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provides more than $2 million annually in scholarship support for students. Endowment scholarships and grants mirror the university’s commitment to student access, the recognition of scholarly achievement, and a commitment to global education. New scholarship programs: Global Scholar Grant Program PLU Achiever Opportunity Grants Global Study Opportunity Grants Continuing scholarship programs: Regents’ Scholarships President’s Scholarships Academic Merit Scholarships There are many ways to make an

experiences at PLU, Gradwohl mentions participating in the football program under Frosty Westering and making new friends as being among his warmest memories. “I made the best friends of my life, who I still talk to every day,” Gradwohl said. “The Godparents of my kids are my friends from PLU.” After PLU, Gradwohl married Andrea in 1995. They have three children: Max, 12, Sophie, 9, and Major, 6. Today, Gradwohl oversees Fantazimo’s day-to-day operations. He meets with schools, works on product

headed off to see their favorite animals, the elusive wolf and cougar. “I saw a lot of stuff I’ve never seen before,” Roper said of the trip. Northwest Trek was one of 25 “On the Road” trips to get first-years off-campus and acquainted with other new students, faculty, staff, and student leaders. Other activities included volunteering with Northwest Harvest, salsa dancing, spelunking at the Ape Caves, lava tubes near Mt. Saint Helens, and hiking at Mt. Rainier. Each was led by a different group of

trips had a huge impact on my leadership journey,”she says. The Toyota system focuses on a fast-paced work environment, but also one where leaders are expected to be open with their employees. And advice for newly-minted nurses? Prepare yourself for change, Tachibana says. In fact, embrace it. “You have to keep your mind open to what society needs and to learn new things,” she says. Looking back as to why she entered nursing, Tachibana, 56, says she actually started thinking about nursing as a

which the grant was awarded. “This is a really important step that the university is taking,” Dooley said. ”The fact that we got this grant really shows what this company sees in us and what we do for sustainability.” Through the Development Office Cooley and Dooley are working to bring this new project to the attention of young alumni in particular, who they believe would be especially interested in contributing. They are planning an email series and TelALute phonathon to reach out to potential

to spend the summer, said Page, who spent two-to-three days each week in the national park. “I never thought I’d have the opportunity to do research outside and kind of mix my love for recreation and being outside with a potential career.” Since coming to PLU, Page has found his passion being outdoors. He took a J-Term hiking course in New Zealand during January 2011 and hiked around the Patagonia Mountains with a friend during January 2012. He’s also an active guide for PLU’s Outdoor Recreation

Commissioner. Read Previous German-language Advent service Read Next KPLU names new general manager 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful

see that.” Read Previous PLU Sustainability Program is a Finalist in Nationwide Competition Read Next New Series of Hebrew Idol Premieres 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China

people make all the sacrifices worth it.” They both hope to use their degrees to continue helping people worldwide after graduating, and they both said they came back from Haiti with a renewed appreciation for the education they receive at PLU. “I gained a new perspective on the privileged life I live,” Gatterman said. The trip was organized through an organization called NEHLM, Nord Est Haiti Lutheran Mission. The nonprofit organization is co-sponsored by the students’ church, Lamb of God Lutheran

for all members of the psychology community,” says PLU Psychology Professor Jon Grahe. “For students, it provides a new perspective to view research, and it gives faculty the exposure to distinct perspectives and allows us to relate recent material into our courses.” University of Washington Psychology Professor Anthony G. Greenwald will be the next speaker in the series. He will present from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Nov. 14 in Xavier Hall, room 201. Greenwald, a prominent scholar in the field of