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October 13, 2008 Nurses tell of worldwide travels during panel They’ve traveled to the far corners of the globe: Liberia, Iraq, Vietnam and Colombia. They’ve seen desperate poverty, bombed out buildings, and quite frankly, incompetent medical care. However, the four nurses, all PLU alumni who returned to talk about their experiences for Homecoming on Friday afternoon, stressed that their stories don’t end there. Ed Hrivnak, ’96, Helen Holt ’97 (pictured above), Mary Barber ’02 and Mary Beth

, this exposure to research whets their appetite for more, and they find graduate work to be a fulfilling challenge.” “Just a couple of weeks ago, we brought back a panel of recent alumni currently in their first post-graduate employment in investment banking, consulting, government agency and health-sector jobs,” says Peterson. “All of them spoke highly of their Capstone experience and how helpful it had been in preparing them for and securing their first job.” Travis and Peterson say that PLU

being able to reflect on who I am as a person and what my core values are that drive who I am as a leader,” she says.Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Melanie Helle ’97 is the first of three Lutes we will be highlighting from Chief Leschi Schools. Previous Lute Powered series include Amazon,  MultiCare Health System, City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, and Educational Service District 113.About Chief Leschi

classmates. So, you see, global engagement at PLU means much more than studying abroad. PLU has inspired countless alumni to work and travel and engage with people around the globe in positive and uplifting ways. Not only does PLU cherish our diverse world – the world needs more PLU. Wild Hope The reflections we have shared and the ceremonies we have witnessed on this combined inauguration and convocation day have given all of you—but especially our new students—a glimpse into our institutional history

students who went to college and realized the transformational experience of higher education,” he says of himself and his brothers. “How it transforms, not just your thinking and how you look at the world, but how it can transform your quality of life as well because of the employment and the economic benefits that a college education can unlock.” Frechette has spent his career in higher education access and financial aid, serving previously at Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern

childhood and career interest since I was an elementary student, and engaging in undergraduate astronomy research kept me motivated and inspired throughout this entire summer,” reflected senior physics major Julian Kop. Two star systems, RR Lyrae and 68 Herculis, exhibit remarkable fluctuations in brightness, rendering them ideal subjects for telescope observation, especially during the summertime in Tacoma. Kop photographed the stars as they underwent their luminous transformations, and by analyzing

Amazon, and from Microsoft to Starbucks. Being able to think in new ways will go far in any profession, whether you are considering a career as a teacher, working for a non-profit agency, attending law school, or starting your own business. I encourage everyone to look into the Innovation Studies minor as a possible pair with your major. It seems like a great fit for History majors. But actually… it is hard to imagine a context in which creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship skills are not

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department and interacting with patients and physicians. I plan on studying for my MCAT over the winter and likely write it in April of next year. 5. Do you have any advice or insight for students aspiring to study biology? My advice is to build connections early and find a strong support group in college. Many of my close friends from PLU are STEM majors and have similar career aspirations. Friends with similar interests can refer relevant resources or opportunities or introduce you to people who can

limited in what you can participate in,” he said. “Because PLU is the way it is, we all got to do a little of everything. I got to understand the mechanics of theater,” he said. While at PLU, Hobson helped plan the Night of Musical Theater, and he participated in the opera program. He was also in the Choir of the West, and got the opportunity to do the technical side of theater, working on lighting and tech design for several shows. Once he made the major switch, his career progressed at a fast clip