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campus and connecting with other student-athletes and upperclassmen in small group settings.“When I was graduating from college, I didn’t really have a direct focus on an industry I wanted to pursue or an exact job title or role I was looking for,” Thorpe said. “And so I wasn’t very concentrated in my job search.” Being unprepared for that next step after earning his degree has motivated Thorpe to help others figure out their post-college paths. He’s sharing his career story with students in the

transition. Who are you going to put on him? Put a big on him and he blows by. Put a little on him and we are going to get it inside to him.” Thomas scored the 1,000th point of his career in Tuesday’s win against rival Puget Sound, coming off the court to a standing ovation and a hug from Murray. “It means everything to me,” Thomas said. “When I achieved that milestone, it put everything into perspective. (Murray) stuck with me through thick and thin. To still be here and to experience everything we have

school selected for conference performances is a tremendous honor, and a testament to what we have been able to accomplish in very challenging times. We are so very proud of our students—those currently singing in the ensembles, and those recently graduated who upheld our tradition of excellence. PLU will be represented well at this conference, and we celebrate Richard Nance’s remarkable career and the strength of the program he helped to build.” Choir of the West, 2021-22 The Pacific Lutheran

Paris. “I think sometimes in the beginning, you can’t say why you do what you do,” she said. “Sometimes, it’s just listening to those little things that don’t maybe seem practical.” Her career began practically enough. She entered PLU’s School of Nursing, but the work Ford would pursue overseas coalesced during her senior year when PLU introduced the first study away program for nurses. Along with 11 classmates, Ford spent a semester working in clinics on the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and

that’s not where the field is heading. When educators advise universities about how to build the honors program of the future, they talk of building an internationally focused program. And PLU has been doing that for years. PLU has a distinct advantage in that regard.” That international focus is what attracted Josh to the program in the first place. “I thought it was a cool opportunity – this was a chance to get the most out of my college career,” said Josh, a Spanish and environmental studies major

doesn’t think so. “I knew from the moment I got my book, PLU was invested in my education.” — To view a conversation between Bill Moyers and Urrea that aired on PBS, click here. Read Previous Career Connections Opportunity Board brings employers and job-seekers together Read Next Kelvin Adams – Bachelor of Science in physics, minor in mathematics 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

definite passion for what he’s teaching,” Stone said. “Even if you’re not the president of the university, that’s a good [skill] to have.” Teaching is rare for a university president, but it isn’t unheard of, according to Krise, who has taught at least one course a year throughout his career. “When I was a dean and a department chair I was always teaching — all the way through — so I’d like to keep up that pattern,” Krise said. “It changes your view of the university and the students and everything