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cohort of PLU’s first doctorate program. May’s culminating research focused on the statewide opioid epidemic. She will serve active duty in the Air Force, stationed in Illinois. “Oh no, we’re losing you?” Murray said upon hearing the news. Below are some photographs from Sen. Patty Murray’s campus tour. Read Previous Eagle vs. fox: Lute snaps breathtaking viral photos Read Next Teach 253: PLU partnership with Tacoma Public Schools supports aspiring teachers COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated

technology has allowed Bannon the opportunity to make a difference. “I want to leave the world better than I found it,” Bannon said. “I have a sense of wanting to give back.” A native of a small farming community outside of Bellingham, Wash., Bannon grew up in a farmhouse, attending the public school system. Active in sports as a child, most notably swimming, Bannon wound up at PLU on the swim team. Drama was another hobby of his, a talent that even landed him a commercial with Hilary Swank. Bannon

wanted a career that would allow her to advocate for the animals.  Whalen has been very active at PLU, finding opportunities to learn more about the justice system. She recently served as the president of Scales of Justitia. Whalen and club members hosted a couple of events, including a virtual law school panel with representatives from the University of Oregon, University of Washington, Lewis & Clark College, Willamette University, Gonzaga University and Seattle University. Department of Political

is an important distinction because while students are away from the PLU campus we are required to be active and engaged in the communities that surround us in the world. As stewards of the world, armed with new knowledge about people, places and cultures, that information that we learn is brought in to the classroom as a great tool for discussion and collaborative learning. Taking classes in the liberal arts is a gift—we are required to expand our interdisciplinary knowledge. No PLU graduate

Welcome to Ordal Hall! If you're looking for a vibrant community where learning goes beyond the classroom, Ordal is the place to be! Posted by: mhines / April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024 Learning Communities at Ordal One of the highlights of living in Ordal is the opportunity to be part of the Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) Communities. These communities are more than just places to live – they’re hubs of connection, growth, and support. Here is a glimpse into each of the DJS

November 29, 2011 Really Cool Internships Learning at PLU means much more than class participation alone. It also means venturing outside the classroom and actively engaging in the world – we believe there’s no better way to prepare yourself for success – no matter where your passion takes you. Meet five students who have recently taken part in internships while at PLU – and see why they believe it is a great way to build a resume, develop contacts and hone the career skills they need. Annika

separate times – two spring semesters and a J-term. As a double major in political science and global studies with a concentration in international relations, Bolton felt that he wanted to dive in and start learning as much as he could about the world abroad. He even did an independent research project at Oxford.“There’s a region there that they made a pedestrian-only zone,” says Bolton. “My research project was about the public’s reaction to that, and if that significantly affected their view of their

area leaders in science and business who will discuss how they have been involved in finding and delivering solutions – from active on-site intervention and benchmark research to the formulation of public policy. This is the third in a series of symposia sponsored by the Wang Center and PLU. It follows “China: Bridges for a New Century,” in 2003, and “Pathways to Peace: Norway’s Approach to Democracy and Development,” in 2005. For more information contact wangcntr@plu.edu or call 253-535-7577

Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He is a senior advisor to the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York and co-director of AIDS-Free World. Symposium presentations and seminars moved to campus following his opening address. Representatives of NGOs and area leaders in science and business discussed their involvement in finding and delivering solutions – from active on-site intervention to benchmark research and the formulation of public

-editor and editor-in-chief, and she was an active member of the student chapter of SPJ. During her junior year, while serving as editor-in-chief, PLU’s administration asked the Mast to remove an advertisement for a local pub due to its promotion of alcohol. A strong advocate of the First Amendment, Coats claimed the move was censorship. What resulted was a yearlong struggle between the two sides, with media students and SPJ members staging protests, editorializing their concerns and submitting