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department-wide goal and supporting each other along the way.” Overall, Thomas said, Drive to 125 went even better than expected. “I was fairly confident that together our teams could achieve 125 wins,” she said, “but I didn’t anticipate the buy-in and importance the goal would have to each of our teams and to our student-athletes.” Read Previous PLU MediaLab Student Wins International Design Award Read Next Education Career Fair Brings Major Employers to Campus—and Results in Immediate Jobs COMMENTS

For more on Bergman’s articles, photography or upcoming projects: Visit his website.The talk itself is somewhat of a “swan song”: After 38 years and a notoriously adventurous career at PLU, Bergman will begin phased retirement this summer. He is far from done with his work, however. Currently, Bergman is especially interested in two remarkable birds: parrots and penguins. “Parrots? Because they’re so smart, and they are animals in the vanguard in showing us how much more they are than we give them

-school students on career exploration as part of a statewide effort to recruit teachers of color. The Manitou Park Elementary School fifth-grade choir performed in Chapel at PLU last year and returned on April 17. “For many, this was their first time on a college campus, and they sang alongside our University Choir and learned that they could sing in college,” Cunningham said. “They made that ‘connection.’” Current PLU students visited Jason Lee Middle School recently to talk about their journey as

a passive facilitation guide to inform community members of the struggles young homeless people face and how they can be supported to overcome these struggles. How did you get involved with True Grit? I got involved with True Grit through an outreach email in the Diversity Center looking for a student with videography and editing capabilities to help capture the stories of homeless youth. Hearing about this, I was very excited, as a career goal I have is to do advocacy work, and this seemed like

communication, interviewing and applying to undergraduate research programs and graduate schools. Natural SciencesPursue a career in STEMThe Division of Natural Sciences at PLU envisions itself as a leader in undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education, providing our students with a personalized liberal arts education through the incorporation of experiential, collaborative, investigative, quantitative, technologically-advanced and interdisciplinary approaches to learning.Over the

offerings this August, 2021, will include three artificial intelligence computer science courses with pathways to the Microsoft AI Engineer and IBM Applied AI Professional certifications. PLU’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Joanna Gregson, views the partnership as “being in line with the university’s strategic plan for extending PLU’s reach through new online programs that meet workforce development needs and career exploration.” Provost Gregson’s perspective is echoed by

social behavior today. For Cook, the award feels like a significant milestone marking the next step in his research career. “The Fulbright is a very prestigious award, and to be a recipient constitutes recognition of leadership and expertise in my field of research,” he said. “As a Fulbright Scholar, I will serve as a ‘global ambassador’ on behalf of the U.S. I am very proud of this accomplishment and am incredibly excited about the opportunities for international collaboration the Fulbright award

and our relationship to the career we want. We can root ourselves in a sense of purpose and learn why we are doing the things we are doing.” Wild Hope Center and Campus Ministry partner to offer alternatives to culture of busynessThis is why he created the Monday night sessions. He believes young people should have a space to have rich discussions about big topics. Associate Professor of Philosophy Sergia Hay has come to know Etzell through his interests in philosophy, environmental studies, and

additional information about all of the events associated with the Steen Family Symposium and Earth and Diversity Week visit the series website.  Read Previous PLU MBA alum Nancy Nelson discusses her work directing career and technical education at Chief Leschi Schools Read Next A Trip to the Archives? Book It, PLU Librarian Says COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS