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up every morning and say, “I am a musician, and that is what gives me life.” As long as I am happy and my music makes others happy, that’s all I care about. Read Previous Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies Read Next Around the PNW: Rock climbing with PLU Outdoor Rec 🧗♂️ LATEST POSTS Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view
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time here. Why did you choose a reading endorsement for your degree? Everyone who studies education at PLU chooses an endorsement, either special education or reading. Growing up, I was a bookworm. I would sneak books to read late at night. That is why I chose the reading endorsement. I didn’t know what teaching literacy would encompass at all. I have been learning the stages of reading and language acquisition, learning to teach phonics, and learning to inspire interest in reading in kids. That’s
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learning that a NOLS course can offer such a client. My previous experience with NOLS and my studies in the PLU MSK program has put me in a great position to achieve this goal. Pro Tip: Learn more about kinesiology careers here!Impactful faculty memberDr. Colleen Hacker was my faculty advisor for my final applied project. The hands-on mentorship I received from her was the most valuable part of this program. To receive such thorough, consistent, and one-on-one feedback from Dr. Hacker, a leader in the
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me fill you in on a little something that I’ve learned over the past three years. PLU has what you need to be successful or to contribute to the social and moral fabric of this world. We have some of the best faculty members in the nation taking the time to make sure that you are well equipped to face the complex world we live in. We have one of the best international studies programs that allows students to see that there are 6.3 billion people in this world, most of whom are not on the Atkins
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good way to get students excited about chemistry. And that, as he sees it, is the ultimate goal. “It is one of the things I really liked about working in the lab, as opposed to being in a classroom,” said Uehling. “We would be looking at a reaction, seeing something new and we’d talk about it. I felt treated as a peer.” “Well, when we are looking at a new reaction, something neither of us has seen before,” Yakelis replied, “we are essentially peers.” Associate professor of biology Ann Auman studies
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collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new Chief
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graduated with a double major in sociology and communication (with a concentration on film and media studies). Their capstone focused on exclusionary rhetoric of indigenous peoples. Study communication at PLUThe game is changing. Modes of communication are rapidly evolving and emerging. A solid foundation of communication theory is crucial to adapt to constantly changing media. Developing marketable skills and knowledge domains are necessary to be a professional communicator.A Year of Growth The past
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Nicole Hargreaves ‘09 documents her move overseas on HGTV’s House Hunters International Posted by: bennetrr / October 20, 2020 October 20, 2020 By Rosemary BennettMarketing & CommunicationsNicole (Hughes) Hargreaves graduated from PLU in 2009 with a degree in communication and a minor in women’s and gender studies. Originally from Kirkland, Wash., she went on to begin her career here in the Pacific Northwest. However, after her husband Paul was struck with a sudden illness they decided to
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and fun ways to engage as alums,” Deal said, adding that the program is a great way to open doors for students and champion for PLU. “I encourage others to do it and connect.” Deal serves on the PLU Board of Regents. He graduated from PLU with a double major in economics and global studies in 1987 and went on to earn a graduate degree at Harvard University. Today, he is a managing principal at Analysis Group’s office in Menlo Park, California. Through the mentorship, he not only encouraged Dolan
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still remember it like it was yesterday. In my second year as a PLU student, I got to be a New Student Orientation Guide. By that time, I had so much passion for PLU, and it was amazing to share that with new students and be part of their PLU journey. It is one of my fondest memories from my time here. Why did you choose a reading endorsement for your degree? Everyone who studies education at PLU chooses an endorsement, either special education or reading. Growing up, I was a bookworm. I would
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