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Pacific Lutheran University. As a high schooler in Federal Way, Keim knew college would be his next step. His parents were both successful and supportive, and though neither attended a four-year university, they instilled in him the importance of postsecondary education, and the opportunities it affords. That’s what Keim embraced most about his first-in-the-family status: his parents wholeheartedly supported his pursuit of personal greatness, so his enjoyment of the PLU experience was never just about

decision to attend and play football at Pacific Lutheran University. As a high schooler in Federal Way, Keim knew college would be his next step. His parents were both successful and supportive, and though neither attended a four-year university, they instilled in him the importance of postsecondary education, and the opportunities it affords. That’s what Keim embraced most about his first-in-the-family status: his parents wholeheartedly supported his pursuit of personal greatness, so his enjoyment of

— now the chair of the school’s Nordic Studies program — to work at PLU in the first place. Storfjell was working as an instructor of Scandinavian studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder when he interviewed at PLU in 2005. During a conversation with Janet Rasmussen, then the director of the Wang Center for Global Education, Storfjell broached the possibility of piloting an NAIS program and minor at the university. “She was really receptive to it,” Storfjell said. “That’s one of the reasons I

during times of hardship. Another enjoyable aspect of medical school is being surrounded by other equally passionate medical students always looking to engage the community in meaningful ways through various clubs, organizations or volunteer groups. How did studying Biology at PLU help prepare you for medical school? Sitting among other medical students from Ivy League schools or “big name” universities was at first a little intimidating, but I soon realized that my undergraduate education was in

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experience I would like to share. First, there is no doubt about the quality of PLU education. All I have to do is ask, because the PLU faculties are super friendly and willing to support my study and life. Second, I have many opportunities because of my hard work. My current GPA is 3.23 out of 4. I know it is not the best, but I have tried as a foreign student and am pretty satisfied with this result. Right now, I am working on a personal business project with my mentor, Prof. Rogers. Both of us get

develop skills in oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and community engagement and application. Our graduates are making positive changes in the way gender, sexuality and race are understood globally in the 21st century. Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs Social Service Specialist, Department of Children, Youth and Families Refugee Service Program Assistant, Lutheran Volunteer Corps Legal Advocate, YWCA Pierce County Education Assistant, Washington

. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) Tamara Williams, executive director of the Wang Center for Global Education, says the China program gives students the opportunity to learn about a global superpower from the inside. The experience epitomizes all of PLU’s study away programs that carry the Gateway label. Gateways are defined by a “commitment to long-term partnerships,” Williams said, an open door that meets the educational needs of both places. “The door swings both ways,” she said. Wang Wenhao has found

) Bill Hultman of the Pierce County Bomb Squad works with Diego the bomb dog in Chris Knutzen Hall. +Enlarge Photo “Bomb dogs are notoriously undisciplined,” Hultman explains. But Diego is a pro. Hultman says Diego can detect 17 odors commonly found in hundreds of kinds of explosives. “Fortunately, he finds very little in the real world,” Hultman says. Fortunately, Diego finds none at PLU. By 11 a.m., music from Centennial Plaza fills the air; the crowd has filled the lawn; and the Norwegian advance

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