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Some people build fences to keep people out… and other people build fences to keep people in. Posted by: Kate Williams / October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach Manager “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of mankind for hundreds of years. How, as individuals do we defy a

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

. It is the type of connection a lot of undergraduate students at larger universities would never get to make. The three worked closely together throughout the summer and into the school year. The research is dependent on the students being active in discovery, asking questions and working with their professor as actual peers. “PLU students are so driven that what they’re doing makes a difference in the lab,” Laurie-Berry said. “It’s an opportunity that’s a really special thing for undergraduates

. Adrian did a ton of coding early on to prepare and he got really good at them.” Caley was so impressed with Ronquillo’s work ethic that he decided to mirror the way he teaches his students to apply for jobs with how Ronquillo prepared.  “He did what he needed to do,” Caley said. “He knew he needed to apply for a lot of jobs. He knew he needed to do a bunch of leak code problems. He knew he needed to have a portfolio and a website. And he did all these things in his capstone.” Ronquillo also worked on

contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. In compelling and inspiring ways, each essay invites educators to the work of caring for students so that they can care for others, and appropriately troubles easy understandings of service, love, and the common good.   Preview essays in this issue with the individual links below: Teaching as an Expression of a Love Ethic Abbylynn Helgevold Keeping Close From a Distance: Pandemic Reflections of a Library Coordinator Carla Flengeris Preaching in

, and the Pierce County amateur radio system. Oakman and Benton have further hopes that PLU’s station could spark the formation of a new student club. There’s been interest in the past, and the club would expose students to world cultures and geographic locations, along with promoting “global goodwill,” Oakman said. “Students can acquire skills that are both rewarding on a personal level and also are generally rewarding for the community,” Oakman added. For more information about amateur radio

Year” by the Society of Professional Journalists of Western Washington. Now, Kari returns home to PLU as the Senior Editor for Content Development for Marketing and Communications where she uses her writing skills to lift up stories of her fellow Lutes. Plog with her press pass at Super Bowl XLVIII What is the most exciting part of returning to PLU? The most exciting part about returning is seeing how the campus has changed and, more importantly, how it hasn’t. The community is just as thoughtful

NSF-REU proposal at Georgia Southern University Posted by: nicolacs / November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021 The Georgia Southern REU Site “Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial Vehicles” has been funded, for a period of three years, by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense and is open for applications from interested students. The program will be an interdisciplinary research experience for freshman to senior engineering students in the areas of

WSEHA 2021 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Posted by: alemanem / April 9, 2021 April 9, 2021 The Washington State Environmental Health Association (WSEHA) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2021 Cind M. Treser Memorial Student Scholarship.  The scholarship fund will award up to $5,000 in one or more scholarship awards this year. The Cind M. Treser Scholarship program was instituted to provide recognition and a financial incentive for undergraduate students majoring in environmental health (or

COPE Health Scholars Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 11, 2021 November 11, 2021 The Health Scholar Program is a training program tailored to individuals interested in pursuing or seeking to advance their career in health care. Our program allows students to gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings as an integral part of the care delivery team. In their role, Scholars learn to provide basic patient care alongside nurses, physicians, and other