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Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hi https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/05/22/ash-bechtel-social-work-hispanic-biology-doctor-study-abroad-covid-research/

language medical interpreter over the summer. Ash sees this as the next step in achieving her goals. “One of my main driving factors in becoming a doctor is to help the Hispanic community and give back,” she says.Study-away at PLU and immerse yourself in a country, culture or discipline that you never imagined – and get credit for it, too! Read Previous Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Read Next Sociology major Allen Tugade ’24 has been

Lute journeys with fellow Samish tribal members in canoe Power Paddle to Puyallup https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/canoe-story/

Sen. Maria Cantwell visits PLU classroom, talks with students LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Special Education Major Gavin Knapp ’23 Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School Di https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/gavin-knapp/

and their school’s community. For Knapp, Fife Elementary School vitalizes him for the future and is a place he would love to return to one day as a full-time teacher. “I enjoy teaching, I enjoy my program and I enjoy being around the kids.” Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: What accommodations does PLU provide? Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Do I have to live on-campus? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon

How First Gens thrive https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/how-first-gens-thrive/

might otherwise be afraid to do. I try to remind myself that not everything has to be perfect, sometimes it’s OK if things are just ‘good.’” Read Previous Sen. Maria Cantwell visits PLU classroom, talks with students Read Next The Glee Effect: PLU Adds Musical Theatre & Dance LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for

Student Internship: Annica Stiles ’25 studies in Iceland https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/internship-annica-stiles-iceland/

Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

PLUS 100 helps PLU student-athletes with college transition https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plus-100/

majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice Director https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/q-a-with-asplu-environmental-justice-director/

Directors. Their job is to represent ASPLU and DJS values during campus-wide events, such as meetings with the Board of Regents. Find out how you can get involved. Read Previous Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy Read Next Alumni mentorship helps student land dream internship in Boston LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social

Summer Internships: Environmental Studies https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/summer-internship-spotlight-environmental-studies/

Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/lydia-flaspohler-25-and-ryan-fisher-24-dive-into-the-secrets-of-marine-microorganisms/

gathered samples and expertly interpreted the amassed data. This research project was part of the Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSSURP). NSSURP allows student researchers to work directly with PLU faculty mentors to experience a learning dimension rarely accessible from the academic-year textbook and laboratory assignments. Research projects reflect the natural sciences fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geosciences, mathematics, physics

PLU team heads to Antarctica and then out on to the ice https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/11/18/plu-team-heads-to-antarctica-and-then-out-on-to-the-ice/

November 18, 2010 PLU student and prof head to Antarctica for global warming research through study of rocks and ice By Barbara Clements In a lab littered with Hostess snack bars and French fry wrappers, geosciences student Mike Vermeulen ’12, turns to his computer and pops up a map of Antarctica, then points to a grid in the upper part of the frozen continent. PLU geoscience professor Claire Todd and PLU student Mike Vermeulen head to deep into Antarctica to study rocks that may help explain