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counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a doctor. For Ash, this felt like the right fit. Ash Bechtel answers a question from a first-year student during the Welcome to PLU panel on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. “I’ve always been attracted to the sciences – especially those that have to do with the human body,” she says. Because Pacific Lutheran University expands learning beyond concentrations, Ash enrolled in biology classes

of his junior year, Gavidia’s career took another significant step forward when he joined Cannon as a full stack software engineer, working on an open source tool for managing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. Gavidia’s internships allowed him to establish mentors, something vital to his learning, and something he recommends to other students. At PLU, his mentors were Professor Jeff Caley, assistant professor of computer science, and Professor Justin Lytle, professor of chemistry.Why

political science major, so learning about the political process was helpful. Another thing that helped me a lot was doing the legislative internship for my capstone project during the spring semester of my junior year. Why was that such a big help? It’s just a really awesome program and definitely something that lent itself to my career. I learned about the legislative process. I learned how to read and interpret statutes — something I now do every day as a part of my job. I mean, seriously, you can

, let us also celebrate the unique bond we have shared with Norway for 125 years.  We honor our place and our heritage, our first inhabitants, our Norwegian founders and our globally engaged present, as well as Lutes from across the nation and around the world who have left their mark on PLU, as you – the Graduates of 2015 – have done as well.  Thank you for learning with us, for challenging us to think in new and different ways, and for your commitment to making the world a better place for all

.” Her mentor agreed. “In terms of my 25 years in academia, she’s in the top tier of student performance,” Grahe said. “I could see her at a Tier 1 research-focused school where she teaches maybe two classes a year, and the rest of the time does research. I could see her running a nursing ward as an administrator someday, or running a school where other people are learning how to be a teacher. She’s brilliant to start with. Wherever she goes, I think she’ll be successful.” Read Previous J-Term 2020

Stratton Gould Fund. © 2016 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.× Edvard Munch (1863-1944), On The Waves of Love, 1896. Lithograph, 123/16 × 16⅜ inches. Epstein Family Collection. Photo by Mark Gulezian. © 2016 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.× Read Previous PLU business, design and communication professors discuss the importance of “failure” Read Next PLU community members raise funds and awareness at Relay For Life COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for

site design that is optimized for mobile use, but an encouraging measure to note is the increase in unique page views of our first-year apply page, up 40% in one year. Referrals from outside web sites are up nearly 70%, and referrals of new users from social media are up over 200% year over year. Referrals of new users from email are up 150%, and that includes efforts by both Admissions and Advancement. The only measure that is down is our bounce rate, or the number of people who leave after only

.” Hall is committed to continuing cultural exchanges with other indigenous groups. Before beginning her work with the Samish, she worked with an indigenous population in Rwanda. “There’s power in bringing our voices together and learning about one another,” she said. That’s why canoe journey, in particular, is so important. “It’s incredible to see how big this event has grown,” Hall said. “Every year, there are more and more canoes that participate.” Read Previous Partnering with Parkland Read Next

room. Although each environment brings unique challenges and complexities, Knapp immensely enjoys teaching and learning from every student. The grade-schoolers enter the classroom bustling with excitement and energy each morning, which certainly wears off on Knapp.EducationLearn more about the Education program at PLU“The students always tell me, ‘You can also do it this way.’ They have that mindset that you can do things differently. The students come to school ready to learn and excited with a

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