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people to take on this research and share information and collaborate. The faster we can gather evidence, the sooner we can exchange ideas.” She understands that collaboration is not so popular in academia—though it is a very PLU concept, in the classroom and out. “That’s another huge benefit I got from PLU,” Hunt said. “Learning how to learn is so important.” Global Recognition—and Exposure—from TED2014 Hunt is not done learning yet. This spring, while she awaited word on her Ph.D. applications (one

professional growth; and 3) develop a “sense of community” to encourage the cohort learning model. Inclusivity is built into the structure of the program, and UT Southwestern will prioritize the success of its Amgen Scholars in an environment that builds confidence and community. UT Southwestern Amgen Scholars will receive round-trip air travel to and from Dallas, housing, a $5,000 stipend, and a meal allowance. Additionally, expenses will be paid for Amgen Scholars to attend the National Amgen Scholars

Diversity Center to be a space that people can claim again and feel deeply rooted to. It was such a home. I hope our students can still have that camaraderie and, like, just a dedication to the continued learning.” She fondly recalls people sleeping on the couches often enough to make a calendar of those photos. “That’s how homey and warm it was.” Nicole came to the Diversity Center seeking community with other students of color. In 2015, she graduated with that community, a renewed sense of her

of and accepting in how I relate to people,” he says. “Both within the emergency room and outside of it.” Read Previous Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Read Next PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion LATEST POSTS The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work

to provide proven leadership to our talented business faculty and to take full advantage of our new facilities in PLU’s Morken Center for Learning and Technology,” Killen said. “The campus community looks forward to continued collaboration with Dean Brock on our current endeavor to build our values-based business program into one of the truly distinctive, top-quality programs in the West,” she said. Brock sees the position as an opportunity to “help galvanize the PLU School of Business and

June 16, 2008 Playing in the mud Outfitted in waders and armed with oranges, shallow plastic trays and pH testing kits, faculty members and alumni trudged into Clover Creek. Under the watchful guidance of environmental studies faculty, the group was learning to collect field data about the creek, which is an important watershed in this area, explained Jill Whitman, geosciences professor. It’s the same type of work students in the “Environmental Methods of Investigation” course learn to do. The

in the spring when we have between 50 and 75 people attend.” “There are many different reasons why people come to Jewish club. Some of them want to keep their traditions alive. Many of them are in a religion class and they are interested in learning more. Many of them are just friends of ours,” Eaton said. “I think some of them only come for my freshly baked bread.” “For me spirituality is a sense of oneness and a sense of community. You are part of something larger than yourself. Whether you are

hosted by Finitsis himself. Ryan Seacrest he’s not, but he’s no slouch, either. Before diving into academia, Finitsis was a MTV-VJ in his homeland of Greece. Over the last three years, he’s seen students tell stories through the lens of reality shows, comedies, epics, dramas and a few creative surprises along the way. The only rule: Each presentation has to arrive at an opinion about a story. How they get there, however, is up to them. “Learning doesn’t have to be painful,” Finitsis said. “It can be

design in America isn’t the same in London. Magazine layouts in Europe have more of a “funky” feel to them, she said. “There’s just a different style,” Walker said. Learning what worked in Europe gave Walker a broader understanding of graphic design. And she knows that type of international work experience will be the type of thing that makes her portfolio stand out from the others when she begins her career as a graphic designer. That’s a big deal for someone who thought she’d be the coffee-and-tea

taught at Wichita State and the Associated Colleges of Central Kansas. His portfolio includes project coordination and research for the University of Kansas Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities. Kline has taught in elementary and junior high schools. Of note is Kline’s work in the Washington Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, where he has served for six years, two of those as president. He is an expert on professional education in the state and has testified on various