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can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when you or your family might not understand the ins and outs of higher education. For those learning to navigate the language and culture of college, here are five things every current and incoming first-in-the-family student should know. And Gurjot Kang ’21 — a current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall — shares her perspective. 1. You’re not alone. Kang shares how to build

lot of Filipino culture is just music and dance and sharing that.” What started as singing karaoke at family parties and listening to her parents sing in church choir was soon complemented by instruction in trumpet and conducting. Though Delos Reyes initially wanted to go into conservation—“and be Steve Irwin,” she says, laughing—it was PLU alumnus and band director at Tacoma’s Meeker Middle School, Micah Haven ’09, who pointed out that Jessa had a natural inclination to lead. “Planting the seed

general admission, $10 senior citizen, alumni, and PLU community members, $5 for students. Tickets$15 General Admission, $10 Senior Citizen, Alumni, and PLU Community Members and $5 Students PurchaseĒriks EšenvaldsComposerThe Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds is one of the most sought-after choral composers working today, with a busy commission schedule and performances of his music heard on every continent. Read Previous A cross-culture band exchange teaches both student and teacher Read Next Army

and robotics company. Read Previous PLU student team finishes in the top five at international math modeling competition Read Next Annica Stiles ’25 explores Iceland’s wilderness and culture LATEST POSTS The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in

in the northwest United States, and the unique ways the sea has influenced their culture and identity. Reid prepared the following abstract for his lecture: “Twenty-five years ago, the Makah Nation successfully hunted a gray whale. This action drew the ire of animal rights activists who often rooted their criticism in racism and stereotypes of Indigenous authenticity. Drawing from the tribal nation’s historical and contemporary relationship with the sea, this talk will focus on Makah statements

new program—and a new way to teach—that includes eight wide-ranging blended or hybrid courses this fall that combine in-class and self-directed online learning: •    BUSA 302: Business Finance •    BUSA 308: Principles of Marketing •    COMA 360: Public Relations Writing •    ECON 111: Principles of Microeconomics: Global and Environmental •    ECON 322: Money and Banking •    EDUC 394: Technology & Teaching •    MUSI 120: Music and Culture •    PHED 100: Personalized Fitness program In addition