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class that really changed the way I look at the world, and even myself.” PLU’s GSRS program presented Ash an opportunity to study abroad in Tobago for a month, allowing her to gain hands-on social work experience. Ash partnered with a program for adolescent mothers that combined daycare and school and taught classes like first aid, reproductive health and basic science lessons. Recalling when the group made baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, Ash says, “Just seeing the joy on their faces as they saw

what you believe is best for students,” she said. When she was in ASPLU, Ward said, “we were able to work with Student Life to make birth control available at the Student Health Center. “If you do not act, who will?” Personal interaction, collaboration and compromise were the lessons that David C. Wold ’56 took from his days as an ASPLC officer. He distinctly recalls the importance of “working with groups holding varying viewpoints and gaining the ability to guide them toward a workable solution to

Gates Foundation, and serves as the advocate for the foundation’s key issues, which includes education and world health, with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention. Tuesday night, Gates spoke on campus about his new book, “Showing up for Life, Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime.” In small vignettes, Gates discusses lessons learned growing up in Bremerton, Wash., serving in WWII, getting his law degree, marrying, raising a family, and now of course, being father to one of the most

throughout my career to provide it,” Sears said. Sears said his career failures are most important to share with new professionals. Failure is a key part of success, Sears said, because it taught him to project confidence through hard work and challenges. “Most successful people have struggled and failed many times,” Sears said. “Failure is painful and it hurts, but it teaches you the lessons that you need the most.” Teaching students how to enter the job force is Sears’ driving inspiration for most of

the strengths of the PLU choral program? The students and the faculty collectively are the strengths of the PLU choral program. I have found that PLU music has a tradition of holding high standards of excellence. Many of the vocalists are music majors who take lessons from a tremendously talented voice faculty. The choral program at PLU is strong because the educators and collaborative artists who are developing these voices are good at what they do. Also, the students who participate in the

class that really changed the way I look at the world, and even myself.” PLU’s GSRS program presented Ash an opportunity to study abroad in Tobago for a month, allowing her to gain hands-on social work experience. Ash partnered with a program for adolescent mothers that combined daycare and school and taught classes like first aid, reproductive health and basic science lessons. Recalling when the group made baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, Ash says, “Just seeing the joy on their faces as they saw

? They can refer you for a $500 one-time scholarship! (Deadline: December 1) Artistic Achievement Awards – Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year in Art & Design, Dance, Digital Media, Music, or Theatre (apply by February 11). Considering PLU? Apply for a PLU Academic ScholarshipIf you’re still deciding and haven’t applied yet, you should know that when you apply to PLU, you’re automatically considered for one of our academic scholarships—ranging from $8,000 to $32,000 per year.If you

and loans, can be applied to room, meals, and other expenses.Regents’ Scholarship (Presidential Scholarships)Each year, top academic and leadership students are encouraged to apply for our Presidential Scholarships by the December deadline. The first award is the President’s Scholarship ($34,000 per year), with approximately 120 recipients. President’s Scholars are invited to Scholarship Weekend in February to interview for the Harstad Founder’s ($40,000 per year) and Regents’ (full tuition per

work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2022 Currently majoring in one of following core engineering/applied sciences disciplines (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil (especially Structural emphasis or interest), Chemical, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical,  Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, Software, Structural, Quality, Industrial Engineering Technical, Industrial Management, Operations Research, Engineering Mechanics, and Systems). Enrolled student

applied research organization, is part of the Center for Media Studies located within the School of Arts + Communication at Pacific Lutheran University. MediaLab students work on projects for external clients across the media spectrum, including market research, photography, graphic design, web design, writing, video, public relations, event planning, and more. Read Previous Flowers, Butter, & Tea Read Next Did you know intellectuals are lousy at talking about their work?   LATEST POSTS Meet Professor