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Uganda. One of the best experiences I have had thus far was exploring the market down the road from Makerere University. My first morning in Uganda, I wandered down the road with several other students to purchase fruit for breakfast. It was exciting figuring out the exchange and navigating through the different accents. I have never seen papayas the size of cats or tasted bananas so delicious. The people are probably the nicest in the world. I am falling in love with this country. Read Previous

, PLU afforded me unique learning experiences such as the Student Investment Fund and travel to Chicago to see commodities traded at Mercantile Exchange. While at PLU, I came to understand the importance of relationships and giving back, and playing basketball for PLU taught me how to compete. Q: When you spoke to business students at PLU a couple of years ago, you underscored the importance of internships in shaping your career direction. Tell us about your internship experiences during your time

Fulbrights). “I am in the throes of trying to get my husband to join me on a Fulbright the year we retire… wish me luck!” Lisosky says. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Read Previous Interactive debate on drone policy shifts audience opinions Read

Washington. In addition to this work, Williams will teach a course on assessment and evaluation at the University of Yucatan. “It means a lot personally to be recognized and to have the opportunity to do even more,“ Williams said. The Fulbright Program was founded in 1946 and is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and teaching in elementary and

herself being bold and taking chances to speak more directly. Led by Associate Professor of Education Jan Weiss, the Uukumwe Project is an exchange program with teachers who graduated from PLU and teachers from schools in the Khomas region of Namibia. It builds on a long-standing connection between PLU and Namibia that has its roots in the anti-apartheid efforts in the U.S. in the 80s and 90s. This summer, the original Uukumwe team of PLU alumnae returned to Namibia for two weeks—first to offer

movement.” McNeillie comes to PLU via a choreographic exchange. At the end of April, Brown will go to Central Washington University to share choreography with their students. “Ariella and I are very different choreographers in process and style,” McNeillie explained. “This is such a wonderful opportunity for both our programs to gain experience with various ways to approach the creative process.“ Tickets for Dance Continuum are $8 General Admission, $5 Senior Citizens and Alumni, $3 PLU Community

from cracking knuckles and necks, being late and not being aware of the people around you. “I noticed (well, really my husband noticed) that when I became annoyed or frustrated, I would place my hands on my hips and tap the heel of my foot on the floor,” McNeillie explained. “I then started to think about what types of things made me frustrated and annoyed and used these to create movement.” McNeillie comes to PLU via a choreographic exchange. At the end of April, Brown will go to Central

, pursuing two bachelors degrees: one in Anthropology and one in Classical Studies. Professor Bradford Andrews was Hunt’s Anthropology advisor; she credits him—and Ryan—with significantly influencing her career. She still admires them both, and admiration runs two ways, you know. “Katie was a pleasure to have as a student and more than a little inspirational,” Andrews said. “Hands down, she remains the best artifact illustrator I have mentored since arriving at PLU. It was gratifying to work with a

additional French language scholarship from the Fulbright program and the Swiss government. She leaves June 26 for nine weeks of language training, and begins her master’s program in the fall. Fulbright scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens to study overseas. The program, founded in 1946 to promote “international good will through the exchange of students,” operates in more than 140 countries. It provides funding for one academic year of study or an English teaching assistantship experience. Read

the German Academic Exchange Service—basically the German equivalent of a Fulbright. I worked for weeks on my study proposal and sent it to a handful of professors for feedback. Joanne gave me a harsh critique: It just wasn’t good enough. But instead of telling me I should give up, she had an hour-long conversation with me, and I completely rewrote my study proposal. It was frustrating, difficult and incredibly stressful, but I got it sent on time. I won’t get a decision for a few more months, but