Search

workforce.That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Backed by a partnership with Alumni & Student Connections and the Department of Economics, students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU econ graduate to gain insight into the vast array of possibilities. Those mentors will give advice, assist with networking and bridge the connection from PLU to real career opportunities using their skills. To Alumni & Student Connections, an essential part of student success is providing

of multicultural outreach and engagement who founded The People’s Gathering in 2017.This is the first time that The People’s Gathering will be facilitated by a group from outside PLU. Cunningham expects the Houston-based Center for Healing Racism will bring its proven strategy and curriculum that’s designed to get audiences talking. The 32-year-old Center describes its work as “programs designed to facilitate healing from our national disease of ignorance around racism.”“We want to give a

with the dancers to create the original movement material, I arranged that movement with specific staging choices to create a cohesive dance. I enjoy collaborating with the dancers in this way because I find that each dancer is able to shine when they create the movement themselves. They also tend to feel more connected to the theme of the dance if they helped to create the dance material,” Sarah Seder, Choreographer and Resident Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance. Sam Picart is featured as the

sort of fell to the wayside.” As a high school student, Akerman set about pursuing a career in another field she was passionate about: teaching. She enrolled here at Pacific Lutheran University and earned a bachelor’s in English literature and a master’s in education. That was when she discovered a way to combine her passions. “While I was working on my master’s here I started volunteering at the zoo, and that opened up a whole new world,” Akerman says. “I realized that they have education

SURF Pitt 2020 Posted by: alemanem / January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020 The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (SURF Pitt 2020).  Summer research opportunities are available for up to five female or minority undergraduate students majoring in chemistry who are expected to graduate in 2021.  Students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $386.00 per week for 10 weeks of summer research

Summer Research Program at Pitt Posted by: alemanem / January 31, 2020 January 31, 2020 The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (SURF Pitt 2020).  Summer research opportunities are available for up to five female or minority undergraduate students majoring in chemistry who are expected to graduate in 2021.  Students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $386.00 per week for 10 weeks

Keck Graduate Institute Posted by: nicolacs / May 3, 2022 May 3, 2022 The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a member of the Claremont Colleges near Los Angeles, CA.  They have a number of summer enrichment/professional development opportunities for students interested in exploring careers in the health sciences and biotech/pharma research.  The programs include Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Explore Health Professions, Exploring Biotech Industry, Exploring

crew team or joggers, there’s a place to eat for you, as well as a place to nosh if you want a late snack. Here’s a quick rundown- The Commons in The University Center is the main dining hall on campus. This is where you’ll come for your unlimited, all-you-care-to-eat meals, Sunday brunch and Sunday-Friday dinner. You will also find lots of great á la carte choices for lunch and this is the source for a hot, home-cooked breakfast. Garfield 208  is not all about coffee. There’s a full menu from

University staff member John Neary. Neary had participated in AM Public Lap swims in the PLU pool at least three days a week for about 30 years— most lifeguards knew him by name. Volk greeted Neary as he came in at approximately 8 a.m.; he did his normal routine of giving a little wave to the guards and opening a door to ward off stuffiness. “I didn’t wake up that day knowing something was going to happen,” Volk said. “Everything seemed normal—it was baffling.” But once in the pool, Neary stopped moving

, of course, full-time career placement. And it won’t be just for students. Alumni are encouraged to use these resources, especially those who have graduated in the past few years. There will be plenty of opportunities for them, as well. The site is also great for employers. According to Hughes, in the past, if a company had multiple offerings to post – say, an internship and a full-time position – they would often have to go to separate locations to post the announcement. Now, both students and