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journalism, and the goal would be to write about and advocate for conservation efforts. Aside from that, the experience I gained working on-site has given me countless new skills for traveling abroad and conducting research. I see myself using these skills in all aspects of my life, especially academically and in leadership roles like Outdoor Rec on campus.If you were to offer advice to other students considering internships, what valuable insights would you share?AS: This advice could be more creative

in the state, as well as 800 Pell Grant and 700 State Need Grant recipients, the Global Scholar Grants program will enable the university to further its commitment to making study-away opportunities available to all of its students. “This new endowment will provide a significant boost to many deserving PLU students for generations to come,” said Sobania. “The Global Scholar Grants program and the many accomplishments of these students also will continue to enhance PLU’s stature as a globally

. Anderson. “Our bold vision is to educate a new generation of leaders who together will help shape a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world,” he said. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to “enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” It is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for

, and cultures. My interest in the English Teaching Assistantship is one that combines a love of education with community development. I look forward to being in a new environment as I work part-time in a school. But more importantly, I am excited about the opportunity to learn and engage with the people of Malaysia. The mission of Fulbright grants, to help bridge the gap between countries, is one I am excited to be a part of in the upcoming year. I am blessed with this unique opportunity and I wait

lack of neurosurgeons – only five in a country of 30 million. Less than a year later, Haglund returned with 33 volunteers and functional surplus equipment – both new and used worth over $1.25 million dollars. Thus, Uganda Team Haglund began. Roman chronicles visits as a photojournalist, and updates the Uganda Team Haglund blog – adding what she calls “the heart factor” to each surgery story. Roman said she is blessed to have that job. “Not only is he [Haglund] a top neurosurgeon, but he’s a friend

geographical), but the way Ferrucci Lutes show their alma mater pride is not only a purposeful part of the school’s décor, but also its mission. Bigger-picture, the Puyallup School District works to create a college-going atmosphere in all its schools. Smaller-picture, Ferrucci takes that strategy to a whole new level. Every teacher at Ferrucci hangs a bold banner outside the classroom showing his or her college. More than 200 college pennants from all across the country line hallway and office walls. One

work will be based on folk songs about the aurora sung by the indigenous peoples of the Earth’s polar regions. At the same time, the Choir of the West has released its new album, Look Down, Fair Moon. Every two years, the Choir of the West releases a CD that includes musical selections from tours. This year the disc features music the choir performed at the 2013 American Choral Directors Association National Conference and the premiere of Northern Lights by Ešenvalds, as well as music composed by