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allows.What did you learn about yourself through this process? I learned a lot about the process involved in writing a book and the business side of things. What you are doing now? At the moment, I’m teaching Spanish fulltime at University Prep in Seattle, working as an adjunct instructor at Seattle Central College, and serving as a Spanish tutor at North Seattle College. I’m also enrolled in a graduate certificate program in public administration at Seattle University. What goal is next on your list? The

utilize a free software package known as AstroImageJ, a professional astronomy program that I used extensively throughout this summer to compute data for my research,” said Kop. “The image on the monitor showcases an image we took of the Moon when we had free time.” Jessica Ordaz ’24 analyzes observations of globular clusters to estimate the minimum age of the universe. “This was definitely the opportunity of a lifetime for me,” reflected Jessica Ordaz. “Astronomy was a childhood obsession of mine

what I have learned in my religion minor as well. Barro leads an activity with students at Lakeview Hope Academy. College of Professional StudiesInterested in being a teacher?The education department offers a variety of programs leading to teacher or administrator certification as well as a variety of programs and professional development offerings for already certified individuals. Keep reading to learn more about the program. A mural based on the children’s book “Dreamers" made by Barro and her

-traditional student, so even a non-traditional student can still get the full college experience,” Lucas says.Social WorkLearn more about the Social Work program at PLUA Captivating Capstone Lucas has received high praise from PLU faculty for her capstone, “Resistance to the Roots of Colonization: Protected Crowns,” which focuses on the personal and political aspects of Black hair. “There’s still not a lot of research on Black hair,” Lucas says, referencing the historical lack of Black representation

additional years, subject to review of enrollment and grades received in lessons and ensemble. We welcome students of all majors to enrich their time at PLU by participating in the Music Department.Ready to Apply?Apply to PLU as a first year studentApply to PLU as a transfer studentApply for a Music Scholarship Read Previous Rhapsody in Zoom: Recap of Fall Master Classes Read Next Harpsichord Donated to PLU Music Program LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the

the next level in science and health science education at PLU so that we can best fulfill our mission.” If you would like to learn more about these projects and how you can support the success of the health sciences at PLU in service of others, please contact advancement@plu.edu. Read Previous PLU’s culturally sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic teacher Read Next Beautiful mutants: a PLU biology class harvests for the future LATEST POSTS Three students share how

July 7, 2008 Student, professor investigate untold story of WWII In the spring of 1942, 10,000 soldiers were sent to the Yukon. Their task: construct the 1,500-mile military road, the Alaska-Canada Highway, to be used to repel a possible invasion by the Japanese during World War II. Sitting in a lecture at the Yukon Archives, as part of a Canadian fellowship program two years ago, Assistant Professor of Communication Robert Wells had never heard such a road even existed. When the archive

project works as planned, Crosetto, Ellison and Schwiethale will be able to control a remote-control vehicle from any laptop, so long as it can receive a wireless Internet signal. David Wolff, chair of the Computer Science and Computer Engineering program, calls it “something like the Mars Rover – the principles are similar, but on a smaller scale.” Everyone else, students and Wolff included, call it ambitious. Such is the life of PLU seniors – the capstone project will be one of the most difficult

two-year grant through the Murdoch College Research Program for Life Sciences that covers work by the students and professor from June 2011 through May 2013. As part of the grant agreement, PLU supported sending the group this past summer to a meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists in Austin, Texas. At the ASPB meeting the students were able to present their research to Washington State University scientist Bryan Thines, who has done groundbreaking research in jasmonic acid signaling

said PLU’s program seemed just familiar enough, and more in-depth. “I applied, I got in and that’s why we’re still in Washington,” Sullivan said. “So much has come full circle: PLU sponsoring the house, me being here, the PLU community helping.” And that help is substantial. PLU committed to raising $10,000 and to offering at least 1,200 hours of service for the Habitat house this year. So far, Lutes from all walks of life—Sociology classes, faculty, alumni, the women’s basketball team and