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the perpetrator, so I can at least be behind the scenes doing to the stats to help find that person,” Hoagland said. "A lot of the athletes get this label that you just play the sport. I have really made it my focus at PLU to get rid of that. I am truly committed to academics before sports."- Todd Hoagland Hoagland came into PLU with an interest in sociology and criminal justice. He started at PLU as a transfer student from Skagit Valley College. He was a longtime soccer player, who had committed

future holds for us in medicine, but I think it’s safe to say that we will always miss the great experience that we’ve had at PLU. McGuinness: I am in the process of applying to medical school right now. I have a passion for international public health, and hope to one day bring high quality healthcare to those most in need in our world. With strong aspirations to impact the global community, I wanted to be involved in Progress from the get go to make sure I can also give back to the community that

away,” Juliano said. Another focus of the task force was to start trainings and workshops for faculty and staff. One result was public posters tacked in office windows across campus, showing commitment to work with and support undocumented students. “Attendees to the trainings got to learn about terminology, things to do and not to do, hear the stories from the undocumented students themselves and how difficult things are,” said Tamara Williams, director of the Wang Center and professor of Hispanic

, research and other resources was challenging.    Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. The chronic disorder, which is characterized by unpredictable and unprovoked seizures, doesn’t frequently lead to death. Still, it can cause other health problems — and public perception and treatment of people with epilepsy often create bigger problems than the actual seizures. "I am from a strong link of three. From a chain that continues to grow

school in Public Health. I am currently waiting on training to become a state health insurance benefits adviser while also working as a CNA. I am excited about a career in culturally sensitive, community-based health initiatives. I love the idea of combining how the history of unique populations intertwines with modern approaches to providing the safest, most effective healthcare.” Halvorson: “I’ve really enjoyed working with you two. As administrator of the Benson fellowship program, I get to see

interest in plants made participating in habitat restoration projects at PLU a perfect fit. “The university sits on prairie land,” he explained, so going to pull weeds with a professor isn’t an unusual occurrence. “In my time at the greenhouse, I was able to do some propagation of some really unique plants,” he added, including Taxus brevifolia, an evergreen tree native to Washington state. “Bringing those native plants back adds to the landscape of the university,” he said. This year, he was able to

. While at PLU I majored in communications with an emphasis in public relations and advertising and a minor in Religion. At the Red Cross I also help to plan and coordinate fundraisers, promote events, and work as a liaison with media. Volunteering at our home church in Norway, I am coordinating a trip to Israel, and work with media. My education at PLU has been so helpful. It’s opened doors and helped me utilize my skill set in a new country. Read Previous A generous couple Read Next Hebrew Idol

another. They asked, and Schroeder said come up with a proposal – a bracket, how long games would go, how teams would be organized, outreach to other classes to find out interest – all the trappings of organizing a basketball tournament. “It’s cool to see them take ownership of their school that way,” Edwards said. “They are taking a leadership role they haven’t taken before.” The students made a proposal and presented their idea to Schroeder, who approved it. Needless to say, Edwards has a little

my junior year I went to Uruguay for the study away program. (6) The summer after my junior year I did a Public Policy International Affair fellowship in Pittsburgh, which wasn’t through PLU, but we were studying (I took four classes) and I was in a different location. We actually got to learn a lot about Pittsburgh because they brought in a lot of local political leaders, and I got to meet Bernie Sanders through that too. (7) And then this last J-Term, I returned to Uruguay for a research

public school environment. Rebecca enjoys an active performance schedule throughout the Puget Sound region. She can be regularly heard with ensembles such as Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Opera, Tacoma Opera, Northwest Sinfonietta, Seattle Modern Orchestra, and Bellingham Music Festival amongst many others. She is also joyfully involved in chamber music with various ensembles, including a recent premiere performance with the Trombone Collective in May 2016. Rebecca