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for their next step in life. Tilden promised that PLU prepares its students for this step. Don’t expect to be the CEO of a company coming out of college, but PLU students are prepped to take the next step, he said. “Then, you will put your education to work.” The purpose of touring Alaska Airlines and World Vision was “to expose students to different career opportunities and paths,”said Bobbi Hughes, executive director of Career Connections. “This was very successful in terms of interest,” Hughes

tie to the community and an interest in staying here. I hope to be part of an organization that’s involved in the community. I would like to continue to be a part of what changes happen here.” Those who volunteer with him, like Kayleigh Bradley, say they recognize Goble’s dedication to his volunteer work. “He wants to come in and empower people,” said Bradley, who lived and volunteered with Goble in Omaha. “He recognizes a lot of the privileges he has and wants to make sure other people can get

, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it.” Paulson honed his ability to say things brilliantly at PLU, where he majored in Chemistry and moonlighted as a philosopher, with a particular interest in the Philosophy of Science. Then, Paulson counted himself “part of the massive pre-med crowd,” following the vocational itinerary of his father—until he began to write for The Mooring Mast and discovered a philosophy of journalism. “I was getting irritated by bad reporting on science and environmentalism

knowledgeable and interested in their subject. “PLU professors genuinely enjoy educating and are capable of holding interest as well as teaching in a functional way because they are engaging and passionate about their subject matter.” Students enjoy the typical PLU teaching style that places a greater emphasis on discussion and group activities, explaining that discussion and activity time make learning much more exciting. Some PLU students said their professors “are not afraid to challenge us,” and all

was like to run for public office and how PLU prepared her for this journey:What was the experience like running for public office? It was filled with every challenge, every emotion, and so many interesting stories — I could write a book! But overall, it was an incredible way to get to know my city and my community. Walking every inch of this city certainly made me very aware of the inequitable way that investments have been made in Tacoma and makes me want to fight for change even more

Stream LGBT Studies films October 2022 Gender and Sexuality Week activities calendar Authors featured in the exhibit: “adrienne maree brown grows healing ideas in public through her multi-genre writing, her music and her podcasts. Informed by 25 years of movement facilitation, somatics, Octavia E Butler scholarship and her work as a doula, adrienne has nurtured Emergent Strategy, Pleasure Activism, Radical Imagination and Transformative Justice as ideas and practices for transformation. She is the

. What’s next? This coming fall I will be pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience at UC Davis, a school I chose because of my particular interest in autism spectrum disorders. With my research, I hope to increase our understanding of the underpinnings of this rapidly growing disorder and help develop improved therapies for affected individuals. Ashley Marshall – Bachelor of Science in chemistry, minor in mathematics Why PLU? PLU’s campus is beautiful and I wanted the small college, personable feel that PLU

inclusion and advancement of women in science positions at all levels, from early career to senior leadership. Free and open to all. Registration required. FREE VIRTUAL WOMEN IN TRADES EVENT – March 3rd from 3:30-7:00PM (PST) This is an open house forum where you will have the opportunity to discuss a potential career path of Trades! Here at the City of Tacoma we have many amazing opportunities within Power, Water, Rail, Environmental Services, Planning Development Services & Public Works! This will be

facilities such as the Puget Sound Restoration Fund hatchery. Interns are encouraged to present the results of their project to public or scientific audiences through journal articles, conference presentations, or class presentations, with the assistance of mentors at WDFW or their institution. The amount of funds available will likely range between $6,000 – $12,000 depending on the scope of the project. Work with a faculty or staff member at your academic institution to develop a short (1 – 2 page

connect to places, and how intimately knowing a local place helps us to understand and connect with the world as a whole. The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period and is free and open to the public. The Earth Day lecture is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and by the Environmental Studies Program, which educates students to engage actively and critically the complex relationships between people and the environment, drawing upon integrated and interdisciplinary perspectives