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PLU selected to host 2018 U.S. Senate debate Posted by: Todd / September 17, 2018 Image: Washington

Giving back to the community by filling empty bowls Posted by: Kate Williams / November 12, 2018 Ima

Professor Justin Eckstein wins Rohrer Research Award Posted by: Todd / December 14, 2018 December 14

T.O.H. Karl Invitational Debate Tournament Posted by: Reesa Nelson / January 27, 2020 January 27, 20

travelled to the frozen continent just this last December and January. This story appeared in Scene in 2011. A Day in the Life of PLU’s Antarctic Geologists By Claire Todd, assistant professor of geosciences and environmental studies “Mac Ops, Mac Ops, Mac Ops! This is India 1! 5! 6! How copy?” These are the words that woke me and PLU geosciences student Michael Vermeulen ’12 most mornings during our geologic expedition in Antarctica this winter. All field camps participating in the U.S. Antarctic

a credit analyst in the corporate banking department in Seattle. That incredibly rich summer internship changed my life, relating my classroom studies to the real world. I was given challenging work and real responsibility; I had to deal with deadlines and collaborate as a team member. Relationships developed there proved invaluable after graduation. “Pursue internships or other opportunities where you can experience how classroom work applies to the real world. And do it sooner rather than

, Melody Ferguson worked 40 hours a week to help pay her way through the University of Washington – 20 hours at the academic advising office, plus 20 hours off-campus in the Seattle Supersonics’ media relations office. Now, in her role as PLU associate dean of admission, she still feels the weight of her heartstrings when students from her old neighborhood receive the support they need to attend PLU.  “I’m passionate about working here because we value serving our regional community,” she says. “Of

biology and environmental studies. This summary wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the chemistry department, though; even before deciding to double-major last August, they have felt like family. What’s next? This coming fall I will be pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience at UC Davis, a school I chose because of my particular interest in autism spectrum disorders. With my research, I hope to increase our understanding of the underpinnings of this rapidly growing disorder and help develop improved

Coordinator and anthropology professor, credits the institution’s commitment to global studies and public service for its high numbers of recent Peace Corps volunteers. “It demonstrates how our students are interested in the Peace Corps and how deeply committed they are to service,” Wiley said. “While the ranking focuses on Peace Corps, it also suggests how in general so many of our students choose to pursue service after graduation in other organizations similar to Peace Corps and in a variety of kinds

U.S. have participated in the program. Over 35 students from our earlier classes have now been accepted into medical school and other clinical training programs. Many students just entering college have gone on to neuroscience, pre-med studies, medical school or PhD neuroscience programs. The application period will close on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Application is free. See the Program Overview NSSSP 2024 for more information. Please email nsssp@uw.edu with any questions you may have about the