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deposit to secure a spot in the class by May 1, they’ll receive a one-time $200 scholarship. We can’t emphasize enough the importance of filling out the FAFSA, however, we understand and share in the frustration, and we hope this post will offer you the resources necessary to make the process a bit smoother. Read Previous Hello from England! 🇬🇧 Read Next Winter adventures at PLU ❄️🏔️ LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your

students transition from college to careers. Shared experiences will create a supportive community space that will help students connect through study groups, social events and professional development opportunities. The research will measure students’ sense of belonging and the impact of program resources over time. Curricular engagement will include a transitions course, linked introductory courses and supplemental instruction. Students will learn skills such as resume writing, scientific

Arthur’s Stone, a Neolithic chambered tomb.“It was an amazing experience, and it really solidified my love for archeology,” Jakowchuk said. “I knew I liked archeology in the classroom, learning about the theory, the reading and writing. Then getting this hands-on experience gave me that same joy. It was just super exciting.” Because Jakowchuk was a sophomore when COVID hit, her initial plans to study abroad were canceled. But the PLUS Year, a tuition-free fifth year, allowed her to return to the U.K

costs, so teachers had to pay for very little—mainly registration and testing.  An astounding 52 teachers enrolled in the endorsement program, which took place in the spring and summer of 2020. Instructors attended class Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 12 PM—what would typically be in-school hours—and then taught children in the afternoons.  Employee Amanda Pettijohn, 33, enrolled in the ELL endorsement. She’s taught in public schools for 7 years, lives in Yakima, and was in her first year as

, and in doing so learning more about themselves as scientists and thinking about science as a career.” A polymer chemist by trade, Waldow is currently studying and developing solid polymer electrolytes for use in lithium ion batteries. This work could lead to substantial improvements in performance and safety in these batteries, which are commonly found in smartphones. Additionally, his contributions to grant writing have helped lead to necessary scientific equipment for PLU’s Chemistry Department

teams used when Katrina struck this city in 2005: the number of people rescued, bodies found, pets recovered or lost. “That was one of the things that really hit me,” said junior Anna Holzemer, who went to the Big Easy along with 14 other students and three staff members to help out residents who are still struggling to recover from the destruction of their world almost three years ago. “These homes looked like a normal block of any neighborhood, and then you’d see the writing, that showed two

. “As long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to do something to protect animals and work with them,” Whalen said. “I liked animal law, not only because of the great protection that the law and lawyers can give animals, but I like that sort of work. I like reading, I like writing, and I like problem-solving and dealing with places where animals or the environment face troubles, and finding protections for them.” Whalen is an environmental studies major and political science minor with plans to add

iconography on Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. in the gallery. She’ll discuss iconography as the “painting” of theology and explore its key artistic influences, figures and themes, as well as how icons are employed in Orthodox Christianity. Sievers’ work continues the centuries-old tradition of the Christian icon, a form with deep roots in the Byzantine and Orthodox Christian churches. Icons are the word of God in images, she explained. When “writing an icon,” iconographers must follow the canon of iconography

different perspectives as well.”Residential HallsLiving on campus is an experiencePLU provides quality on-campus living and learning environments that encourage and enhance participation and enjoyment of your college experience.The linked courses take First Year Experience Program Writing 101 classes and tailor them to relate closely to each specific RLC theme. Writing 101: Democratic Citizenship, for example, blends traditional academic writing elements with a focus on social issues — a perfect