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mom searching for appropriate children’s footwear for her son to owner of See Kai Run, a shoe company worthy of Nordstrom’s shelves. Learn about how she turned an unexpected idea into an endless supply of adorable shoes. In the making Angelo Mejia Meet Angelo Mejia ’17, an ROTC student who came to PLU intending to major in computer science. Instead, the graphic design major creates visuals with a pencil, camera, computer and more. Chris Haake Meet Chris Haake ’17, a transfer student studying

professional development workshops and close collaboration with professors. This summer was no different, as 31 students assisted faculty from the biology, chemistry, computer science, geosciences, mathematics and physics departments in a variety of research endeavors. Each year, the students present their findings from the 10-week program, and collect $4,500. Here is a collection of some of this year’s participants, who were selected through a competitive application process. Division of Natural SciencesA

to find it in working with high school students in their college search process. Graduated from: Pacific Lutheran University Major: Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations & Advertising Minor: Religion Graduate Degree: MEd in Higher Education, Central Washington University Hillary works with students from: Peninsula School District, Tacoma private schools, Bethel, Clover Park, Eatonville, Fife, Puyallup, Steilacoom, University Place, and Franklin Pierce school districts. She also works

and off campus.” Are you worried about the admission process? Melody was a first generation college student and knows that the journey to college can be one filled with mixed emotions – from excitement to anxiety – and lots of questions. She tries to make sure that the journey to college and the admission experience is as seamless as possible. Graduated from: University of Washington Major: Communication Graduate Degree: MEd in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of WashingtonEasy