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PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plus-lathiena-nervo-discusses-her-work-and-being-named-one-of-the-1000-inspiring-black-scientists-in-america/

and I wanted to do experimentation, but I also wanted to focus on mentorship. I wanted to be a mentor, I wanted to increase underrepresented minority participation in science, and get those students loving science. And that was the spark that started that. I then worked for a couple of years for a NASA-funded program, where that was actually their focus—to increase the underrepresented group’s participation in science. I realized that I wanted to teach and conduct research at a primarily

PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/02/02/nervo-biology-interview/

, but I also wanted to focus on mentorship. I wanted to be a mentor, I wanted to increase underrepresented minority participation in science, and get those students loving science. And that was the spark that started that. I then worked for a couple of years for a NASA-funded program, where that was actually their focus—to increase the underrepresented group’s participation in science. I realized that I wanted to teach and conduct research at a primarily undergraduate institution. So I went into

Evaluate https://www.plu.edu/studyaway/evaluate/

are the physical environments like in your locations of interest? Do classes primarily utilize lectures, readings, independent research, etc? How are the assignments different? What housing options exist? Do you need to do your own cooking? Laundry? Is transportation available and accessible? Religious Diversity How tolerant is the host country of other religions? What about atheists and agnostics? Is it safe for you to wear religious symbols or clothing? How might your religious identity be

PLU’s Lasting Legacy Reception & Dinner 2019 https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-impact-of-your-gift/lastinglegacy-remarks2019/

you’re the president, especially if those numbers are tied to a shared vision. You may recall at this time last year I shared a vision focused primarily on investment in student success and highlighted plans for the center for student success, the revisioning of Alumni and Student Connections, working to expand signature programs and demonstrating care for our beloved campus. To highlight the impact of your continued investment in PLU let me share a few numbers worth celebrating: In the last year

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/henri-coronado-volta-23-global-studies-uws-public-health-epidemiology/

through classes and study away programs. Networking opens up many opportunities. While at Seattle Children’s, I was responsible for reaching out to find traumatic brain injury resources in Alaska for a study at Children’s. In the fall of 2022, I did preliminary literature review research and interview-question Spanish translation for a University of Washington palliative care and dementia issues project. As part of that project, I’m helping translate resources for brain injury recovery. I also

Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/qa-with-sophia-barro-22-on-her-student-teaching-experience/

grade, and I have had the privilege and the blessing to be able to observe teaching in the local Catholic schools. I have always said that I want my students to be critical thinkers and social justice leaders. I think it is really important to have diversity responsive literature in classrooms and I always tie in social justice components including identity, justice, diversity, and action in my teaching. I always said that no matter which school I end up working at, I would uphold that same

Capstone Talks 2008 https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/capstone-symposia/capstone-talks-2008/

Capstone Seminar A selection of the Ribes genus gooseberry/currant plants native to the Northwest were targeted to extract, isolate, and identify antimicrobial compounds based on ethnobotanical literature. Air-dried roots and stems of R. divaricatum, R. aureum, R. bracteosum, and R. Sanguineum were washed with refluxing petroleum ether and then extracted with methanol. Upon concentration in vacuo, the crude extracts were tested against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains of bacteria

Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-jewish-life-in-poland/schedule/

with Glenn Kurtz, Ph.D. from Stanford University in German Studies and Comparative Literature Dessert Reception – AUC, Regency LobbyThursday, October 27th9:00 a.m. Registration & Coffee – Anderson University Center, Regency Lobby 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – AUC, Regency RoomJewish Life in Poland: The Best of Times and the Worst of TimesSheryl Ochayon, Project Director, Echoes and Reflections, International School for Holocaust Studies, Yad Vashem Mania Cieśla will present On the fields of Grochow. The

Parkland Literacy Center https://www.plu.edu/liberal-studies/parkland-literacy-center/

literacy@plu.edu email address or speak directly with one of the Directors or Assistant Directors. StaffAssistant Director Lydia Downs lydia.downs@plu.edu Lydia is a fourth-year student at PLU. She graduated with double majors in Global Studies and Literature and is currently completing her Masters in Education. She is very passionate about education and has spent many summers as a camp counselor, swim instructor, and swim team coach. This is Lydia’s third year working with the PLC where she has worked

Junior Assessments https://www.plu.edu/music/current-students/junior-assessments/

a pedal concert F. BA/BMA Performance of one work (concerto, etude, sonata, through composed original literature). Performance quality must be at a level befitting a good public performance. Continued work on reading Bb treble clef. Student should be playing easy to moderate melodic material in treble clef. Usable range should consist of a high Bb concert and pedal Bb concert. TUBA BM A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces. Instrumental assessments and recitals