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speaker I was surprised and happy. Thinking back to my own PLU commencement many years ago, I suspect that some of our graduates may not recall my remarks; but I hope they do remember the pride and respect we all feel for their outstanding accomplishments. Graduates, please join me in a standing ovation to your family and friends for all of the love and support they have provided to help you get here today. Now, I would like to take a few minutes to share my thoughts on how the PLU experience affected
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the many benefits of my years at PLU, certainly my times studying abroad stand out as some of the greatest. I spent my entire sophomore year studying German language and culture in Freiburg, Germany. It was during that year that I first encountered significant works of Western Art, both in Germany and across Europe. This was, of course, a profound and formative experience, and one that nudged me- shoved me?!- in the direction I now travel. I credit PLU and professor emeritus Rodney Swenson with
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volunteers focus on cultivating global citizens in addition to promoting scholarship,” said Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen. “I am proud that so many graduates of these esteemed institutions leverage their educations to make the world a better place. They bring critical skills to communities around the world and gain hands-on, life-changing experience along the way.” *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Giving Back Through Graphics Read Next Senior Profiles: Class of 2019 Is Making a
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, followed by a final jeopardy question. The trio of competitors from PLU excelled in the categories of metabolism, anatomy, behavior, and endocrinology. “This experience was one for the books. I used to compete on a knowledge bowl team in high school, so it was fun to compete again and represent the department of kinesiology,” said Pociernicki. “It brought me a lot closer to Brianna and Emily and created a stronger relationship between the three of us.”Interested in studying Kinesiology?Kinesiology is
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Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program @ PLU Posted by: nicolacs / February 10, 2017 February 10, 2017 Are you interested in conducting international service after graduation? Do you want to complete a program that will provide you with the skills to be a critically minded, prepared volunteer? Then you might consider enrolling in the Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program at PLU. This program combines coursework and hands-on experience to help you prepare for the Peace Corps, a program that sends
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: Doug Smith, PLU Chemistry 2015 Chemist, Interplastic Corporation – Minneapolis, MN Jesus Rosales Soto, PLU Chemistry 2015 Scientist, Lonza – Bend, OR Jacob McKenzie, PLU Chemistry 2018 Interned at Los Alamos National Lab – Los Alamos, NM Now in UO PhD program Kaylena (Brevick) Druckman, Chemistry 2012 Last at ACG Biologics Now on hiatus. Why It’s Special: In just over a year, you can gain: 9-months work experience (this year’s average annualized internship compensation is just over $60,000) A
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that couldn’t fit with earlier schedules, gain research and/or laboratory experience, learn a language, demonstrate a well-rounded and versatile course of study, develop transferable business skills such as finance, marketing and people management or explore options that might lead to a new professional or academic direction. With more than 400 courses in 50 subject areas taught by senior faculty across the University, students have the flexibility to choose options that sustain their intellectual
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-on-one. Please join us on November 17th by clicking here to register. Registration is free and open to all U.S. citizens with educational or work experience in STEM fields. We encourage you to think about serving your country while experiencing the world, engaging with different cultures, and doing meaningful, intellectually challenging, and interesting work. Visit careers.state.gov to learn more about our current vacancies. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer. Read
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career and professional training sessions on topics such as writing abstracts, résumé writing, cultivating interview skills, crafting an effective LinkedIn profile and more. During this 10 week program students will: Earn $20/hour and receive transportation and food stipends Gain real-world lab experience, such as enrolling patients in studies, pipetting, using lab equipment, analyzing data and learning research methodologies Attend career and professional training sessions Build mentor relationships
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water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment. Read the Host Businesses Project Descriptions very carefully to determine which project best suits your interests, skills and knowledge. Additionally, you will benefit from: Hands on experience in project development and management Collaboration with industry Mentorship by an WASI engineer or scientist Communicating science to interdisciplinary audiences Internship applications open March 13th and are due April 21st. Find
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