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the world you can reach,” he said. Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service that allows operators to communicate with one another. The term “amateur” doesn’t reflect an operator’s skills. Rather, it indicates that amateur radio communications can’t be commercialized. Oakman now has a collection of shortwave radios, including one in his PLU office. He estimates there are three million amateur radio operators in the world, with more than 600,000 in the United States

the process, from camera angles and storyboarding the sequence of events to editing. Olsen estimates her team of four spent 125 hours total on a seven-and-a-half minute film. “I was nervous about the entire process,” Olsen said. “But when we actually started filming, it was just so much fun.” Olsen adds she was surprised to find the filmmaking assignment did enhance her language skills. Since all aspects of the process – storyboards, camera directions, the script – had to be completed in Norwegian

-time musician, you have to be tough and good to make it in the professional world, he said. But even if that’s not your final goal, Ronning encourages all students with an interest in music to pursue it at PLU. “When you build music skills, you build skills for life,” he said. “It teaches you to think faster, work harder, and to feel more deeply. And PLU is a great place to study music, whether you pursue it professionally or just pursue it passionately.” Ronning feels blessed he’s been able to do

communities in 76 host countries on projects related to agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth development. During Peace Corps service, college graduates make a difference in communities overseas. Volunteers return home as global citizens with cross-cultural, leadership, language, teaching and community development skills that position them for advanced education and professional opportunities in today’s global job market. Ninety percent of volunteer

& Resources house, taking stock of PLU’s assets and community needs. Those conversations then led to what is now Community Meals, a monthly community dinner hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church. These dinners are a result of a recognition that people were already doing good work at PLU and in the neighborhood and that those efforts could be tied together in service of others.“Lots of different groups had dovetailing skills and strengths, and we just put two and two together,” says Eva Frey, Dean of Students

court help you develop team and leadership skills? SM: The lessons I learned as a basketball player at PLU were invaluable. Balancing my studies with four years of practices, team meetings, travel and games was not easy. But the tension between these two priorities taught me how to manage time, deal with stress, set priorities, and balance a heavy load. As a basketball player, I learned how to compete. I experienced the benefits and the sacrifices that come with being a good teammate, and I learned

environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl

environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl

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environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl