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Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/04/02/lindsey-clark-plu-math-mathematics-stem-teacher/

English and political science classes, and those have given her new perspectives. “The GSRS major really gets you in everywhere and gets you to do everything.”Clark is also a recipient of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Known as the Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Teaching Program at PLU, the scholarship is awarded to students of different backgrounds in their senior and graduate years who want to teach STEM subjects. “There are six of us, two undergrads and four in the graduate program

Archives in Alumni, Internships, Career https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/topic/alumni-internships-career/

Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. He also knew… May 22, 2024 Alumni, Internships, Career

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/henri-coronado-volta-23-global-studies-uws-public-health-epidemiology/

and not limit your options. Explore the different paths available to you. Read Previous PLU grads reflect on commencement Read Next New partnership leads to new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences graduates 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 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community

Internship with the Portland Pickles: 8 questions with Simon Luedtke ’24 https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/internship-portland-pickles-simon-luedtkes/

want to go into the sports industry. Read Previous Internships: Breana Downs ’24 spends the summer with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Read Next YouTube Short: Only 1 hour to The Mountain 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 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June

Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/multi-talented-senior-and-composer-tj-wheeler-22-views-music-as-his-vocation/

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

Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/qa-with-sophia-barro-22-on-her-student-teaching-experience/

students hangs in the hallway outside her classroom Read Previous Student-athlete makes entrepreneurship look like a piece of cake Read Next International student finds home away from home 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 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal

Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/teranejah-lucas/

, Lucas says. “Seeing Miss Melannie Cunningham, PLU’s director of multicultural outreach and engagement, with natural hair, in a place of power, made me feel it’s not impossible to achieve greatness,” she says. “I don’t have to worry that my hair will hold me back.” Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number? Read Next What’s in our room? Take a tour of Tingelstad. LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science

Uncomfortable truths: Taking an Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies class https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/uncomfortable-truths-taking-an-introduction-to-holocaust-genocide-studies-class/

, evil place, but knowing that they could get involved,” Marcus says. Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: Is your campus safe? Read Next Study Away in Trinidad & Tobago 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 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching

Intern FAQs https://www.plu.edu/alumni-student-connections/internships/intern-faqs/

Common Internship QuestionsWhat are the benefits of an internship?Internships provide a variety of invaluable benefits, including: Gaining real-world experience and applying theoretical knowledge in a practical setting Developing essential skills and competencies in your chosen field Deepening your understanding of industry practices and trends Building a professional network of contacts and mentors Enhancing your resume with valuable work experience Gaining clarity and direction in your career

Third Rail Inquiry: Learning, In, Through, and For Community https://www.plu.edu/prism/inquiry-and-community-sites-of-discovery/

classroom. A history teacher created an outsider reading group that met in students’ homes, where we could discuss the essays of James Baldwin, considered too controversial for school curricula. I now understand why we never met on school property. Twenty years later, I joined a second micro-community, established by an English professor so that graduate students could discuss theoretical texts sidelined by traditionalist faculty. In both cases, powerful voices tried to keep discourse deemed