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-on experience (literally) with some of the native-winged creatures during her time at the Alliance. Read about her once-in-a-lifetime experience below! How did your internship experience come to be at Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance? BD: The founder of Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance posted an ad for the internship on ornithologyexcgange.com. This link was then sent to me by my PLU mentor Ben Sonnenberg ‘14, a former PLU research assistant. (PLU mentors are PLU alumni who have already made

Muslims, who are also apprehensive about potentially harsh restrictions. In a Gallup survey this month, 41% of Americans were satisfied with the current level of immigration, a higher percentage than at any time since Gallup began tracking the issue in 2001. Amid the contentious debate over the issue in the last year, the percentage of people wanting less immigration fell to just 36%. I want to assure you that PLU remains firmly committed to the well being of ALL of our students regardless of their

fruit warehouse. By 14, he was working nearly full time at the local grocery store.Despite the demanding hours, he managed to earn top marks in his class at Zillah High School. He was president three times over: junior class, math club, and Future Farmers of America. Despite the scholastic success, college wasn’t a consideration. While some of his friends were going, not one of his seven older siblings had gone to college. He figured maybe someday he’d manage the grocery store.  One chilly fall

for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations. If you are excited about tackling some of today’s significant social challenges and enjoy working with people, then social work may be the career for you!After her graduation this May, Marquez plans to take some time off from school before eventually attending graduate school to earn her Master’s degree in social work. “I want to have a year to celebrate my accomplishments. It’s kind

because I know that there’s a lot of people on campus who are also neurodiverse, and I’d like to let them have a place where they can go and talk. When and where do you meet?  Stuen first floor lounge, usually in the afternoons. The exact time changes based on the semester but this semester it’s been on Wednesdays at 6 once or twice a month. How can students get involved? Follow us on Instagram @plu_neurodiversityclub and join our discord (the link is in our Instagram bio). You can also email snc

, but once I got there that all just fell away,” says Van Vleet, reflecting on traveling amid the pandemic. Her professor, Antonios Finitsis, remembers having similar concerns at the start of the trip. “Everybody was a bit anxious about the Omicron variant. All of us were very nervous,” says Finitsis. “At the same time, it was also exciting to imagine ourselves in Greece.” For him, the return to J-term study away marks a reclaiming of important educational opportunities taken away by the pandemic

time so everyone could see it. So eventually, there will be a camera over the dissection tray broadcasting video onto a screen. There is still a lot of work to be done to ensure the improvements provide future health professionals with training and exposure to the practical use of connected health technologies in a team-based environment. You likely won’t benefit from all the future upgrades, but what are your thoughts on the plans to improve the facility and technology? You know, investing in the

, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate

, and I still sort of treat him as my mentor,” Fallin said of the man who shared wisdom on everything from design principles to relationship problems. “The things I learned in class I still employ every single day,” she said, adding “JP was always there to catch me.” Avila held Fallin to high standards, pushed her to work hard and to stick to her guns during her time at PLU. He encouraged her to study away in England and helped her secure an internship at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The

amazing because of the conference, but getting to spend time with other students in New York City is a memory I’ll fondly remember. Something as simple as journalism and our desire to learn brought hundreds of students together in one of the most amazing cities in the world. I traveled with a group of five PLU students who all brought back memories and gained a lot from the experience. PLU’s Center for Media Studies funded my trip, while PLU Student Media funded other students. None of us could be