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class that really changed the way I look at the world, and even myself.” PLU’s GSRS program presented Ash an opportunity to study abroad in Tobago for a month, allowing her to gain hands-on social work experience. Ash partnered with a program for adolescent mothers that combined daycare and school and taught classes like first aid, reproductive health and basic science lessons. Recalling when the group made baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, Ash says, “Just seeing the joy on their faces as they saw
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class that really changed the way I look at the world, and even myself.” PLU’s GSRS program presented Ash an opportunity to study abroad in Tobago for a month, allowing her to gain hands-on social work experience. Ash partnered with a program for adolescent mothers that combined daycare and school and taught classes like first aid, reproductive health and basic science lessons. Recalling when the group made baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, Ash says, “Just seeing the joy on their faces as they saw
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assistant since 2012, and he has been quite impressed with how Knapp has performed thus far. “We have been lucky to have a lot of great interns in our office over the years,” Kohlwes said, “but Jeremy is truly top tier when it comes to his work ethic and enthusiasm for this environment. “He is just as happy meeting with a group of constituents that swing by the office that may not particularly agree with us, as he is sticking around late to provide admin support for Sen. Liias when we are on the Senate
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said. “It’s disappointing to lose, but we’re not upset that we rose to the challenge. Because no one expected anything from us.” On Sunday, we were rained out and spent the first three hours of the day inside avoiding lightning. Ah, the Midwest. While waiting, the team attended a small group discussion on gender equity in Ultimate, watched a frisbee game and stretched. Finally, after the long wait, we were given our field assignments: we were playing inside. And again, we fell to Georgia College
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Jeremy Knapp ‘21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future career Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 16, 2020 Image: Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp ‘21 is learning the ins and outs of the Washington State Senate as an intern for Sen. Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood) in Olympia. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 16, 2020 By By Ernest JasminGuest Writer for Marketing and CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Pacific
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“Show Me the Money!” Q&A about salary increases, funding new initiatives, and budget accountability. Posted by: Thomas Krise / April 12, 2016 April 12, 2016 In the movie Jerry Maguire, the lead character is an incredibly successful and charismatic sports agent. Jerry has a crisis of conscience one night, after the young son of one of his injured players curses him out. Jerry realizes he’s come to value his clients as paychecks instead of as people. He feverishly writes and distributes a mission
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set-up and implementation of Lute Buddies. This includes food during recruitment events, gear, and discretionary funding for mentor use. This work will enable mentors and students to connect on a deeper level.Learn more: Parkland Literary CenterPLUS 100 Staff members Jes Takla, Joanna Royce-Davis and Jen Smith received the Quigg Award to expand Student Life’s PLUS 100: Transition to PLU program. PLUS 100 is an extended-orientation first-year seminar that has shown to increase graduation rates
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“This Fall’s Most Anticipated Young Adult Novels.” (The Kirkus review read, in part: “Engaging, perceptive, witty and at times gut-wrenchingly sad—this is an extraordinary addition to fiction for teens and adults alike.”) We caught up with Mesrobian, who teaches creative writing at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis; here she shares her reaction to literary success, her writing approach—and why attending PLU’s RWW was like “going to Hogwarts.” Q: Your first book, 2013’s Sex & Violence, won the
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Advice for first-year students: Create a study space and routine Posted by: vcraker / July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022 Alina Boorse ’25 shares her experience as a first-year student and offers advice to future students. Read Previous Advice for first-year students: Communicate with your professors Read Next PLU places second in National Science Foundation’s COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in
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National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community Posted by: vcraker / April 7, 2022 Image: Justyn Freeman loads up meals to deliver to local families as part of the Delta Turkey Basket Drive. April 7, 2022 Before attending Pacific Lutheran University, Justyn Freeman ’23 served in the Air Force for six years. Now, he is a senior nursing major and will soon begin his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air
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