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. They continue to fight each day, with his memory lingering in all they do — from online fundraisers for the Epilepsy Foundation to marches for equal rights. “We can keep Panayotis Alexandros Horton in our world by thinking and speaking our memories as long as we live,” his brother wrote. That’s how his family ensures their three-linked chain will never break, and — in Panago’s words — will carry on: “I am from a strong link of three,” Panago wrote in his “I Am” poem, in a PLU class. “From a chain
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critical thinking, but also builds confidence,” Mulder said. “It provides such a rich experience, both for the students and the organization.” The program sees a variety of students and student interests morph into diverse post-graduate careers. Some graduates are energized by the analytics process and become investigators who dig into that information. Others embrace focus groups, looking for what companies or organizations need to know. Some seek consulting gigs, becoming translators for the suite of
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track after switching out of biology, but I value the extra opportunities that a fifth year of college allowed me to explore. Alex Limoges ’12 is from Vancouver, Wash. Looking back, I don’t feel like I have left anything undone or been disappointed by my experience. I am just ready to move forward. What’s next? Immediately, I will be concerned with preparing for and passing the NCLEX examination for my RN certification while I hunt for jobs. I hope to find a job in a critical care new-grad position
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each writer’s work deepens and flourishes. The Rainier Writing Workshop has now produced a critical mass of graduates, many of whom have published books of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. These books were often the creative theses that the graduates completed in their final year in the program. For others, the creative thesis is a foundational iteration of work that will be developed into publication-worthy manuscripts. Students obtaining a master’s degree in marketing analytics get fantastic in
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campus. Her teaching and research interests include Spanish for heritage speakers, critical race and identity studies, and the relationship between literary study and political activism. Emily Davidson Kevin J. O’BrienKevin J. O’Brien is Associate Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities at Pacific Lutheran University. His teaching and research focus on Christian environmental ethics, the intersection of religion and the environment, and the intersection of environmental concerns with social
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innovation in their communities, with industry, and as part of the global ecosystem of change makers. Hear how one university is approaching this work. (45 minutes)Looking for more resources on social impact?SDG Index Understand key indicators and find nonprofit partners working to address critical aspects of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in each US state.Looking for careers in social impact innovation?Tech for Good Directory Get inspired by over 3,100 companies making an impact. PLU
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1997 Nobel Peace Prize for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, and author of I Will Not Be Broken. such as this that we all carry around with us, he noted recently. It’s a date, a time when life changes, and it’s up to us to decide how to respond to the event and make critical choices that will shape our future. One individual, White noted, “can make changes that have ripple effects around the world,” if there is enough determination behind that passion to make a change for the better
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. “You’re not only learning technical skills in the classroom, but you get all these opportunities to go out into the real world and get the kind of experience there that you’d otherwise only get as an intern or an employee.” The MSMA degree and client project are designed to make a critical difference on the resumes of MSMA graduates, explains program director Mari Peterson. “A graduate degree will translate to three to five years of work experience,” Peterson says. “The project allows our students to
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first time. The initiative’s goal is to create first-time electrical connections in at least 60 million homes. And while Carrato discusses the fundamental importance of the work being done, he is careful to note that these efforts take a robust partnership and local leadership.For Carrato, this work is all about building strategies and coalitions that deliver critical results. “Think about trying to grow your community or have a school system or health clinic without power,” he explains. “Energy
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Students of PLU and a Rieke Scholar. She was able to explore her passion for language learning and international experiences by studying in Trinidad and Tobago and interning in community social services for her 2024 J-term. After graduation, Beeson plans to apply for a Critical Language Scholarship and return to Indonesia, and apply for a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research in Taiwan. She’s also considering living in Taiwan to continue school or start post-grad employment. “I learned to be
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