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candidates will learn what data to capture and which data collection methods to use; how to analyze the data using advanced research methods and statistical modeling; how to formulate recommendations to advance business and organizational strategies; and how to communicate data-driven decisions with business and organizational leadership. Because ethical standards are an important aspect of the MSMA program, they are integrated into each course. Students will learn the standards for ethical marketing

journalism, and the goal would be to write about and advocate for conservation efforts. Aside from that, the experience I gained working on-site has given me countless new skills for traveling abroad and conducting research. I see myself using these skills in all aspects of my life, especially academically and in leadership roles like Outdoor Rec on campus.If you were to offer advice to other students considering internships, what valuable insights would you share?AS: This advice could be more creative

might be unable to participate in PLU’s study-away programs. The fact that PLU is able to engage in partnerships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation underscores the university’s leadership on global education issues, and is certainly the type of thing that NAFSA: Association of International Educators would have been looking for when considering universities for the Simon Award. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave the university the $1 million challenge grant to initiate the endowment fund

he sees economics as well as finance. Not to mention the leadership roles each student on the executive board has had to undertake. “It’s a great experience,” Swanson said. “You learn a lot about yourself.” FIND OUT MORE For those invested in joining the Mary Lund Davis Student Investment Fund check out one of their weekly meetings Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m. in Morken 124. All majors are welcome. Email sif@plu.edu for more information. Read Previous Student discovers sustainability, finds passion

decided to stay another year to see her projects through. “A lot of opportunities presented themselves after the second year,” said Baghirov. “By the time you’re able to learn the language, a lot of volunteers are leaving. I was really happy that I was able to transfer the skills and abilities to the host country’s nationals. Eventually they were able to take over on their own.” Among these projects was her “brain child,” a youth civic leadership academy in Ganja, based on the U.S. Civil Air Patrol

relationships within student organizations in order to strengthen teamwork and retain members.   “It’s a presentation on team building and leadership in different campus groups, but specifically in a student-media group,” Mooney said.  “So it’s different ways to build relationships in order to keep retention and different activities that build strong groups and teams.” Mooney says good teamwork is essential to producing quality content, and offers steps that groups can take to strengthen their organizations

preparing students for post-graduate service work, Wiley and the cohort see potential for growth. They hope to see a diverse applicant pool and establish an extensive support network and community for students on campus. “Our goal is to reach a broad swath of PLU’s population and build a more enriching and diverse experience for the group,” Wiley said. To attract more applicants, Wiley is committed to strengthening on-campus partnerships with faculty and student leadership. Through more exposure, Wiley

and two high schools, Yaden said — and one of the certificated Tacoma teachers is a coach in PLU’s program this year. Additionally, the Chinese language coach is a graduate of PLU’s STARTALK program. “There’s built-in leadership,” Yaden said. STARTALK is offered through PLU’s School of Education. The curriculum is designated for teaching so-called “critical languages,” non-Western European languages that are taught less frequently but are critical for federal government purposes, such as national