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Internship with the Portland Pickles: 8 questions with Simon Luedtke ’24 Posted by: mhines / November 29, 2023 Image: Simon Luedtke ’24 spent the summer interning for the Portland Pickles, a collegiate wood-bat baseball team based out of Portland, OR. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) November 29, 2023 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing & Communications Simon Luedtke ’24 is a strategic communication major from Newberg, Oregon. His communication studies, combined with his part-time job with PLU Athletics

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 Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

normalize a “nontraditional timeline” and education at any age. “As we continue to explore, we figure out our goals, but even those change. If students don’t graduate from a traditional school setting, what alternatives and approaches can we offer?” Read Previous International Complexities: Mycal Ford ’12 discusses how he thinks about global policy Read Next Asking Historic Questions: Beth Griech-Polelle, PLU Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments