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PLU grads reflect on commencement Posted by: mhines / June 14, 2023 June 14, 2023 “Commencement means the culmination of hard work and accomplishments with my teammates and my classmates — so it’s a great day.” Our recent graduates reflect on the countless late nights spent studying, the friendships forged, the challenges overcome, and the personal growth they’ve experienced. Read Previous From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration Read Next

reception will happen a week later on Wednesday March 18, with a reception at 5:00 pm. Utilitarian items such as vases, butter dishes and teapots will be on display. Schwartzkopf notes that these items are nourishing both to the eye and body.“I find it rewarding and challenging to make pots people will use,” Schwartzkopf says. “In my home growing up, hand made objects held special value. They were gestures of consideration and love. I want my pots to live in the kitchen where economy and celebration

March 29, 2012 Photo courtesy Greg Aune Dr. Greg Aune ’97 A late-night study session leads to a career studying chemotherapy By Barbara Clements During his sophomore year, Greg Aune ’97 was holed up in the library at the University of Washington. He was looking up sources for a research paper – for PLU Chemistry Professor Craig Fryhle –when he thought to check the time. He couldn’t quite believe what he saw: It was midnight, and he’d been in the library reading a book on chemotherapy for six

, Lutes gain new perspectives on critical global issues; advance their language and intercultural skills; participate in internship and service learning opportunities, forming valuable new contacts and lasting connections; advance their academic and career trajectories—and take some pretty awesome photos. Study Away Statistics Here’s the breakdown of the 394 undergraduates who participated in Study Away for the 2013-14 academic year: Summer 2013: 4 Full academic year: 6 Fall 2013: 31 J-Term 2014: 310

that month. “But my counselor at PLU encouraged me to keep at it,” said the 34-year-old transfer student and divorced mother of two, who is now living with her two sons in University Place. “I couldn’t imagine having kept up my studies without her. She kept encouraging me to come in here and show everyone I could do this.” Osborn still managed to get A’s and B’s during that challenging semester. Osborn had long wanted to pursue her degree, but was discouraged by her ex-husband, who often sniped he

Musical Theater student reflects on favorite shows Posted by: vcraker / April 18, 2022 April 18, 2022 Melanie Young ’22 will graduate this spring with a BFA in Musical Theater. In this interview —that took place right before the opening of the musical “Pippin” —she discusses her experience and excitement around the return of live theatre. Read Previous Nick Etzell ‘23 helps peers find their calling Read Next Computer science major talks NASA internship, capstone project LATEST POSTS Summer

UT Southwestern Medical Center (SURF) Posted by: alemanem / October 6, 2020 October 6, 2020 Want to learn more about UT Southwestern Medical Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)?  SURF is one of five research intensive programs offered at UT Southwestern. Complete details can be found at www.utsouthwestem.edu/SURF. This website also provides links to: SURF-Stem Cell, Quantitative and Physical Science (QP)-SURF, QP-SURF-Chemistry, and the Summer Undergraduate Research

HACU Apple Scholars Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 5, 2021 November 5, 2021 Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU), in partnership with Apple, has officially launched the Apple Scholars Program for sophomores and juniors majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields, and they will have a chance to win a $15,000 merit-based scholarship, as well as participate in a one-week immersion program at Apple. To apply to the Apple Scholars Program

PITT SURF 2023 Posted by: nicolacs / January 5, 2023 January 5, 2023 The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce four to six SURF (summer undergraduate research fellowship) positions open to students from underrepresented groups and/or female applicants in the STEM disciplines. This program is in part supported by the Office of Naval Research. The applicant must be a chemistry or closely related major; a US citizen or permanent resident. The program runs

ACS Puget Sound – 19th Annual Careers in Chemistry for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / January 17, 2023 January 17, 2023 The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society is pleased to bring you two informative virtual sessions recommended for all STEM undergraduates, especially chemistry students. Event 1: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023, 5-6 pm (PST) – Professor Robin Anand (Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University). “Applying and Getting Accepted to Graduate School in Chemistry