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Mentorship Leads to Job at Nike Posted by: vcraker / December 4, 2020 December 4, 2020 Imagine your phone starts buzzing at 10:30 p.m. When you turn it over to see who could possibly be calling this late you see that it’s your professor and mentor trying to Facetime you —for a job opportunity.That’s what happened to PLU Alumna Andrea Adams ‘15 about five years ago. While she initially was confused to be getting the call, it turned out to be one of the most important calls of her life. Bradd

2022 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 22, 2021 November 22, 2021 The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status. About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior

PITT SURF REU Posted by: nicolacs / December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023 Are you an undergraduate interested in research in chemistry or chemical biology? If so, please consider joining us in summer 2024 for an exciting research experience at the University of Pittsburgh! In this NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, you will join a cutting-edge research project in which you will do things like: Develop a new chemical reaction, possibly informed by machine learning

by Mare Blocker a visiting instructor who teaches the Art of the Book classes. “We chose to invite Mare to jury the show because of her professional experience as an artist, which includes  activity and exhibitions throughout Seattle and the Northwest, and as far away as the Center for Book Arts in New York,” Heather Mathews, gallery coordinator, said. “It was, especially, Mare‘s work as an educator, most recently at Whitman College, which made her an excellent choice as a juror. With a decade of

December 1, 2012 Joey Glahn ’12: ‘You can never have enough chicken.’ Glahn makes a pit stop between his classes and work for lunch in the Anderson University Center. As a member of ROTC, Glahn has lived on campus and enjoyed the benefits of having a meal plan since coming to PLU. He said it saves him time and money–both of which a college student can’t spare, especially when he’s working 12-hour shifts at Madigan Army Medical Center as part of his capstone. Major: nursing Hometown: Federal Way

December 1, 2012 Staci Ferrin ’13: ‘A microwave is a girl’s best friend – in college at least.’ Between her classes, working at Facilities Management on campus, and volunteering at Tacoma Rescue Mission Preschool, Ferrin has little time to spend cooking quality meals for herself. “I feel like food is my last priority, especially healthy food,” Ferrin said. “I do a lot of soup and Cup-of-Noodles. I’ve found I can have it any time of day.” Ferrin checks to see if her clam chowder is just right

NIST SURF Program – Gaithersburg Posted by: nicolacs / January 11, 2022 January 11, 2022 NIST is one of the nation’s premiere research institutions for the physical and engineering sciences and, as the lead Federal agency for technology transfer, it provides a strong interface between government, industry and academia. NIST embodies a science culture, developed from a large and well-equipped research staff that enthusiastically blends programs that address the immediate needs of industry with

How to Become a Teacher in Washington State — What You Need to Know Posted by: thiriba / June 4, 2021 June 4, 2021 Even if you’re convinced that teaching is the career path for you, you may be wondering how to get started in the meaningful field of education -- especially if you have your sights set on securing a teaching position in a sought-after location like Tacoma, Washington.You may have questions, such as: How do I become a teacher in Washington state? Do you need a master’s to teach in

times,” Abbas said. Maybe people just feel comfortable with him, but perhaps it’s something more. People tend to talk in-depth about their lives with him, the 54-year-old said. For most of his life he didn’t think much of these occurrences, but then a moment in his life changed his mind and led him to his passion. “It’s my calling to be a therapist,” Abbas said. This spring, he will graduate with a degree in marriage and family therapy from PLU. With it, he will return to his home in Saudi Arabia

What’s in our room? With Christian Cutter ‘24 Posted by: vcraker / March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 Christian Cutter ’24 gives a tour of his dorm room in Hinderlie Hall. Hilderlie is a great place to live for students who enjoy embracing creativity and the arts. Located close to Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Ingram Hall and Karen Hille Phillips Performing Arts Center, it is central and convenient to everything regardless of your major! Hinderlie is home to one of the Gender Inclusive wings on