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still cultivate that global knowledge that the school emphasizes,” Greb added. Regardless of where they study, these types of experiences are invaluable to students, according to Acting Director of the Wang Center Tamara Williams. “Because we go there to study and not travel, because of the way we engage, we ultimately get to know people and places more than if it were just travel,” said Williams. “When we say global education, we don’t just mean beyond our borders.” Studying away helps students
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hasn’t. If it’s something that you really value, you never really lose it.” Now Joanne is on the Fulbright faculty review committee. She and three other professors read nearly 100 applications each year from faculty around the country looking for funding to do research in central Asia. Reading those applications helps Joanne help students working on Fulbright applications—she gets to see firsthand what works and what doesn’t. I recently applied for a scholarship for graduate school in Germany through
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says. He moved into his city role 19 years ago. He works solo and with others, and must remain open to new opinions and ideas. “In science, you question everything until you have definite answers. Science is always evolving,” Chontofalsky says. “So definite answers are only definite for now.” The values instilled at PLU have helped guide his path in the public sector. “I’m glad I went to PLU because not only is it a good school, but it has a good reputation,” Chontofalsky says. “There’s a real
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recent SNC meeting in the first floor Stuen lounge, I was greeted by a cheerful collective of students, as well as fidgets. There was a unique sense of empathy among members of the group, as they discussed school, life, challenges and triumphs. To learn more about the Student Neurodiversity Club, I interviewed the current SNC president, Ryan Browne. Ryan is a senior majoring in Communications at PLU.What does it mean to be neurodivergent? Just a difference in brain chemistry for the most part. We
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entered PLU as a first-generation student, which she said can feel overwhelming, the opportunity to connect one-on-one with faculty, along with PLU’s wider efforts to build inclusive communities, made a big difference. Now, Jakowchuk is looking ahead to another big move—this time for graduate school. This fall, she’ll be starting a master’s in archaeology at the University of Edinburgh, and though it’s a big move, Jakowchuk says she likes to get outside of her comfort zone. It’s what led her to move
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at least as much about seeking meaning and purpose in life.A New York native, Professor Parker first found his love for Classics as a freshman at Vassar College, studying ancient Greek and western philosophy for his undergraduate degree. This inspired him to enter graduate school in the subject. After defending his doctoral dissertation at the University of Chicago, he began teaching courses in Classics here at PLU and has been finding ways to incorporate his passion into his teaching while
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skills and career such as online training and professional development events. We encourage interns to take advantage of these resources and activities so that we can continue to serve our communities together with excellence. Our hope is that you answer the call to our mission-inspired work today and into the future! Please apply through the Handshake platform at: (1) Providence St. Joseph Health Remote Internship -Shared Services | Providence | Handshake (joinhandshake.com) Read Previous Virtual
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Summer Internship at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Posted by: nicolacs / March 4, 2022 March 4, 2022 This opportunity is available to a PLU student interested in cancer research and would provide a $6,000 fellowship from the John F. Gilbertson Foundation to work full-time for 10 weeks during the Summer of 2022 at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the lab of Dr. Mark Headley. Eligibility Requirements: 18 years of age or older PLU student enrolled full-time for 2021-2022 and
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a performer to a choreographer has been such an eye opening experience, and it brings me so much joy to see my work come to life. The PLU Dance program has given students so many opportunities to dance, create, step away from stress and have fun!” In addition to student choreographers, Dance 2018: Storytelling will also feature two guest artists. Darion Smith is this year’s guest program choreographer. Smith studied at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany and at the Bolshoi
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throughout this concert. Vianna is especially pleased to perform this composition in east Tacoma. He is a member of this community and is very glad to share his work with the region as well as gaining more opportunities to connect with other artists in the area. Invisible Garden: Four Pieces for Woodwind Quintet & Jazz Trio will be performed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 pm. Admission is free. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 140 E 56th St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Read Previous
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