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prevention coordinator, and Angie Hambrick, assistant vice president for diversity, justice and sustainability. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) Taiwo and Hambrick interviewed seven individuals who were either current students or alumni of PWIs in the region. Each participant self-identified as a black female or black genderqueer. They were either in transition or had completed the process of going “chemical free” — opting to skip hair relaxers and other products that alter the qualities of natural hair

into that, so there was a direct connection.” Learn more about PLU's Chemistry majorChemistry at PLUBoth quantitative and quantitative analysis come into play, as Chem 103 students compare and contrast details like texture and taste while experimenting with the impacts of different ingredients over the course of the intensive four-week class. Just like in any laboratory, hypotheses are created, tested, adjusted and tested again in an accumulative process that culminates in a special project. The

. Dolan, a double major in philosophy and economics, is in the midst of a prestigious summer internship at the Analysis Group’s headquarters in Boston. A leading economic consulting firm with offices around the world, Analysis Group’s internship positions are highly coveted and the application process is highly competitive. One thing that helped Dolan stand out from the crowd was his connection with a PLU mentor, Bruce Deal. “Mentoring is one of the most interesting and fun ways to engage as alums

tools that I will be able to apply in all aspects of my career, and overall it will make me a better individual and practitioner. – Peyton I feel that majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy has fully prepared me for my post-undergrad journey of going to PT school. The major fulfills all of the prerequisites for PT school and the professors are a great support system in your search for graduate schools and your application process. – Megan Learn more about Kinesiology at

themes. Lutes can choose from housing that uplifts gender empowerment and equity, creative expression, DJS (diversity, justice, sustainability), wellness, STEM, global engagement, and more. Cherish Scheidhauer, a PLU first-year student studying biomedical engineering, didn’t find out about RLCs until well into the admissions process when her admissions counselor mentioned STEM House. “It’s really cool how it brings people together based on their similar interest in STEM, but also it brings a lot of

. 3. How has Palmer Scholars supported you during the application process to PLU? They helped me to figure out that I am capable of doing anything I put my mind to and work hard at. Palmer scholars believed in me without looking at my GPA or my English level, and judging me, but based on my character. They assisted me in finding my path to success, and the confidence in myself to do anything I put my mind to without hesitation or fear of my identities failing me. They helped me to apply for

, will be open to American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) aspiring physicians. Focus of the RISE Summer Academy: MCAT Prep: The program will provide a full MCAT course through Kaplan with access following the program. Medical School Admissions: This component will include a deep dive into the medical school admissions process with guidance on how to develop a competitive application, mock interviews, personal statement editing/feedback, and presentations by medical school admissions deans from multiple

Project, among others. Jessica Spring, resident artist, will feature a variety of letterpress work. Her piece “Honey B Hive” displays a hive-like structure full of various letter Bs from the vintage wood and metal type collection of at Springtide Press. Her print series, “Five Rings”, consists of five prints based on Miyamoto Musashi’s The Book of Five Rings, a 350-year old martial arts classic, which analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human

scientists.  The lack of visual supports made it more difficult to process all the lecture details.  Without the support of a textbook or slide presentation, I often missed important facts later represented on the quiz.  This small frustration reminded me of the importance of using visual cues to assist in the processing of new information, especially when discussing names and terms that are hard to aurally discern. One of the common complaints about MOOCs is that they provide for little or no

through supervised field experiences. The program will also include a comparative global focus on health and behavioral health. Students will be encouraged to complete a January term study away to travel abroad and locally to learn and compare other health models.   Application and Information Sessions The application process is now open for fall 2024. Visit MSW admission for detailed admission requirements and application deadlines. For those seeking more information, PLU will host informative