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, which explains why Hacker was working with the team in California last fall, running them through team-building skills on the beach—from working together to keep a tennis ball from hitting the sand, to fun drills where two members protected a third from a fourth player trying to break apart their linked hands. This passion is something Hacker discovered a long time ago. She recalls learning the importance of playing with a smart head and with your emotions under control early on. “I am the youngest

for “the real world” to start learning about those industries, or how to generate content for their portfolios.Through the Center for Media Studies (CMS), launched last September and housed within PLU’s School of Arts and Communication, special-topics courses in film, television and creative media will be offered beginning in Fall 2015. The first new class, Creative Media-COMA 387, will be a 2-credit, full-semester course—open to any major—when registration opens April 13 for Fall classes. The

she loves — designing. This vocational success, she said, comes from learning the lesson of hard work from Avila and being pushed by her PLU family. “I know that if it wasn’t for JP, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He taught me that hard work pays off,” she said. “Being a small business owner and literally living my dream, I work hard every single day. I wouldn’t have gotten this far if it wasn’t for my family and PLU family.” Avila points out Fallin’s story is a lesson for any student

-Polelle hopes it touches students and affects their perception of that era. One of the most important things she wants to bring to the school’s Holocaust Studies is lectures from survivors. Griech-Polelle’s desire to study and teach about the Holocaust stems from her desire to use one of the greatest tragedies in history as a positive tool. She believes that learning and acknowledging are important elements of that process, as well as recognizing survivors and making sure their experiences are never

a member of this legacy.” Read Previous Grit City All-Access: PLU’s new TIES program to immerse students in the City of Destiny Read Next Scholars gather at PLU for International Transformative Learning Conference 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 world better than how they

Professor of History Gina Hames to write a research paper on genetically modified crops in India. Together, Westra and Hames compared scientific documents, articles and books on the subject of GMOs to craft a paper that argues the ineffectiveness of genetically modified seeds. Westra says working on this project helped sharpen her research skills. “This project has helped increase my academic confidence and taught me a new method of research,” Westra said. “It has also granted me the amazing learning

track in a heartbeat,” Wiersma said. “The appeal of visual media is about capturing and sharing human stories. I think the inclusion of a Film and Media Studies Concentration will help to craft the next generation of storytellers – right here at PLU.” Students interested in learning more about the new Film and Media Studies concentration in the Department of Communication are encouraged to contact their academic advisors. They also may contact Chair Amy Young at youngam@plu.edu or Associate

internship and job opportunities, learn about different industries, develop soft skills and increase their understanding of their own career goals.” Elli Pippin, PLU’s assistant director for career and experiential learning, said the program was developed to further build connection opportunities between students and alumni in their field of interest. “They can be as short as a few hours,” Pippin said. “It’s a great way to get them exposed to the workplace.”LuteLinkLinking the PLU community through

get a more holistic education here compared to other schools. How are you able to create time for both athletics and academics in your schedule?  Learning adequate time management skills was the number one thing that helped me find time for everything. While this meant early mornings and late nights, it helped me grow in my abilities to manage my priorities and get everything done. Do you see any connections between the work you do as a nursing major and your athletic involvement? Yes, I do see a

PLUPLU’s Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice of educational and career goals.What are some moments that stand out to you during your time at PLU? This year I started a radio show with a few friends for LASR called “Gaydio.” It has been a very fun experience though very outside of my comfort zone. On the show, we have had a lot of fun sharing stories with one another and learning new things. I appreciate PLU for allowing me to have a unique experience like this. ​​What feeling do you have