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license. Dreams of flying changed at PLU for Brad Tilden ’83, but a degree would set him on his way to being a captain of a flying industry. Never did Tilden, 48, think he would one day become CEO of Alaska Airlines. Tilden has worked for the Northwest icon for the last 18 years, holding a number of posts including chief financial officer, rising to the post of president in December 2008. Prior to joining Alaska in 1991, he spent eight years with the accounting firm Price Waterhouse at its offices in

November 12, 2012 A group of nine Computer Science and Computer Engineering students competed at an international computer programming competition Nov. 3. Team sets sights on next year By Jesse Major ’14 A group of nine Computer Science and Computer Engineering students competed at an international computer programming competition Nov. 3. First time competitor, Ben Landes ’14, described the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest as “sports for nerds

Making a Career Change? Consider These 6 Graduate Degrees Posted by: chaconac / October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021 Changing careers is normal. Though there’s no real statistic on how often people change careers in a lifetime, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics examined the number of jobs “young baby boomers” (individuals born between 1957 to 1964) held from age 18 to 52. The result? Younger baby boomers held an average of 12.3 jobs in that time span! While the research provided by the BLS

September 6, 2012 International Honors at PLU Kyle Schroeder lives in the International Honors wing of Hong International Hall. He says that IHON challenges him to think in a different manner. Four first-year students discuss PLU’s honors program By Steve Hansen Ask four first-year students from different backgrounds and hometowns – each with different major and career goals – about what they expect from their PLU education and you’re bound to get different answers. But on one subject, they

a stipend of $5000 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta. The research theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology is broadly interpreted with three core areas of research for students to choose from: Biological and geochemical transformations of chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environments.  This program is

Life Under Drones Symposium Posted by: halvormj / September 12, 2019 September 12, 2019 On September 18th and 19th, 2019, the Innovation Studies Program co-sponsored the Life Under Drones Symposium, which took place on the PLU campus and featured students, faculty, and an array of national experts on the subject. Life Under Drones was the first of its kind: a gathering of leaders in scholarly, military, artistic, and technology industries who worked to assess the influence of drones on

able to enjoy the outdoor experiences Schwartz enjoyed as a child—riding bikes and playing outside? For new PLU graduates, Schwartz suggests equal doses of patience and curiosity. As he found through his own journey, there may be twists and turns, but the ability to ask questions can enable seekers to keep the faith, in a multitude of ways. “Don’t assume that path you start on is one you end on, and always be ready to say yes even if it’s scary, or doesn’t work out.” To learn more about how you can

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

dinner one night at the sanctuary when he decided to ask the 79-year-old primatologist whether she liked parrots. The answer, of course, was yes. She had wanted one as a child after seeing Dr. Dolittle and its macaw, Polynesia. Around the campfire, Goodall told stories of the parrots’ intelligence, describing an African Grey Parrot in New York City with a vocabulary of 1,600 words—not far behind the average working vocabulary of most people. As for the fate of the 17 birds that finally—literally—flew

Shumaker grew up with five brothers and joined the Boy Scouts. Over the years, Shumaker’s dad, also his Scout leader, had instilled a strong sense of patriotism. So after the attacks of 9/11, like many from his generation, Shumaker responded immediately by enlisting in the military. Veterans Day Events U.S. Army veteran Steve Shumaker, now a junior at PLU, will conduct the opening coin toss at the PLU Military Football Game on Nov. 8 and will speak at PLU’s Veterans Day Celebration in Lagerquist