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Young‘s advertising and PR class offered Stafki new concepts, such as how to market and advertise her documentary. Stafki is currently an intern at the video production company Meraki Agency, where she’s engaged in various hands-on projects to improve her videography, photography, and business skills. Assignments have included brainstorming and shooting videos for Travel Tacoma. She also picked up on-campus work experience as a PLU Marketing & Communications student photographer. Sy Bean, PLU’s

little or no ambition and minimal work ethic. (I am a pastor and my wife is employed by our local police department) I’m not talking about the troubled and disenfranchised, I am referring to the rank and file young adults who lack motivation. I hope that this doesn’t come across wrong but we recognize that with very few and rare exceptions the players in your program are not placing all of their “eggs into the NFL basket” but are taking advantage of an opportunity to play the game that they love so

, free lunch, and the opportunity to hear from alumni who work for one of the Northwest’s most innovative companies. As Director of Innovation Studies here at PLU, I highly recommend that students take the opportunity to visit Amazon and expand what you know about the company. For one thing, you’ll get a chance to learn about the skills that employers most want from college graduates—a set of proficiencies that we place at the center of our Innovation Studies program. So how much do you know about

, spearheaded PLU’s first Caribbean Carnival celebration in February 2006, and received the Leaders of Distinction and Inspirational Woman awards. Read Previous Barr reflects on her PLU education, work overseas Read Next Grads charged to be global citizens 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 how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the

to make good money doing hard and dirty work. Like most Alaskan youth who endure nearly 24-hour dark and cold during the winter months, Zach spent most of his free time in a gymnasium. In small communities like Gambell and Naknek, basketball and wrestling are the sports of choice for kids. In fact, they are about the only sports available because they take place indoors. To be successful in both sports is considered unusual in the lower 48 states, but it is a fairly normal occurrence in Alaska

led to – well, who knows? That part of Henrichsen’s life hasn’t been written yet. There certainly is no shortage of opportunity ahead. For the time being, Henrichsen will continue to immerse herself in her masters program, while continuing to work on her French and German language skills, as well. To do that in Geneva invigorates her. “When I’m in a press conference [at the U.N.] I feel like the world is literally at my fingertips,” she said. “That kind of information is exhilarating. I find it is

wheat farm in Ritzville, Wash., but later in life helped J.W. manage – and after his death managed on her own – extensive holdings in agribusiness, commercial real estate, fine art and collectibles. As a girl she was simply dedicated to her home life, parents and school work, but later in life blossomed to become a sophisticated global traveler. She was always eager to share those experiences with students and others. She always lived modestly, but during her lifetime gave more than $10 million to

500-foot Chihuly Glass Bridge links the Museum of Glass with the Washington State History Museum and the nearby Tacoma Art Museum. Frank and Jill enjoy visiting the museum’s “Hot Shop,” where they can see glass artists at work. The Museum of Glass offers a unique look into glass-blowing with its “Hot Shop.” They also enjoy walking along the bridge, which was conceived by artist and Tacoma native Dale Chihuly. Jill and Frank love getting a bit too eat at Masa on 6th Ave. Masa (10.8 miles from

countries have for it really make it powerful, a way for people to communicate and work together: If you can’t speak the same language, you still understand the game. That’s really what drew me: the philosophical approach instead of the technical.” It’s worked for Croft, despite—or maybe because of—that one youthful speed bump. “I’m real proud of him,” PLU coach Yorke said. “Quitting helped him get his life in perspective, and he’s doing great things in the game.” Read Previous Pierce County’s Youngest

learned the wonders of what a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar can do in a steaming 8 oz. cup of Throat Coat. Choir of the West at one of their exchanges during the Southwest tour in January. (Photo courtesy of Kiana Norman-Slack '17) The tour wasn’t all work and no play. We had a few free afternoons and evenings, and with some pretty fun stuff planned. When we stopped in Vegas, we went to Treasure Island and caught the Cirque du Soleil show, “Mystère.” It was definitely a show to remember — vibrant