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Newly minted PLU graduates reflect on what commencement — and earning their degree — means to them Posted by: Zach Powers / May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023 “Commencement means the culmination of hard work and accomplishments with my teammates and my classmates — so it’s a great day.” Read Previous Everything PLU Business Dean Mark Mulder Does in a Day Read Next Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

, colleagues say, was a successful grant that brought in money to build a computer laboratory for use in teaching calculus. Bryan’s interest in ancient mathematics led him to new algorithms for computing sines, cosines, and roots (square roots, cube roots, fourth roots, etc.). He incorporated these investigations into his courses and published his work in journals of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics and the American Math Society. Bryan worked with his wife Celine Dorner – also an emeritus

Gombe Stream National Park, where renowned primatologist Jane Goodall began her work studying chimpanzee social and family life in 1960. While in the country, Webb’s independent research project looked at the conservation program run by the Jane Goodall Institute in Kigoma. It focuses on community development and education as the backbone of environmental conservation. “For someone who is interested in chimpanzee conservation, it’s a place you have to go,” Webb explained. Webb visited the national

, she desires to pay it forward. “I want to stand beside and be an advocate for children who, often, have been given up on,” she said. “This summer internship is my first opportunity to gain experience with youth within the JJS and a big step in the direction of my dream.” “Jessica’s educational work with children at the Pierce County Detention Center is a great example of how well this internship can work,” said Krise. “We’re proud of Jessica!” Read Previous Lutes Lead Local ‘40 Under 40’ List Read

are a lot of people and needs to consider, not to mention just helping families through the transition. Patel oversees the entire on-campus housing process, and supports students who want to live at home or have other special needs or requests. Inclusion, equity, safety, comfort and belonging are the foundations of PLU campus life. In addition, he also supports the campus community directors, the folks who work at the Campus Life front desk and the office staff. Patel found a way to use his

place and feeling uncertain and at times uncomfortable about being the minority, to instead change focus on being in relationships with their learners, the teachers and staff, local families, our native drivers, the domestic help and others they meet during the two months in a country,” she said. When Weiss returns next January , she will be helping teachers in a country that highly values education, learn to teach in a style that would be familiar to the students at PLU. “Their students (in Namibia

hope you weren’t anticipating a classic that feels like a classic, because I unfortunately do not have one to give you. But if you are ready to open your minds, eyes, ears and most importantly, your hearts to the story we have to tell, then you are in the right place. I am so very proud of the students who worked on this show, and I can’t wait for you to see what they have to share. Jacob McCallister ’17, Director TicketsPurchaseAbout the show:When the children of two rival families fall in love

independent in her journey to college. Despite the hardships, she found her community through the PLU Diversity Center.  “The D Center is like a family, and all of the Rieke Scholars are very close,” she said. It is a great place for students of color and students who are the first in their families to attend college. It is good to feel seen.”  She enjoys the rich discussions about diversity, justice and sustainability she is able to have with fellow Lutes. “I would like to think I am pretty educated, but

hope you weren’t anticipating a classic that feels like a classic, because I unfortunately do not have one to give you. But if you are ready to open your minds, eyes, ears and most importantly, your hearts to the story we have to tell, then you are in the right place. I am so very proud of the students who worked on this show, and I can’t wait for you to see what they have to share. Jacob McCallister ’17, Director TicketsPurchaseAbout the show:When the children of two rival families fall in love

mere hours together, the love sparks began flying and in six months we were married. Two and a half days after the wedding I moved to Kristiansand, Norway where Clay plays for IK Start in the Norwegian Top Division. I am currently working with the Red Cross and volunteering at our church in Kristiansand. On August 17 the Red Cross will host their first 5k run, “Run for Your Life” to raise awareness and funds to support the group I directly work with, children suffering and recovering from cancer