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research on a less publicized aspect of the Valley of the Kings. Many hidden, undecorated tombs spread throughout the Valley of the Kings have been overshadowed by the glory of the celebrated royal tombs and remain untouched by most archeologists. Because of the lack inscriptions and burial treasure, very little is known about the mummies that lay within these undecorated tombs. “Those were the tombs that fascinated me,” said Ryan. “The fact that they were in the Valley of the Kings means they must

collectively tell Parkland’s story. And, while acknowledging and showcasing the community’s values, it also will be helpful for PLU and Parkland to build a better understanding of one another. Work on the mural already has begun—a group of volunteers gathered to prime the art wall at the Parkland Post Office, on the corner of Garfield and C streets, on April 26. But the inspiration for the project struck quite a while ago—and quite a ways away. On a Wang Center Research Grant trip to Oaxaca, Mexico

United States to further their educations at Lutheran universities. Nine of those students attended—and then graduated from—Pacific Lutheran University. Follow the ‘€˜Namibia Nine’€™ Team On its blog On Facebook: Namibia Nine On Twitter: @namibianine Now the tables—and travel visas—have turned: Over the years, all nine Namibian graduates returned to their homeland, and this month, a diverse filmmaking team of PLU alumni, faculty, staff and students is there to research and record the profound impact

Gene Abrams received the Allendoerfer prize for their article “Mad Veterinarians.” Sklar said when she originally got her Ph.D., her area of research was very abstract and not accessible by most undergraduates, let alone lay audiences. “But my passion has always been for popularizing and inspiring enthusiasm for mathematics, so during my time at PLU my scholarship has become increasingly devoted to these goals,” she said. “Mathematics Magazine is the perfect journal for presenting mathematics in an

with creating a new summer event. Miller, who majored in communication, says that her experiences working for MediaLab, a student-run media organization within PLU’s School of Arts and Communication, helped her land her dream gig at Wild Waves and hit the ground running. “I was the public relations executive,” Miller said. “That role really prepared me for social media management, planning out projects and research, and coordinating timely messaging in a variety of mediums.”Through MediaLab, Miller

be able to utilize criminological research methods to collect and analyze data, integrate interdisciplinary ideas to develop nuanced perspectives on social and legal system issues, and critique social and economic systems that shape the criminal legal system.” Pittman adds that the launch of the new program is timely. “Students who are coming to PLU today have grown up in a complicated era of digital surveillance, policing and war,” he says. “This major will give them the historical context as to

prepares diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career to build vibrant and equitable communities through three innovative programs: Act Six, Seed Internships and Seed Teachers. The organization partners with community organizations, high schools, colleges and employers; working together to provide cohort-based leadership training, college success support and career development programming to underrepresented students and graduates. The organization also utilizes research-based

covers the modeling process and techniques, then asks students what they’re interested in. “It’s an ocean of knowledge,” she said. “You can pretty much model anything.” In her own research, Zhu uses math to understand underlying mechanisms in developmental biology, such as pattern formations in butterflies, the kind of unexpected application that opens students’ minds to possible connections—not only between math, physics and computer science, but also the life sciences and humanities, connections

Noyce scholar and future teacher Read Next Inspired by Women: Cora Beeson’s research in Indonesia began with her Taiwanese Grandmother’s caretaker COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy

Namibia, where she essentially built her classroom—from the daily lessons to the posters on the walls.  “I learned what it was like to kickstart a music classroom from nothing,” Jessa says. “I created my own safe space, and that was really fun.” Read Previous Inspired by Women: Cora Beeson’s research in Indonesia began with her Taiwanese Grandmother’s caretaker Read Next Creative Community: Autumn Thompson ’24 reimagines PLU spaces—in the art gallery and the residence halls COMMENTS*Note: All comments