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my generation passes there will no longer be eyewitnesses to an event that may yet be defined as the greatest crime in modern history,” Kurt Mayer wrote. “I am telling my story because we must continue to learn from the lessons of the past.” And thanks to people like Mayer – and Browning, Ericksen and numerous other members of the PLU community – PLU continues to ensure that future generations will also learn these valuable, and essential, lessons. — this story was compiled with additional

The Advantages of Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education with a Certification Posted by: chaconac / April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022 If you’re considering becoming a teacher, there is a lot to be said for getting your certification and your master’s degree at the very outset of your teaching career.Completing your master’s degree early on in your teaching career means you will spend more years earning a higher salary. Additionally, you have an opportunity for individual growth. With that being said

through its music faculty, and I was very impressed by their level of commitment and dedication to students. There is nothing like teaching at a place where your colleagues are both accomplished professionals and passionate educators. I am very honored to serve at PLU, and I hope to help my students to thrive. Any fun facts about you? Though I have been working as a musician since an early age, I have also considered other professional careers. I got a technical high school degree in Chemistry and

selection committee from a competitive list of candidates nominated by their peers. “The ASM Awards and Prize Program recognizes exceptional microbiologists who have made significant contributions to advance the field and the microbial sciences community,” said ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi. “There is no better way to show gratitude to a mentor, respect to a colleague, or support for an early career scientist than by nominating them and acknowledging their outstanding contributions.”Studying biology teaches

the spring and early summer, it honors cancer victims, raises money for cancer research and builds community awareness of cancer-related issues. The 18-member student planning committee wants PLU’s relay event to become a staple campus event, one the campus community looks forward to each spring, explained co-chair Laura Comstock. This year, they’ve focused on having a strong entertainment line-up and are working to make event a fun and memorable social gathering. “It’s all about making a positive

have this looming in front of you: Finding that job,” he said. “I think this helps bring it down to the students’ level, and they can understand what they have to do.” Mary Kay Wilson ’81, said that Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, is a regular participant in the fair, and will be again this year. “The energy of those students is contagious,” she said. “And we’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses.” As for advice, Wilson said that the maxim of the early bird plays into the job search

night, not only as fun but a kind of a ride through the history of rock music. His band played to the sound of the blues greats like Muddy Waters, while “American Standard” covered hits from the 1960s and 70s, and “My Name Ain’t Skip” captured early alternative rock with covers and original pieces. “It was really kind of fun to watch,” Anderson said. For the PLU alumnus, it was also a step back in time. Anderson used to play acoustic songs on campus in the 70s. “So that was kind of a full circle

transfer students includes checking out the transfer requirements carefully, and look at picking colleges early in the admittable process. He also stressed that “it’s never too late to go back to school.” Don’t let your age be a deterrent, he stressed. “I wondered if I’d fit in, and this place has been most welcoming,” he said, adding that he lives in Kriedler Hall, which is mostly filled with upper classmen and older students. The financial aid and counselors at PLU were terrific, he said. “The

February 24, 2012 Career Expo coming to campus By Katie Scaff ’13 Networking and making connections with employers early is key, according to senior business major Nikki Noble. Noble went to the Fall Internship and Job Fair in October with a few resumes in hand and came away with an offer to intern with Target this summer. PLU is hosting a Career Expo this spring from noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7,  in the University Center’s Chris Knutzen Hall. (Photo by John Froschauer) “It was just

class,” Flenniken said. “I took it very seriously from the beginning.” In the early stages of her career in poetry, Flenniken wrote about the everyday, domestic life. But now, she is drawing on her roots as a Richland, Wash. native and taking on more serious social issues, including those surrounding the Hanford nuclear site. “Her poems go from the everyday experiences that we can all relate to, to the more serious topics that she handles so beautifully,” Zeigler said. Growing up in Richland