Search

to rest.” Higgins, a biology major and environmental studies minor, said she decided to participate in the internship to gain research experience. She loved being with the whales every day and hopes to work with animals in the future. “I enjoy learning about animals and marine life, specifically,” she said. “I also like learning about the environment and how pollution affects ecosystems.” Haglund, also a biology major, applied for the internship because it focused on environmental biology. A

finance, in 2016 before taking a gap year to gain industry experience. “I never imagined that,” he said. “Since I did my entire pre-college education in the French language, I could not see myself finishing my studies in a different language.” Cynthia Riley DeHope, director of the MSF at PLU, said the 10-month program caters to students from diverse backgrounds. Students need quantitative abilities, a desire to study finance and, above all, a “willingness and ability to learn.” Other than that, anyone

Sociology Club president, student government senator, Residence Hall Council president, juvenile rehabilitation intern, strategic planning intern and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutor. She now studies at Gonzaga School of Law and wants to be an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs saw a stream of Trinidad and Tobago students come to Washington state for four years of study at the university. There, they formed relationships with their American counterparts that remain strong today — several traveled to reconnect with the visiting alumni group during their stay on the islands. “The joy of my life,” Kareen ’09 Ottley said of her studies in the States. “We made many memories throughout my period there with PLU.” (Photo by

use my title once I graduated because it was so important to her.” The next step in Ceynar’s research will include partnering with female professors in the natural sciences to study how student expectations of professors vary by discipline and gender. This is a growing research field, with more studies on the extra burdens students place on faculty of color, as well. One way Ceynar hopes to help change the way students treat their female professors is by sharing these findings with them

from school working in another field. “If you’ve been out of college for a few years, jumping back into the grind isn’t easy,” Jones said. To help his peers navigate the challenges of their unconventional college experience, Jones also draws from his military background — especially his short stint at the prison. It spurred a deeper understanding of larger narratives of history, one half of his double major. Passion crosses his face when he talks about his studies. His face lights up and he leans

Scholarship Award, Rachid was a highly accomplished mathematician interested in the fields of delay differential equations, mathematical biology, dynamical systems, and bifurcation theory. Citing his textbook about differential equations (in French) and his vast number of published papers in well-respected journals, his colleagues in mathematics describe him as one of the most active scholars in the department. He earned a doctoral degree, diploma of in-depth studies, and a master’s degree in mathematics

degrees: one in Anthropology and one in Classical Studies. Katie was a pleasure to have as a student and more than a little inspirational. Hands down, she remains the best artifact illustrator I have mentored since arriving at PLU. Professor Bradford Andrews was Hunt’s anthropology advisor; she credits him—and Ryan—with significantly influencing her career. She still admires them both, and admiration runs two ways, you know. “Katie was a pleasure to have as a student and more than a little

raised in San Diego, California and moved to Tacoma in 2019 to pursue her bachelor’s degree in economics and Spanish. Outside of work, she likes to do arts and crafts, play video games, and curl up with a good book next to her cat, Luna. What’s one thing you’ve learned from the seminar? In this seminar, I have learned that one’s calling can come from many different places and can exist in many different forms.Teri Potts (Sr. Administrative Assistant for College of Liberal Studies) Bio   What’s one

Strategic Planning President’s Message Core Values and Mission Vision Identity and Messaging Environment and Well-being Innovation and Change Resources and Stewardship Interconnected Academic Identity Statement Diversity & Inclusion Innovation & Change Strategic Enrollment Management X Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pacific Lutheran University Strategic Planning Allan Belton, President A PLU education—distinguished for its seamless integration of the liberal arts, professional studies, and civic