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every Saturday for three years. But the commitment of the students is even more impressive, Covington said. “At 15 years of age, they opt to spend the Saturdays for the next three years in the classroom,” he said. Graduates of Minds Matter have gone to colleges such as Yale, Brown and Harvard. And more and more are coming to PLU. Jimenez said college was just a dream before this program and the support she received from the Bensons. Now that she’s a graduate and has her visa, she plans to work

. Can you explain how your work at The Mast and elsewhere at PLU, along with your coursework, prepared you for your career? The Mast helped me learn how to jump into stories head first, as well as showed me how to learn from my mistakes. I believe that you learn more from your mistakes than your successes, and it is important to be gracious in your quest for accuracy. I also think that the well-connected bunch of professors and advisers at PLU helped me network in this area. MediaLab, meanwhile

discern their vocations in life. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and questioning, the preparation of citizens in service to the world and to its ongoing reform. Read Previous PLU students work to get out the vote, register students to boost civic engagement in local community Read Next Commencement 2016: Students will carry PLU’s mission into their post

). In addition to the Veterans Day Celebration, the annual PLU Military Appreciation Football Game is this Saturday, Nov. 5. Why are events like this important to service members? In the military we work hard and we train hard. It’s a very serious job and often times lives are at stake. You build a bond that’s as close as family. Some of the best times are when you get to play hard with that family. The PLU Military Appreciation Football Game is a perfect opportunity for that. × × Read Previous

into her home each day after a shift, hasn’t seen her children or grandchildren since volunteering despite living close by. She doesn’t want to take the risk. However, she doesn’t regret her choice, and would volunteer again in a heartbeat if offered the chance. “For me, it’s very rewarding,” Krogstad said of her work. “I was glad to finally get out and do something and feel like I’m helping in some way. I just want to do my job — and I want it to get better.” Read Previous PLU’s new Community

utilizing her PLUS year to graduate in 2024, she has every intention of staying here to continue to work and to support the local community.  Read Previous Newberry Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly to speak at Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture Read Next PLU announces new mathematics major, engineering minor 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

stigma that “all Filipinos are nurses,” and I did not want to fall into that stereotype, in all honesty. At Washington State University, I was initially pursuing pre-pharmacy with the intent to become a pharmacist. I left after one semester thinking that college was not for me. So, I enlisted in the Navy, and while still serving today as a hospital corpsman, working with outstanding Navy nurses, I realized that I have a strong affinity for nursing and absolutely love this line of work. Tell us more

affirmed my motivation to go after a chemistry Ph.D. It solidified my interest in chemistry research and gave me an insight into the day-to-day work-life balance of a chemist. Also, this program has provided me with opportunities to talk to graduate mentors and other professionals within this field. Allowing me to have more connections moving forward,” concluded Smith. Read Previous PLU music major Jack Burrows awarded first place at national singing competition Read Next Chris Holland ’24 balances

choirs have high motivation to be part of something excellent and are driven to learn and behave like professionals in the choral field.What are a couple of highlights from your time at PLU thus far? The PLU Christmas concert is a highlight of my time here. Last year, I was so impressed with the overall production of the event–the joint forces of the choirs and orchestra, the lights, the sound, and the hall decor. I have been in big musical productions before, and I know a lot of work goes into the

kid, I thought my pediatrician was the nicest person in the world and cared so much about me and my health. That is something I want to do, help out and do whatever I can to make sure that people are healthy.  Did anyone in your family influence this? My grandpa is a dentist and my mom is a dental hygienist. They work together. They showed me how to be professional and be someone who can take care of patients.  Is there a story that stands out?  It happens every six months. My little sister and I