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Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Undergraduate study in philosophy is fundamental in pursuing the most important questions regarding one’s understanding of themselves, others and the world in which they live. Hear from associate professor of philosophy Sergia Hay shares as she explains why now is a great time to study philosophy. Read Previous Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Read Next Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice

Matthew Conover ’19 explains how PLU helped prepare him for a career in software engineering Posted by: vcraker / January 10, 2022 January 10, 2022 By Lisa Patterson '98PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer When Matthew Conover ’19 was a student at PLU, he recalls someone telling him there were two types of software engineers: the ones who chose to chase the money, and the ones who had no other choice. “I fall into the latter camp,” Conover said. “I sincerely believe that no matter what I

. That proved to be true. Parsons would graduate PLU with a degree in finance, taking a position at Weider Nutrition, the maker of sports drinks and nutrition bars. Health and fitness was one of his two passions (the other being gaming and software). Parsons worked his way up the ladder, rising to VP of marketing and product development. By any measure, a good gig. But after a while, it was time to follow his other passion. So he left his post and looked for a job in the gaming industry. Which raises

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violence in Washington schools. Anderson led a group of students, from local middle schools to colleges, to rally for the National School Walkout on the steps of the state Capitol building. Anderson’s family is familiar with education politics: her mother is a mental-health counselor in Lewis County schools, her father is a middle-school principal, and her younger sister is a freshman at Olympia High School. #WillWeBeNextLearn more about the awareness campaign centered on gun violence“It’s a family gig

first time. The initiative’s goal is to create first-time electrical connections in at least 60 million homes. And while Carrato discusses the fundamental importance of the work being done, he is careful to note that these efforts take a robust partnership and local leadership.For Carrato, this work is all about building strategies and coalitions that deliver critical results. “Think about trying to grow your community or have a school system or health clinic without power,” he explains. “Energy

are different from your own. I’m from a very rural place (my graduating class was 39 students), so coming to PLU in general and then going to downtown Tacoma for J-term on the Hill, which is even more urban, was a little bit of cultural shock for me. It was very similar to other study away experiences in that I went to a different community to able to learn from them and how to work with them. Every study away experience has had some kind of aspect of service to it, which I’ve really loved because

continues, it is now being paired with a refined understanding that an emphasis on international business isn’t just about understanding foreign markets and economies, but also about preparing students to thrive doing business domestically. “The rapid change of demographics in the United States will result in America becoming a minority-majority nation in the near future,” says Nargesi. “That’s why understanding and embracing different cultural mindsets, attitudes, and nuances is going to be critical

, our community, and my passion to fight against social injustices. The PLU Diversity Center became a “home away from home” for me and is where I felt I became a leader and learned more about my identity in the world. Studying abroad in Trinidad and Tobago gave me the opportunity to connect with others outside of the U.S. and to ultimately discover what it means to be a citizen of this world. Lastly, the PLU social work program allowed me the chance to grow in my skills and to feel confident in

the biggest adjustment though. He struggled to communicate and understand cultural differences. He asked himself that first day of class, “How am I going to make it?” Akuien has always found a way. He has made Tacoma and PLU home, but longs to open the door of the past in hopes for a bright future. He misses the mother he hasn’t seen for what seems like a lifetime ago. Akuien hasn’t seen her face to face in more than a decade. She is back in southern Sudan, with his sister. Being with them, in one