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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

  • 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

  • in assets under management — is based in New York City and runs a Seattle office that recently expanded. “This is a very new program they are creating in BlackRock,” Samba said, adding that his team focuses on technology and business operations. He analyzes market data and resolves security-modeling issues critical to the investment-decision process. BlackRock approached PLU, along with other programs statewide, when it started a recent recruiting push. Samba was chosen as one of three candidates

  • friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history of the islands’ colonial past; exploring

  • secondary tutorial is otherwise similar to the primary tutorial: students research the week’s topic, write an essay, and discuss it with their tutor. What are suitable subjects for tutorials?IHON-Oxford students have completed tutorials in many different disciplines, from Physics to Biology to Forced Migration Studies to English Literature. However, the tutorial system is best suited to topics which involve research and writing: tutorials cannot replace PLU lab classes. Click here to see what kinds of

  • experience left them feeling prepared for the rest of their time at PLU and beyond. “The biggest takeaway for me is being able to apply what I’m learning in classes and put it into actual observation and fieldwork,” Higgins said. “We learned so much about the environment from scholars. It’s made me a more critical thinker and it’s exciting to understand the situation of whales and think of more thoughtful ways to solve problems.” Marsha Green, a professor at Albright College in Pennsylvania and the

  • largest asset manager with more than $6 trillion in assets under management — is based in New York City and runs a Seattle office that recently expanded. “This is a very new program they are creating in BlackRock,” Samba said, adding that his team focuses on technology and business operations. He analyzes market data and resolves security-modeling issues critical to the investment-decision process. BlackRock approached PLU, along with other programs statewide, when it started a recent recruiting push

  • with other alumni, staff, family and friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history

  • gamification. 11:45pm – Buggy Coders Cody Uehara (BS), Kieran Kim-Murphy (BS) Buggy Coders’ is a competitive racing platform designed to build and program 1/10th-scale race cars to drive autonomously. The car framework is based on the University of Pennsylvania’s F1Tenth design. Robot Operating System (ROS) is used to deploy our simulation tested racing algorithms to the hardware. Key objectives involve racing purely using sensor data, transitioning to creating maps to localize the vehicle, and finally

  • tentative paperwork deadlines for the next year: Fall 2017 – July 9th (subject to change depending on timing of site confirmations and notifications) J-term 2018 – November 5th Spring 2018 – December 3rd Thank you all for your timeliness and quick replies to my “urgent” emails to ensure I can get your clinical experience going! I appreciate your cooperation in this chaos that is clinical placement! Lisa Message from Graduate Studies/ Dr. Teri WooGraduate Nursing Programs It is a busy time of year for