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, who was in line at the ride Loween was working. “Really my goal was to meet someone from ESPN,” Loween said. “I noticed his badge and that was like bright shiny lights for me. I just started asking him questions about his position. He liked my enthusiasm and passion.” Loween told Gordon about his interest in working for ESPN and Gordon was so impressed that he recommended Loween to apply for an internship with the company. Loween kept in contact with Gordon and emailed him about once a week while

Times about why colleges with a distinct focus have a hidden advantage. While social pressure often steers people toward the “best” schools as measured by things such as standardized test scores and rejection rates, many students have found that the best school for them is not necessarily the highest ranked, but the one that is most tailored to their educational interest or fellow students.  And the outperformance of those schools with a specialized mission is a sign of how colleges and universities

disabilities.  What inspired your team to create the club? I worked with Rayleah Trice, who is also president of the Active Minds Club on campus. She had the idea of starting this club because she wanted to learn more and create a space for those of us who are neurodivergent. The [OAA] recommended that I be the president for the club and it kinda went from there.  What makes this club different from other clubs on campus?  It’s not just centered around an interest, it’s also centered around an identity and

central highlands of Mexico and back to the lands of the Nisqually peoples.Originally from Arizona, Jakowchuk entered PLU with a dance scholarship, tentatively planning to study history and become a teacher. But a physical anthropology class in biological diversity with department chair Dr. Bradford Andrews introduced her to a field—and a way of seeing the past—that piqued her interest. And then in Dr. Andrews’s introduction to archaeology course, Jakowchuk said she just fell in love with the field

revealed to them his newfound passion for the subject.Crenshaw said he’s developed an interest primarily in family or immigration law, and has been able to immerse himself in a world he hadn’t even considered before. In addition to his classes, he secured an internship at Tacoma Pro Bono, a free legal services and aid organization for Pierce County residents. As an intern, Crenshaw’s primary responsibility is to assist clients in filling out their intake forms and providing information that will allow

us about your favorite psychology professor. “Dr. Taylor has been an excellent psychological research & statistics professor. Learning from her has ignited my interest in a branch of psychology I did not previously realize I would have any interest in: research. Under her supervision, I have thoroughly enjoyed designing studies, writing them up, and integrating statistics to interpret results.” – Suzi S. ’24 What are your plans after PLU? “Getting my Bachelors in Psychology at PLU is preparing me

have neither reduced nor eliminated any academic programs. We have not cancelled tenure track faculty searches. We have maintained all sabbatical leave, research and professional development funding. We have maintained all fringe benefit programs and avoided severe staffing reductions. And we have been able to sustain, but not significantly improve, our overall salary position. ●      At the same time we have continued to make strategic investments in technology, we have moved forward with high

company established an endowed scholarship. Applicants must be a junior or senior at an ICW college as of Fall 2019, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and be majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), a health care field, or be preparing to teach in a STEM field. Not automatically renewable. Boeing Application checklist: 1) Junior or senior as of fall 2019 who is majoring in science, technology, engineering, math, or health care; 2) 3.25+ GPA; 3) One-page resume that indicates

NIST SURF Program – Boulder Posted by: nicolacs / January 11, 2022 January 11, 2022 You are invited to participate in the Boulder, Colorado, Laboratories’ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering. Applications for participation in the Boulder SURF program are accepted only on USAJobs.Gov. Opportunities are available in the fields of: Chemical Engineering Electrical

, but what are your thoughts on the plans to improve the facility and technology? You know, investing in the sciences at PLU is investing in future nurses of our community. It is also investing in future physical therapists and doctors — all sorts of future healthcare professionals. So, investing back into PLU is investing in the future of public health and care. It’s investing in your future. Editor’s Note: PLU aims to expand well-being, opportunity, and justice in our region, including through