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to introduce physics through a variety of intriguing experiments, the event invites not only the PLU community but also students and families from local middle and high schools. There also will be an exploration table during intermission for more entertainment. “The demo show is designed to reach out to the public and to kids especially,” Hay said. “My department colleagues and I wish to show them that science is fun. For children, visibility of adult scientists gives them permission to pursue

provide military-affiliated personnel with the support and resources they need to succeed at PLU and beyond. Vision We envision a world where our military-affiliated graduates are key community leaders who inspire peaceful growth and stability the world over. Read Previous PLU signs partnership MoU with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center Read Next Wild Hope Center for Vocation awarded grant to establish new faculty/staff institute COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

an adjunct professor at Spelman College.PLU Dean of Social Sciences Michelle Ceynar, a co-organizer of the event, says that Mason’s talk will cover issues that PLU has been working to address. “Dr. Mason’s book, as well as her extensive experience in this area, will inform PLU and the wider community about what experts have learned to be the best practices for supporting and encouraging disadvantaged students throughout their academic careers so that they experience higher education as a place

Campus Concierge in the Anderson University Center or call 253-535-7411 to purchase with cash, credit, or debit. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event for cash only. Tickets are $8 General Admission, $5 Senior Citizen and Alumni, $3 PLU Community, any student ID, and 18 and under. Read Previous Dancers learn new moves under guest choreographers Read Next Musical genius hits PLU Theatre in Amadeus LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February

her, Reyes set her sights on her future. She decided to become a school social worker. Reyes was awarded an Act Six scholarship that enabled her to attend Pacific Lutheran University. Act Six is a scholarship program designed to equip young urban and community leaders to thrive academically while engaging with their college campuses and their communities at home. “The challenges April has faced have shaped her into someone who can easily relate to others in challenging situations,” said Laura

Cunningham, PLU’s coordinator of multicultural recruitment, want that percentage to grow as more multicultural students find out what PLU has to offer. “PLU has always seen itself as a part of, not apart from, the Parkland and Tacoma community,” Stumo said. “That means that the university seeks to reflect and serve the local area. As the region grows in richness and diversity, PLU makes the commitment to be a place that includes and serves students, faculty, and staff of color from our area. “The

trying to figure what in the world this teaching thing is all about, and Dr. Lisosky was sitting next to me, and said ‘I have an idea. We should create some sort of agency and students would do all the work, the writing and photography for clients in the community,’” Wells recounted. “And then she turned to me and said, ‘and you should run it.’” That was 10 years ago. Now, the student group has produced five Emmy-nominated documentaries (with one Emmy win), along with 32 other national and

wanted to major in chemistry! Second, pursue opportunities outside of PLU — PLU has awesome on-campus opportunities to build community and engage in professional development, like the Natural Sciences Undergraduate Summer Research Program and student employment opportunities. But it’s also great to gain experiences and build connections off-campus, too. Third, study away — For some degrees, it’s a lot harder to fit in a study-away semester. But if you can, I highly recommend it! PLU financial aid

. We asked three Lutes who have each managed to study away multiple times (one even squeezed in seven different programs!) to share about their own experiences.Acadia GrahamJunior (Class of 2020). Hometown: Anchorage, AK Global Studies major, Anthropology and dance minors, Peace Corps Prep program (Youth & Development Track) Involvement: Admission Intern, Global Ambassador for Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, Outdoor Recreation guide Number of times studying away: I’ve

told me at the beginning of the season that this is where I would end up, I would’ve just shaken my head,” said Forsyth. “To even get to nationals was a huge achievement for me, but then to go win the 100 and the 200 back-to-back? It feels so surreal. And the amount of support I’ve gotten from friends, family, and the entire Lute community has completely floored me. I’m proud to be a Lute, and I’m thrilled that I can represent PLU on that stage! I would be nowhere without that support, and I’ll be