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accelerated coursework (including foundational theory, and team-based applied laboratory work, click on the links in the table below for syllabi) and professional development (leadership, project management, interview skills, team integration) coupled with a 9-month paid internship in industry or national laboratory (2021 average annualized compensation was $75,000, with all students landing internships). The internships placements can be anywhere in the world, although we currently focusing on US-based

. culture and society. “I decided to apply for an English teaching assistantship to learn more about teaching, to gain experience in the education field and to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students,” Buley said. In his free time in Venezuela, he hopes to pursue work with a community-based organization that provides educational opportunities to low-income communities. “Within my formal Fulbright assignment and in my volunteer pursuit I look forward to continuing to refine my leadership skills

. Page spent two January terms abroad, the first in New Zealand for a hiking and trekking P.E. course, and the second in the Patagonian Mountains of Southern Chile through the National Outdoor Leadership School for a Mountaineering course focusing on outdoor leadership, technical climbing skills and environmental education. “We spent six weeks in the backcountry of Patagonia learning to be self-sufficient and flourish under the banner of non-human-dominated mountainous environments,” said Page. “It

great partner with us. We have between 55 and 60 men that are sleeping there every night, right now.  What have you learned during the pandemic?  It’s been an enormous opportunity to learn and grow. It’s been a huge leadership opportunity to communicate with everyone who is scared: guests coming here, volunteers, and the greater community. We had to communicate well with newspapers and TV stations about our COVID-positive person that was identified and stayed at the mission. It hit the front page of

world.”Early on, Mosa struggled at Foss High School in Tacoma and didn’t think college would be an option for him, so he set his sights on applying to be a seaman with the coast guard. Even with this plan, Mosa applied for college scholarships, at the encouragement of his high school counselors. Days before he enlisted into the Marines, Mosa learned he was the recipient of an Act Six Scholarship, a leadership program that connects local students with faith- and social justice-based colleges to equip

-based medical school. The college was created to expand medical education and health care access in communities across the state. The college offers degree and certificate programs in medicine, nutrition and exercise physiology, speech and hearing sciences, health administration and leadership, and medical ethics. Additionally, WSU has three graduate medical education residency programs — internal medicine, pediatric medicine, and family medicine. In addition, the college is home to groundbreaking

, learning and service opportunities connected to Campus Ministry, a vibrant student-led University Congregation, and strong congregation partners in our surrounding community. This is exactly the project we’ve been tending to this year in rebuilding and re-visioning Campus Ministry under the invaluable leadership of Interim Pastor John Rosenberg. I think it’s fair to say that we see the connection and it IS a priority.PLU embraces spiritual diversity, seeks inclusive long-term pastorFirst-year ASPLU

Act Six scholar finds “automatic community” at PLU Posted by: vcraker / January 5, 2021 January 5, 2021 As a first-generation college student, Georjina Soliai ’23 of Lakewood, Washington wasn’t certain how she would be able to afford college. While going through the college admissions process she learned about the Act Six Scholarship. Act Six is a leadership program that connects local community affiliates with faith- and social justice-based colleges to equip emerging urban and community

practicing in rural areas. This brand new partnership opens up six reserved spots each year for PLU graduates interested in pursuing PNWU’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. This collaboration is all about their shared commitment to service, leadership, and caring for the community. The MAMS program is a year-long program that helps students build essential skills and explore various health career options. It’s perfect for those who plan to apply to medical school or other healthcare

change course” to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world. Read Previous 2012 Northwest Horn Symposium Read Next Stolen treasures, stolen lives – the story of the plunder of art in Europe during WWII 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