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problem-solving process. First, you identify a problem. Ambachew noticed that many people in her community wanted to start a business but still needed a unique brand identity. Next, you find a solution. Ambachew created an agency to serve as a consultant for minority business owners. The third step asks innovators to experiment with what works and what doesn’t, repeating this step by trialing – and then improving – solutions, until success is achieved. At present, Ambachew is assisting two women in

represents PLU in Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As a member of Sen. Manka Dhingra’s (D-45) office, Huynh actively participates in the legislative process by meeting with policy stakeholders and communicating with constituents. Although the shift to professional life can challenge any college student, Huynh, who aspires to become a lawyer and uplift her community, serves as the president of PLU’s Pre-Law Club and is double majoring in political science and philosophy. She expanded

about yet another racially-motivated incident in our country, we have another stunning situation to process: The resignations of the University of Missouri’s top two administrators represented a remarkable coup for student protesters, who have long demanded that leadership deal with their concerns about pervasive racism, among other issues on campus. But the looming question now – for Mizzou and for every college campus in the nation – is what happens next? How does a university create a climate in

objects. I am still teaching at BC, taking classes and researching. I am taking part in a Holocaust seminar this semester with Professor Herzog, and am working on an independent study with Joan Scott.” If anyone wants to reach out to Carli with questions about grad school or the application process, please feel free to contact me at csnyder1@gradschool.cuny.eduand please reach out to Beth Kraig (kraigbm@plu.edu) if you have an alumni story of your own to share with us! We can add your story to our

Lucia is chosen from an essay and interview process. Applicants show their dedication to service and demonstrate Luther’s core elements of higher education. The chosen Lucia is granted a $1000 scholarship. This year’s scholarship was awarded and the students were celebrated, even though the celebration had changed.In addition to planning such events, Dr. Schroeder has also prioritized community in less formal but equally important ways. That includes “checking with people, I make phone calls now a

situation, many adults end up asking themselves after college: “can I get an unrelated master’s degree?” Let’s explore the process of going back to grad school for an unrelated degree.Tip: Which graduate program is right for you? Explore our educational guides to learn more about PLU’s programs.Explore Free Graduate Education GuidesWhy go back to school for an unrelated degree?There are so many reasons to go back to school for an unrelated master’s degree. Maybe you resonate with one of the situations

field, the application process can be daunting.  Most applications require letters of recommendation, standardized exams and official scores, transcripts, and a personal statement of professional goals. The personal statement component is crucial in telling your story.  Your graduate application essay should focus on your professional and academic goals and how your desired graduate program would help you achieve them. All too often, admission committees see personal statement essays that pack in

decided on a whim that I needed to audition. I was really nervous that I wouldn’t be good enough. I walked in and auditioned for Dr. Nance. He welcomed me, and I thought I would sound bad and he would reject me, but he told me that my singing was beautiful. I will never forget how he chased me out of the choir room to talk to me about coming to PLU and studying more music. The impact that made on me — the fact that I felt wanted here — it’s a big reason I am a student here now. What is your process

sets of investment data. It’s good to get experience automating manual processes, which companies with data roles are often looking to do. They want to find out how we can make this process faster and take the human hands out of it, not so that we can employ fewer people, but so that we can put those human hands on a more important task. Getting firsthand experience, seeing those manual processes get automated – that’s really huge.Interested in PLU's Economics Program?Are you interested in

are taught to treat all of our resources with respect,” she said. “We recognize that when we consume meat that it has a spirit, for example. “He said as Indians we are taught not to mistreat or disrespect resources because if we do then things like global warming happen.” After going through that entire explanation process, Hall and her elder worked through a new phrase:  sqw’ó7 tse mékw’-stáng. Hall said this directly translates as “united the everything.” In other words, everything is together