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. What makes you proud to be a PLU faculty member? The accomplishments of former students. To watch them thrive in highly competitive fields is gratifying. That might be grad schools, or the professional world. Does PLU feel different than other universities that you’ve studied or taught at? Yes it does! It is a much more personalized and caring environment. When I first came to campus, I was struck by the obvious level of care and personalized attention. High standards and rigor create pressure
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. Student Fellowship program. Since 1975, PLU has had 79 Fulbright recipients. So, why is PLU so good at getting Fulbright scholarships? “That PLU ranked so high testifies not only to the quality of PLU, but to the quality of a liberal arts education,” said Troy Storfjell, assistant professor of languages and literatures, and for several years, the university’s Fulbright program adviser. “The Fulbright Fellowship is an ideal match with the global focus of this university,” he added. It is not that PLU
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testament to the enduring nature of the relationships she cultivates. From instilling confidence in a high school senior considering PLU to guiding student researchers and mentoring faculty and staff on campus, Shore’s impact is immeasurable. The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring was established by a gift from the late Tom Carlson, Professor of Biology, and honors Professor Emeritus of Biology Art Gee, who excelled as a mentor to colleagues and students in his many years of service on the faculty
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. “I say ‘yes’ to different possibilities,” she says. “I like trying new things.” That kind of thinking helped her segue from jobs in art education and publishing to public education communications.As senior director for communications, government relations and public engagement for Educational Service District 113, her team provides services such as writing, video production and graphic design for school districts in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties. They also foster
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December 1, 2010 ‘I always wanted to go to med school. Then I found something I love even MORE.’ By Chris Albert PLU senior Lauren Thiele has always wanted to make positive change in the world. It’s why, for as long as she could remember, she wanted to go to medical school. It’s also why she came to PLU. “A lot of it is the social justice aspect of medicine,” she said. “I wanted to be one of those people that could do good in the world.” Thiele knew PLU had an impressive program that prepares
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. While he didn’t have a father figure growing up, his coaches over the years have helped fill the void – from his three coaches at W.F. West High School, in Chehalis, Wash., to Murray at PLU. “It is a very, very special relationship,” said Cooper, who was a star basketball player in her own right and is seventh all time in the state of Washington for points scored in high school. “Chad is one of the first guys that has been in his life that no matter what, stands by his side. “Over the years, the
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Suit Up For Senior Year: College Application Tips & Tricks Posted by: vcraker / November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 Have you wondered what the college application process is really like? How does a 4-year university admission counselor view your application? We will discuss things you can do to stand out from the crowd! What classes should you be taking in high school? What experiences are important? Will my bad grade in one class ruin my chances of getting into my dream college? If you are
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$6,000-$10,000+ stipend, depending on the internship Certificate of recognition $1,000 professional development stipend Opportunity to nominate an inspiring high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials. The application deadline is November 30, 2017. If interested please visit: www.acs.org/SCI SCI Scholars flyer Read Previous Medical Terminology for Allied Health Read Next
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selected for 10-week Summer 2018 internships at 14 companies. Winners will receive $6,000-$10,000+ stipend, depending on the internship Certificate of recognition $1,000 professional development stipend Opportunity to nominate an inspiring high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials. If interested please visit: www.acs.org/SCI or see the SCI Scholars flyer Read Previous 2018
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Application for the ACS Scholars Program Now Open! Posted by: alemanem / January 18, 2018 January 18, 2018 The ACS Scholars Program is a renewable, undergraduate scholarship available to American Indian, African American, and Hispanic/Latino high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors intending to or already majoring in a chemical science and planning a career in a chemical science field. The ACS scholarship is also available to students in two-year college programs
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