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passionate and want to make the world better,” St. Clair said. The focus on passion makes these students stand out, St. Clair said. The opportunities are also practical. The focus isn’t on learning or research, St. Clair noted, though both often result. Instead, the focus is completing tangible work. “This is about getting people to go out and do something,” St. Clair said. That’s unusual for an undergraduate experience, she added. Typically, that type of work is done during graduate studies. Students

a Scandinavian image in the new library.” As a native Swede, she fit the bill. “There were two important interview questions,” Ringdahl recounted: “will you promise to stay blonde?” and “will you promise to use your accent?” Luckily, Ringdahl could do both. Her Swedish accent is still strong, but she divorced her husband when she realized “I liked my job better than I liked him.” Ringdahl was working at Pierce County’s bookmobile when PLU hired her. She received her undergraduate degree in

portion of code to the Rust language. How were you drawn to this sector? For me, software engineering is fun and it is something I am good at. I feel a lot of satisfaction from my projects and work. I started playing around with code back in seventh grade thanks to a friend who is also a PLU alumnus, Daniel Beal, and in high school found formal education in the topic. By the time I was searching for a university, I already knew I would major in computer science. A cool part of your story is that you

(NOLS) custom education department. In this role, I connect with outside organizations who seek to design a wilderness expedition as an experiential leadership training for their intact group. NOLS custom education clients include military service academies, top MBA programs, and fortune 500 companies, among others. My dream in this position is to bring the NOLS curriculum to collegiate and professional sport organizations because I truly believe in the power of team building and experiential

,” Tegels said. “Education and honest education is a crucial factor in that.” Read Previous Think faster, work harder, feel more deeply Read Next Student Musicians Charm European Audiences LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed

. Returning to the states with the beginning of Youtz’ exotic instruments collection, the two went their separate ways, and Youtz began his enrollment at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. It was there, he says, that “a kid taught me how to hop freight trains,” which kept him busy for a solid eight years. During the summers Youtz funded his education–which lasted a sprawling, indecisive six years–by working at the Seward Salmon Cannery in Seward, Alaska, where he eventually became the manager. Here

my senior project, called “The Evolution of Piano Pedagogy and Culture in China.” What are your other plans and hopes for the future? Besides using piano and Chinese proficiently in a career, I don’t have many plans. I always hope to love God and people better with whatever I’m doing, though. How did a PLU education prepare you for the real world? Was anyone here particularly influential in your life or career plans? There are so many wonderful people who influenced me at PLU. I had a fantastic

more. Laumb said it’s a contemporary circus with French-influenced flair in which everyone runs everything. She said it’s such an intimate setting that the performers, dressed in steampunk attire, serve attendees cotton candy. Laumb said her PLU education served her well while traveling with the circus. She used her communication degree more working with Flynn Creek than she had during any other points in her life. “That’s been a nice surprise,” she said. Nicole Laumb '11 (Photo courtesy of Clark

education she’s gained through the experience. “I think it’s also been immensely educational as far as my own self-esteem and ability to know who I am and what I’m capable of,” she said. Brewer will step down from the position once a permanent director is hired. While the job has proved valuable, Brewer said the position does not offer what she’s looking for in a full-time position. She prefers assistant positions, where she can help manage but also interact with the community on a personal level