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recalled one moment during a phone conversation with her mother in which she threatened to quit. Her mom wasn’t having it. “She said, ‘You’re so close. You only have 400 miles to go. Hang up the phone and I’ll talk to you at your next stop,’” Ballinger said. “I would have definitely regretted not completing the trail. It was quite an accomplishment for sure.” Both Woodsmith and Ballinger — who studied business and political science, respectively — say PLU helped them prepare for their big adventures

stressing applications, particularly to business. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 115. Cannot be taken for credit if MATH 151 (or the equivalent) has been previously taken with a grade of C or higher. (4) MATH 140 : Precalculus - MR, NS Different types of functions, their properties and graphs, especially trigonometric functions. Algebraic skill, problem solving, and mathematical writing are emphasized. Prepares students for calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or equivalent high

PLU When you're ready, we're here. Apply now and fulfill your potential! Get Started Related Programs: Biology Business Chemistry Education Exercise & Sport Psychology Nursing Physics Pre-Health Sciences Psychology As a future physical therapist/occupational therapist, the PLU Kinesiology department has given me a great base foundation of my field. It has let me dip into all different aspects from biomechanics analysis, psychology and physiology that specifically focused on exercise. It has given

, particularly to business. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 115. Cannot be taken for credit if MATH 151 (or the equivalent) has been previously taken with a grade of C or higher. (4) MATH 140 : Precalculus - QR Different types of functions, their properties and graphs, especially trigonometric functions. Algebraic skill, problem solving, and mathematical writing are emphasized. Prepares students for calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 115 or equivalent high school material. (4) MATH 145

of academic program quality that continues to act as the foundation of PLU today. Likewise, the MBA of the School of Business as well as the department of Music became accredited. Rieke was named among the top five percent of effective college presidents in 1986 and was named Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit by King Olav V in 1989 for his efforts in strengthening international ties. The Science Center built in 1985 was named the William O. Rieke Science Center to honor the

girl, she grew up attending Husky football games with her family. The experiences inspired her. “I fell in love with the competition and the unique ability sports has to build community and to connect us with something larger than ourselves,” Cohen said. But she sees her work differently now. “The main driver for me is the ability to change and transform the lives of our students,” she said. “I believe we are in the people development business, and that we get this incredible privilege of using

the editor and founder of Humanosphere , an independent online news site based in Seattle and devoted to covering aid, development, global health, poverty and the humanitarian community. Before starting Humanosphere , which was first launched as an NPR experiment based at KPLU, Tom worked for decades as the science and medical reporter for the Seattle Post Intelligencer . A Seattle native, Tom also has produced a few local plays, about the news business, and once lived in his car. Previous Post

Baccalaureate program at Foss High School in Tacoma, plans to major in business administration at PLU and hopes to one day work for the FBI. “My top choice was PLU,” said Nagi-Mosa, a native of Yemen. “I came on a college tour with a friend, and I could see the diversity they have. I could see students like me walking around.” The Palmer program helped him — the first in his family to attend college — understand the college experience. He is also grateful for his Palmer mentor, Army Capt. Dan Zeller. Zeller

professional in your dealings with the clients we point to you. How do I know if a music major is right for me?The simplest answer is that a degree in music is right for you if you can’t see yourself doing anything else. If you really want to learn music on a high level, we’ll give you what you need. What can I do with a music degree?The same thing you do with any other degree. The main thing to remember is that you will have a degree from an accredited university, just like the business and science majors

building,” Anderson remembers. “In my experience, he did not know the word ‘no!’ — he was always willing to tackle the very next project, and to do it well!” As a PLU student, Chris was a member of the Wind Ensemble and majored in business administration with an emphasis in computer science. Away from campus, Chris was passionate about photography, woodworking, backpacking, skiing and cooking. He is remembered lovingly by his daughter and PLU staff member Sarah Daggett ‘07 ‘12 and his sons David