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July 7, 2008 An affinity for social change. A dedication to activism and aiming for real change in the world has been a characteristic of student leadership on campus for decades. Saying yes to life’s opportunities, fighting for what you believe in, avoiding the tyranny of the majority and standing up for what’s right – that’s the collective advice that four former student body presidents have for today’s students. Students today are as dedicated as ever to social justice. It’s environmental

something off-campus. I can tell them what are the good places and bad places. Why did you decide to switch your major to math?  I was in the music education program, but then I kind of just discovered that math was the better topic for me. Music was a hobby, really, and math was more of a passion. Once I took an actual college math class, I realized that’s the area I want to be in.Did you always want to pursue teaching? Since I was in elementary school, for whatever reason, I’ve always wanted to be a

PLU community members raise funds and awareness at Relay For Life Posted by: Zach Powers / April 12, 2016 Image: PLU Relay for Life on Friday, April 24, 2015. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 12, 2016 TACOMA, Wash. (April. 12, 2016)— On April 15 Pacific Lutheran University students, faculty members and staff will come together for Relay For Life, an annual fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society. Now known as the world’s largest, most impactful cancer-fighting fundraising event

something off-campus. I can tell them what are the good places and bad places. Why did you decide to switch your major to math?  I was in the music education program, but then I kind of just discovered that math was the better topic for me. Music was a hobby, really, and math was more of a passion. Once I took an actual college math class, I realized that’s the area I want to be in.Did you always want to pursue teaching? Since I was in elementary school, for whatever reason, I’ve always wanted to be a

reach your professional goals sets PLU Theatre & Dance apart from other programs.Learn more about The Fern Shakespear Company’s production of “Othello” starring Josh Wallace. Read Previous It’s Mylie Miller’s job to market Wild Waves. And yes, she has a lot of fun at work Read Next Nursing alumna Katie Blanchard on how her near murder has led to her powerful advocacy COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently

support students to become nurses and to pursue advanced nursing practice roles,” said Haley. “I am grateful to join PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. What a perfect description of the work nurses strive to do daily with patients, families, and communities. PLU nursing faculty, staff, students, and alumni make a difference in the world, and I am honored to join them in this work.” Haley is a leader in the nursing education field. She

Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / April 21, 2021 April 21, 2021 The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates offers financial support to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and enhance the diversity of the scientific workforce. The deadline to apply is June 1. About the scholarship:  The scholarship provides up to $2,000 toward undergraduate tuition costs for one academic

plus. The program offers participants a research stipend of $5,000, a housing and meal allowance of $4,000 , and up to $500 travel support for out-of-state students. Application deadline is March 8, 2023. Find more details here: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7897lADIfWGXsPA Read Previous Roundup of Actuarial Scholarships Read Next Research Experience for Undergraduates in Graph Theory and Computational Mathematics LATEST POSTS AWIS Scholarship February 26, 2024 2024-2025 MoMath

spins of the nuclei in a sample, thereby allowing it to be studied. With regards to the magnet, visitors beware. Signs alert visitors to keep their credit cards, blackberries and cell phones at a safe distance. And if you have a pace maker, stay out. It will turn that off too. Getting too close to the machine means all will be erased. Eventually, the group sees not only students using the machine for student-faculty research, but local community and four-year colleges bringing samples over as well

of things — and people — that went into my decision to run,” she said. “This year, there was an open seat and a moment where I felt like my skills would be useful on the council. Like many people, I want to make change to be more inclusive and equitable in our cities and our society. Running for local office was/is my way of stepping up and working for change.” The married mom of two (her husband is Alex Walker ’03) was sworn in on January 7. We caught up with Walker to learn more about what it