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until after college that I fell head over heels for poetry,” she said. “I was learning by going to The Strand (bookstore in New York City) and reading anything I could find.” After moving back to Seattle, where she grew up, the lifelong learner and avid reader started taking poetry classes at Hugo House, a nonprofit “place for writers.” That cemented her future plans as a poet. “When the urge to go back to school got big enough, I had to figure out what to do with that urge,” Swift said. Billie

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with the debate team and he appreciates the breadth of his education, beyond his computer science major. He knows that being a better writer, for example, will help communicate his ideas in business. Originally, he wanted to be a doctor — “the definition of a solid job,” he says. It took some effort to convince his mom that he could build a company and still be a success. Now his parents, who gave him his love of learning and education, are proud. “I’m very persistent when I want something,” he

year! Did you know? From Chinese music recitals and lectures to small group discussions with visiting Chinese scholars and Chinese-style dinner parties, there are plenty of opportunities to continue your learning outside the classroom! Did you know? PLU’s Kreidler Global Residence Hall gives Chinese Studies students the option to live in the Chinese language wing, and focus on global awareness, language immersion, and cultural engagement. Students practice their language with other community

, thermodynamics, electromagnetic theory and even quantum mechanics, and regularly apply what you’re learning in hands- on laboratories taught by professors (never teaching assistants!). When you graduate, you’ll be well- prepared for graduate study in many areas of the physical sciences and engineering, or to pursue professional careers in the industry. Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs Engineer Officer, United States Army Reserve Systems Design Engineer, Thermo Fisher Scientific Test Engineer

. “I wouldn’t have known that stuff if I didn’t have access to lawyers and learning about my rights.” Simmons was so inspired that she started pondering the possibility of her own career in law, but feared her criminal history would keep her from pursuing her vocation. Strait, the Seattle University professor, told her it wasn’t going to be easy, but it was definitely possible. “She was making a bet,” Strait said. “I knew she would definitely go through a character and fitness hearing when she

Counselor, and was an active member of the PLU Scandinavian Cultural Center. A longtime member of Mountain View Lutheran Church, she participated in Altar Guild, Book Club and Women’s Bible Study. While in independent living, she served as the TLRC librarian for six years. An avid reader, Evelyn enjoyed learning about others and recommending books she thought they might enjoy. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to honor Evelyn may be made to the Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community, 1301 N. Highlands

learning opportunity. It gave us the sense that we were charting a course.” When he graduated, Wade left OR with 10 trained volunteer trip leaders – the next generation of caretakers for a program finally starting to flourish. Current Outdoor RecSnowshoeing in the mountains. Current Outdoor RecHiking in the hills. Current Outdoor RecClimbing a cliff wall. Current Outdoor RecPosing for a photo while on a hike. Twenty years later, the modern-day version of Outdoor Rec is still going strong. Now under the

access to legal information,” she said. “I wouldn’t have known that stuff if I didn’t have access to lawyers and learning about my rights.” Simmons was so inspired that she started pondering the possibility of her own career in law, but feared her criminal history would keep her from pursuing her vocation. Strait, the Seattle University professor, told her it wasn’t going to be easy, but it was definitely possible. “She was making a bet,” Strait said. “I knew she would definitely go through a