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Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone Posted by: shortea / April 21, 2023 Image: Image: Teranejah Lucas ’23 is a case worker at a behavioral health clinic, a full-time student, and will be beginning graduate school this fall. Her 6-year-old daughter, Alanna, is a talented dancer and wrestler. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 21, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Teranejah Lucas, 28, is

had to do on my own, especially in subjects I don’t usually spend a lot of time on as a computer science major, like physics and math. Being excited and open to learning has really helped me in this internship.How do you manage working as a full-time intern while also being a full-time student? Prioritizing my mental health has been very important to me. I try to take time away from work and school to wind down and do things I enjoy, like seeing friends or having time to myself in my room to watch

always being ready to learn new things. There has been a lot of learning I have had to do on my own, especially in subjects I don’t usually spend a lot of time on as a computer science major, like physics and math. Being excited and open to learning has really helped me in this internship.How do you manage working as a full-time intern while also being a full-time student? Prioritizing my mental health has been very important to me. I try to take time away from work and school to wind down and do

, communication, and applying a host of analytic methods as they ask questions, recognize complexities, and consider the ethical implications of stewarding and learning from data. Past partners who have donated and supported the competition include TicketMaster, Expedia, eHarmony, the microlending organization Kiva, and several organizations related to mental health and social justice.  In 2021, there wasn’t a single university in the Pacific Northwest hosting a DataFest competition. PLU hosted its first

holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Read Next Student-athletes Nasier Ford ’24, La’akea Ane ’24, and Jesse Canda ’24 utilize communication capstone to boost mental health awareness COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June

Housing Our Neighbors PLU grads explain the housing crisis from foundation to future Posted by: Logan Seelye / November 1, 2021 Image: Nicole Harmon ’03 (Photographed by Justin D. Knight) November 1, 2021 By Lora ShinnHousing is something many of us take for granted. Much more than just a place to sleep and a structure to shelter us from the elements, our homes provide the space we need to maintain a functional life. It’s where we manage our mental health, prepare for the coming school or work

the national tournament for the first time ever. This August in Beijing, she’ll serve the field hockey team as a sport psychology consultant and mental skills coach. “This has that extra-special emotional component to it,” she said. “I really feel it on a personal level.” Hacker is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of peak performance. At the Olympic level, there aren’t significant differences in the physical abilities of the athletes, she said. The difference is in an

students on my caseload. But I also have other kids I’m still checking in on.  How did the transition go to remote teaching and learning? There’s a lot to figure out, but the nature of teaching is that we land on our feet. We’re used to doing what we can in the best interest of our kids while ensuring they’re safe and focusing on their mental health.    We’re still trying to figure out how are we’re going deliver instruction and services. Access to technology or supplies is hard for some families, even

interested in the arts. It’s an opportunity for local youth to learn about the arts for free. In fact, breaking down those financial barriers is part of the mission of Harris and her co-camp directors. “There’s a lot of money that is required to participate in the musical scene, and it’s heartbreaking that a lot of kids are not able to participate in music as much as we all would like them to,” Harris, who grew up in Castle Rock, Washington, says. “Music is very important for our brain function, mental

law to connect students to legal clinics, resources, and consultation opportunities that may be of assistance to them as they navigate questions related to immigration status and implications. PLU continues to invest in additional training to ensure we have capacity to provide responsive mental health and health resources to our students who may be dealing with anxiety and uncertainty. Finally, PLU does not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment against members of its community based on