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coursework. As a Tacoma native, it was important for me to stay local so that I could continue serving in my community. I decided ultimately on social work because I believe wholeheartedly in the core values and I wanted them to guide my work throughout my life.Since graduation, you have worked with young people and have accomplished so much. How do you think those experiences prepared you for your new job at PLU? I have worked with youth and young adults in many different ways. Youth in foster care
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students in analyzing lab-generated mutant seed populations in partnership with Danforth. Students care for the plants, recording the number of seedheads produced and any branches or unusual seedheads or leaf shapes. At the semester’s end, students collect seeds from each millet plant to mail back to Danforth, along with their findings.Expanding knowledge and opportunityThe Mutant Millets project refines Setaria viridis, a small, hardy grass that grows wild throughout North America. Otherwise known as
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lives, choose where they go to school or work and have access to water and food. You can’t help but care about hearing people talk about their hopes and dreams after seeing them denied on a first-hand basis. What type of work do you perform as PLU’s Vet Corps Navigator? I help provide our military-affiliated students (veterans, spouses or dependents) with peer-to-peer mentorship. In their transition to academic life, they have different barriers or obstacles than traditional students do. They have a
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mortified, that his writing is receiving national attention. Even 30 years into his writing career, he still feels exposed at the thought of so many people reading his work. However, he is gratified to see the value readers find in his poetry. “I myself care about poetry so deeply,” Professor Barot said. “I love the work of many poets, and it’s wonderful to think of my own work contributing to that kind of economy.” The Galleons, by Professor Rick Barot Published by Milkweed Editions, The Galleons has
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care about every student and about each of you, they work hard, they are wise and they are very generous. Pause and reflect on the 40,000 PLU graduates who work and serve around the world and who, as our market research indicated again last year, overwhelmingly both respect and love this place. Pause and reflect on the fact that last year alone some 10,000 donors invested in the work you do: Yes, my friends and colleagues, we have been tasked to do important work. It is work grounded in our
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professional and informal experiences, and how it shaped you. When it comes to addressing challenges, it is important to mention challenges that you can grow from, as well as specific steps you plan to take to lead you to such growth. As an example, you might face being employed full-time or having children to care for, and finding childcare during the day while being enrolled in a program. Explain to the reader what steps you would take in time-management and prioritization to show how you will overcome
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through classes and study away programs. Networking opens up many opportunities. While at Seattle Children’s, I was responsible for reaching out to find traumatic brain injury resources in Alaska for a study at Children’s. In the fall of 2022, I did preliminary literature review research and interview-question Spanish translation for a University of Washington palliative care and dementia issues project. As part of that project, I’m helping translate resources for brain injury recovery. I also
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up every morning and say, “I am a musician, and that is what gives me life.” As long as I am happy and my music makes others happy, that’s all I care about. Read Previous Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies Read Next Around the PNW: Rock climbing with PLU Outdoor Rec 🧗♂️ LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App August 21, 2024 Understanding College Costs: The Real Price You’ll
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of five kids. My desire to teach my little cousins and siblings while growing up signaled to me that teaching might be a good path. Also, my dad passed away when I was in third grade, and my teachers really stepped up to support me. I remember that so fondly. Trauma can really affect students, and I want to be able to show the same care and concern to my students as my teachers showed for me.What led you to PLU? My oldest sister attended PLU for a couple of years, so I was familiar with PLU. I
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understanding how choices made individually and collectively affect issues such as immigration, health care, environmental issues, or income inequality? The PLU Economics Department offers the unique opportunity to participate in an economics alumni mentoring program for all majors to help you prepare for your life beyond PLU. Keep reading to learn more!Watch to find out how students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU economics graduate to gain insight into the vast array of career
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