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innovation, we put them to work in these specific environments.” For Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19, a psychology major who’s considering opening her own practice after she’s done with school, Innovation Studies was a natural fit. “I’ve always been a very creative-minded person,” she said. “I think this gives me a very practical addition to my degree … no matter what I choose to do with my career, this is something that can help me.” The minor slipped seamlessly into her graduation path while also checking off

immigration law, domestic violence and other issues. The Sikh community is very family-oriented, she says. So, while she applied to out-of-state law schools, she plans to stay close to home. “My family has allowed me to be where I am today.” Read Previous Opening Doors: PLU Partnership with PNWU creates new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences graduates Read Next Communications and psychology double major Alex Reed ’23 explored film and storytelling at PLU LATEST POSTS Three students share how

college experience easier and memorable. Read Previous PLU professors and students dive deep into the psychology of the pandemic Read Next Charged Up 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 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care

with many great ensembles. If we continue to do these sort of exciting events, it can only help bring PLU music to a larger audience in our country and the world.” Read Previous PLU’€™s Visiting Writer Series Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Read Next Psychology Department’s Colloquium Series Brings Prominent Scholars to PLU 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

classroom setting. “We think it’s really important for students to use their hands, to work in teams in which they build things,” Halvorson said. “We don’t just talk about innovation, we put them to work in these specific environments.” For Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19, a psychology major who’s considering opening her own practice after she’s done with school, Innovation Studies was a natural fit. “I’ve always been a very creative-minded person,” she said. “I think this gives me a very practical addition to

experience that prioritizes one-on-one learning in a practitioner-focused environment. Participants will choose between two concentrations, Applied Sport Psychology and Applied Exercise Science, and every student will pair with a faculty advisor to complete an applied, evidence-based final project before graduation. “We just have incredible faculty right now that, quite honestly, are unmatched. I mean that sincerely,” said Dr. Colleen Hacker, a PLU Kinesiology professor and medal-winning Olympics mental

Tacoma Rescue Mission Executive Director and PLU alumnus Duke Paulson on adapting through the pandemic Posted by: Marcom Web Team / July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020 By Lora ShinnMarketing & Communications Guest WriterDuke Paulson ‘93 graduated from PLU in 1993 with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. While at PLU, he was on the swim and rowing teams, played soccer for a bit, and was heavily involved in Young Life. Today, he's executive director of Tacoma Rescue Mission where COVID-19 has