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Americans in 2012, among his many other accomplishments. Hrabowski’s speech is sure to underscore PLU’s mission of critical thought and care, two ideals Bridgewater says she’ll take with her long after she walks across the stage this weekend. “PLU has taught me to approach challenging situations with an open mind and has given me the skills to equitably discuss divided topics,” she said. But that’s not all Bridgewater is taking with her as she starts on her path to firsts: “My biggest highlight from my

reasons. She had a healthy skepticism of theology, and responded to people as concrete bodies in need of care. The people who came to her door needed food, shelter, and care, and Magda provided it or saw that it was provided by others.4 Like Magda, the pastor’s cousin, Daniel, who came to run one of the many schools in Le Chambon, had a strong aversion to religious dogma and was deeply suspicious of all narrow religious belief. However, he saw in the work at Le Chambon a chance to contribute to the

engineering school such as Columbia University or Washington University in St. Louis. The total length of study is usually five years: three years at PLU and two years at the engineering school. Hence, the program is often referred to as “3-2 Engineering.” “At PLU, students are getting an education that includes communication skills, justice, diversity, and the mission to care for the planet and for people,” Hay said. “That’s a really, really strong job candidate and a student who is mission-driven in

programs, students and staff on campus put an emphasis on service and care,” she says. “That’s what drew me to PLU, what kept met at PLU and what has sustained me.” At PLU, she majored in both communications and Hispanic studies. “I took my first Spanish language class in 10th grade, and I fell in love with the language from the start,” she says. Following graduation from PLU, she earned a master’s degree in translation from Kent State University in Ohio, and subsequently returned to PLU’s Hispanic

.” – Peyton Tell us more about the kinesiology professors. “The faculty in the PLU Kinesiology department are great. They always want the best for you, and are willing to work with you. They are quick to respond, and help you in all different situations. They are very personable, and care for you outside of the kinesiology realm too. I could not ask for better support from the department.” – Peyton “Dr. Katica, who usually teaches biomechanics and adapted physical activity, is awesome and one of my

who are part of RHA care for the community, I got to see it through that lens too. Last year solidified my view that PLU is community-based, welcoming, and fun to be a part of. Why did you want to study nursing? Growing up, I had a few family members who went through some health problems. So being able to see the impact that nurses, doctors, and other caregivers had on my family members was a big thing for me. I wanted to be that person for someone who was in a really vulnerable state, and so I

Regional Park, and headed down the east side of the island which is just gorgeous Today, we’re out on a whale watching cruise – and yes, we were able to see a humpback and her calf for most of the time we were on the water, it’s a strong reminder to take care of this planet we call home, and to protect and cherish these beautiful creatures and the environment they call home. Once we get off the boat we’re headed off to a couple more exchanges – first Mid-Pacific and then later this evening Kalani High

, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

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pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024