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-on experience (literally) with some of the native-winged creatures during her time at the Alliance. Read about her once-in-a-lifetime experience below! How did your internship experience come to be at Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance? BD: The founder of Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance posted an ad for the internship on ornithologyexcgange.com. This link was then sent to me by my PLU mentor Ben Sonnenberg ‘14, a former PLU research assistant. (PLU mentors are PLU alumni who have already made

post-graduate lives and will remain connected through the strong community fabric that is ever present for all alumni who come through PLU during their college years. Below are four individual stories of students who will soon join that alumni class (Alaa Alshaibani, Theo Hofrenning, Takara Mitsui and Thomas Horn). They reflect upon their experiences with study away, music performances, social justice efforts and rigorous academics at PLU, and look ahead to the exciting experiences that

interview. In the past, I felt like an imposter, but I remembered my classes—especially economics—and how my professors taught me that if I can survive complex economic concepts, I can survive a complex project. I’m forever thankful for them giving me a bar to strive for.Do you have any plans for after commencement? There are several opportunities I am entertaining for post-commencement. However, first and foremost, I will take a short break and solo travel somewhere sunny with good food. A recharge is

-term.  I would not trade what I have learned from PLU for anything.  I have had access to so many opportunities with travel, internships, research and ACSM Northwest Meetings. I now know I have a passion for helping people both with their physical and mental outlooks and finding tools for them to unlock their best life.  I am determined to end my time here on a high note and know the MSK will do just that! What are you most excited to learn? I am most excited to dive deeper into Sports and Exercise

; combine that with attainable goals and we create an environment of optimistic energy. Tell us a few fun experiences that you’ve had since you began teaching at PLU. I love the importance PLU gives to being a world citizen. Travel with students or performing ensembles is truly life changing. The Wind Ensemble has toured China, Australia, Spain and Portugal. My study away class goes to Vienna, Leipzig, Prague, Berlin, and Salzburg. All of these experiences are incredibly fun and full of adventures. And

Concordia rounded out the group. During her stay in Tanzania, Webb said two of the most difficult aspects have been seeing “crushing poverty” every day and adjusting to the slower pace of life. “I’m kind of ashamed, because of the different natures of the problems, to say that they have been equally so,” she said. Webb’s had to face the inequities that exist between herself and most Tanzanians. While she attends an expensive private university and spends thousands of dollars to travel and create life

to returning. “As nerdy as it sounds, I am thrilled to be able to work in the city archives and libraries,” Paso said. “Research is something that I enjoy, particularly when it is connected to my passion for social justice and it is rare for an undergraduate to be able to travel to the original sources for this kind of project.” Kelly Ryan will be working in Macedonia as a Fulbright Fellow. Kelly Ryan – Research in Macedonia Ryan will be working with the Nansen Dialogue Network in Skopje

Klaus-Wilhelm Rath,” presented at the Lessons & Legacies Holocaust Conference (Nov. 1-4, 2012). These activities have benefited tremendously from research and travel support provided by Ericksen’s position as the  Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies. Among other things, this support allowed research in Berlin during most of June and July. Ericksen also had a chance in June to attend a 25th anniversary celebration in Göttingen of a book on the history of Göttingen University, Die Universität

Nations special report. That startling statistic caught the attention of three PLU Communication students, all of whom are members of the award-winning MediaLab program. Intrigued, the trio began asking questions, conducting research and investigating the issue. Now, after more than a year of research, travel, interviews and production, the result is a new documentary film titled Waste Not: Breaking Down the Food Equation, which premieres in Tacoma on Nov. 8. Waste Not explores the complexities

the years to follow, Miller’s desire to experience and photograph natural environments motivated him to travel independently and lead groups of teens on excursions throughout North and Central America, including Costa Rica, the North Cascades, Glacier National Park, and the Alsek River. During his years spent leading youth into the backcountry, Miller came to understand how his work as an educator and guide could inform his work as a nature photographer. Eventually, Miller’s passion for