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the development of the new Master of Science in Finance program. He points to the considerable time both he and Brown spent in the business world. They both stress pragmatism. It informs the way they teach, and it underscores the value they place in putting students in situations that focus on real-world business and finance issues. “As much as we can simulate reality, then our students will have an edge,” Boeh said. “So the question is: What can we do to simulate reality?” “One of the lessons

was doing. I was in the IHON (international honors) program, and that had a big impact. Eventually, I came around to double majoring in political science and global studies, plus a minor in Hispanic studies. I really connected with global studies at PLU. I had a great IHON experience and I was in the Wang Center a lot. The study away program was one of the main things that drew me to PLU. I studied abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico and completed an internship at a rural development organization that was

position with his internship at internet company Metronet, headquartered in Indiana. The internship was Ronquillo’s first exposure to working as a software engineer. It’s where he says he realized he enjoyed the creativity that comes with user interface and user experience development. At Metronet, he created a feature that allowed users to pay their bills without logging into the website.  “The fact that I was able to create that feature for Metronet and see the results — for example, it reduced

programs for Windows, the Mac, smart phones, and other devices (does anyone remember programming printers?). I will tell you that it takes a long time for a company to build-up the tools and infrastructure to get engineers excited about a new technology. Not so with Amazon Alexa. The software development tools are readily available now for experimenting with Alexa and making a connection in your favorite programming language. (The top four used now are Java, JavaScript, C#, and Python.) Take a look at

time, both hope they can talk about sports. This report was prepared by Content Development Director Barbara Clements. Comments? Questions? Call her at 253-535-7427. Photography by Gilbert W. Arias. Read Previous New Holocaust Chair at PLU Read Next Lost Boy of Sudan COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade

valuable spring break experience that opened his eyes and shifted his perspective. Now, upon returning to PLU, he brings that perspective with him. “After witnessing these different sorts of case studies, I am now able to reflect back on how Tacoma and Parkland were created,” Dobies said, “how certain vices have played out in the development of where we live.” Megan Grover, manager of short-term study away programs, said this alternative spring break is just one of the many ways Lutes can study away

Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) conference in Boise, Idaho.The Rising Star Award honors individuals and programs that exemplify excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college. It encourages affiliates of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) to identify and nurture new members and programs, as well as continue professional development of organization members. NACAC is an organization of

kids in the picture has made this recent development frightening.   “It has made everything get really real – really quickly,” Yvette Drews said. “It is scary to think about what the future could be, raising two children, one on the autism spectrum, by myself.” But hope is not lost, just pricey. “Until now, the system up here works generally by you walking into a doctor’s office or an emergency room and popping down your care card on the back of your driver’s license,” Keven Drews said. “There is

rehabilitation center. Throughout your internship, were there any moments of mentorship or guidance from experienced professionals? How did their support contribute to your growth and development? BD: Throughout my internship, Emily Davenport, veterinarian professional and founder of the RMWA, was an exceptional mentor! She believed in me 100% from the start and pushed me to challenge myself and prove to myself that I could do any scary task I set my mind to! Whether it was simply handling my first hawk or

room for the restoration of youth, the swim would mark the contrast between Anne prior to Lyme and Anne in Bath. We do later witness her growing desire for Sir Elliot. But the complexity of her feelings for him and Wentworth that are so prevalent in the novel are drowned out by banter or, rather, ensnared by an octopus. When the film’s romance and humor were over, I was left thinking about Johnson’s age—she is thirty-three—and Carrie Cracknell’s age—she is forty-two—and wondered why two women who