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to continue his education, pursuing a masters of education, and eventually teaching high school English. While joining the military provided Huynh the opportunity to travel – he’s logged time in Kuwait and England – he decided to take advantage of PLU’s academics after learning about the Yellow Ribbon program and take advantage of its well respected teaching program. “I want to help people and give them the skills to help themselves,” said Huynh. Then there were also the clubs that played to his

own lives, and why U.S. policymakers should care about expanding access around the world. “The contest aligned exactly with the research I had been doing this summer in preparation for being an RA in Harstad (Hall), our women’s empowerment and gender-equity residence hall,” said Wood. “I decided to enter the contest with the idea that powerful themes can be widely spread through simple words and relatable stories. Women in the workforce, in higher education and in pursuit of their dreams can

different way to provide better patient education and better education in the community,” she said. McFadden put the research skills she honed at PLU to good use, writing her dissertation on variations in county-level toddler immunization rates, a topic she continues to explore at the Yale Institute of Global Health. She also assists the center’s director, Saad Omer, on projects that examine the impact of immunization policy changes on vaccination rates, vaccine hesitancy among health care workers in

lifelong learner, something highly valued by the staff and faculty at PLU, and he’s committed to always bettering himself and the program — and we could see that in his work at his previous institution.” “I have been fortunate to learn, grow, and lead across multiple NCAA Division III institutions in my career,” said Snyder. “My stops at Oberlin College and Illinois College have been incredibly valuable, as they have molded my education and understanding of Division III athletics and have prepared me

understanding of individuals and society.What is next, and why is conservation important to you? I grew up going to national parks, going hiking and spending time outside (which is what led me to environmental studies in the first place). I’ve learned a lot more about what conservation can mean in my time at PLU and how complicated the issues can be, but I still think it’s an incredibly important field, especially as the climate crisis worsens. I would be able to use a lot of my education — obviously

2016, they crafted a research paper examining those experiences, which are often marginalized at in higher education. It focused on how black students navigate the natural hair journeys on campuses in the Pacific Northwest. Taiwo and Hambrick jumped at the opportunity to write the paper after learning of a political science journal accepting submissions on the theme of #BlackGirlMagic, a movement created in 2013 by CaShawn Thompson to celebrate black women. Tolu Taiwo (left), outreach and

Rogers have earned Ph.Ds and are passionate about education and helping students on PLU’s campus and beyond. PLC accomplishes both at the same time. Currently four PLU students are serving as assistant directors at the center — learning as they assist younger students who, by the way, they do not refer to as “kids.”Want to change the world?Support Local Literacy!Volunteer an hour or two a week at the Parkland Literacy Center (right across from Perry G. Keithley Middle School.)“If they are looking at

the study of human movement. It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to successfully pursue graduate programming or entry level professions in the field. Read Previous Discipline Dash: Professor Ami Shah on Global Studies Read Next PLU Media Lab students win Emmy for

volunteers around the world to work in a variety of sectors including education, health, environment, agriculture, community economic development, and youth in development. Classes in chemistry fulfill several program requirements. The program is also useful for anyone considering conducting international or domestic service. More information is available here: https://www.plu.edu/peace-corps/ Want to learn more? Come to an information session! Information session: Friday, February 17; 10:30 – 11:00 a.m

program, convocations, and final reporting is mandatory. (The 2021 CNF REU Program reports are online at https://cnf.cornell.edu/education/reu/2021) A complete application includes: the online application, an unofficial transcript, a personal essay and resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. The online application deadline is Wednesday, February 9, 2022 (5:00 p.m. Pacific, 8:00 p.m. Eastern). Sincerely, Ms. Melanie-Claire Mallison CNF REU Program Coordinator 250 Duffield Hall CNF Ithaca NY 14853