfHacker for advice on using the social media tool. Even if you have been hesitant to use Twitter in the classroom, consider setting up a personal account to follow peers and leaders in your field of study. I