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something. She snapped a few pictures in the Mortvedt library — where she initially intended to study for class — and posted them to social media. Then, Anderson encouraged her friends to take pictures with paper signs, finishing the phrase “Will ____ Be Next?” And the campaign was born. “We just did it,” Anderson said. “We took a couple pictures and it was not very well planned, because we didn’t think it would go very big.” Anderson and others use social media and public rallies to spread the

Huang. She says her PLU experience — coupled with her time spent in the semester-long study away program in Namibia — bolstered her vocational resolve. In Windhoek, Huang visited various clinics with her classmates. “I saw how hard it was for people to access proper care,” she said. “Some people have to walk miles to a clinic only to find that they weren’t able to provide the appropriate medical care. It reinforced my desire to become a doctor and help others.” While her schedule is filled with

womxn, nonbinary, femme and trans people of color by providing opportunities to discuss self-love, colorism, growth, and the challenges and joys of being us.”  We talked to Jordan more about her path through PLU and how it feels to be back on campus and in a job that is close to both her heart and her home. When you attended PLU, what did you study and why did you choose PLU? I attended PLU from 2011-2015. I studied social work. I chose PLU because of their competitive programming and rigorous

enrolled in PLU’s MBA program. He also solicited advice from PLU business school dean Mark Mulder, whose marketing class had worked with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County to study value-added agriculture. “I use a lot of that research every day up here, and there are other farms that do, as well,” Miller said.Tulip Town Website“We just really rolled up our sleeves and realized we’re not going to hit projections; but if we can hit costs, we get to do this again next year.” Deprived

words on the responsibilities of those who govern, provide healthcare, and care for family and friends. Tuesday, December 15 at 6 p.m.Why Study Religion? Luther talked about those who were flippant about the plague and “too rash and reckless” during it. Can you briefly explain this part of his argument, and how it parallels current events? So, we have the advantage of modern science. And what is so striking to me and horrific to me would be political leaders not paying any attention to medical

school—and also study Japanese—really appealed to me.” Carrato began PLU with plans to follow in his father’s professional footsteps, but his post-college travels cemented his passion for service over law or business. He became interested in human rights and NGOs and earned a master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Oregon.  “I love service,” he says. “I thought for sure I’d be working for an NGO. I was going to be out there living in a village—which I now realize was a bit of

. Louis, Mo., sends Laurie-Berry's BIOL 358 Plant Physiology class millet seeds with random mutations. Student teams study plants in PLU’s warm, sunny greenhouse, watching for genetic traits that help millet grow taller or produce more seeds.“The Danforth Center is crowdsourcing genetic research,” Laurie-Berry says. “We’re helping Danforth go through thousands of seeds, identifying which are worth studying. No one knows how each one will behave.” PLU students are joining high school and undergraduate

. YouTube videos, books, movies, and shows, I used to want to know everything about this field of study, so when I saw that my two favorite professors were leading an astronomy summer research, I knew I had to be a part of it.”  In the mesmerizing depths of the universe lies a treasure trove of history known as globular clusters. These stellar time capsules are home to some of the oldest stars in our galaxy, holding secrets of the past. Jessica Ordaz spent the summer studying these ancient star clusters

. Aidan Donnelly ’25 | Chemistry major with minors in biology and Hispanic studies The importance of collaboration “A memorable task that stood out during summer research was working with our collaborators. It was an incredible experience to meet and work with other professors and students in different fields of study and connect their research to ours as well as the overarching project.” Read Previous Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center Read Next PLU students

, but she’s now focused more on the user and customer experience. And she will continue working on her “passion project” to assist local business owners. PLU provided Ambachew with opportunities and flexibility as she traveled her college path. “If you do things out of love instead of fear, you’ll see results and like what you’re doing,” she says.Study-Away at PLU!Study-away at PLU and immerse yourself in a country, culture or discipline that you never imagined – and get credit for it, too! Read