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issues, film nights, dinners, and many other activities. What happened to the rows of computers students expect to see in a language “lab”?  The center has a laptop cart with 25 laptops that is delivered directly to language classes in the Hauge Administration Building.  In other words, during class the “lab” comes to you.  Language faculty members have used the laptops in classes to do research and writing, to record speaking activities, and to deliver multimedia exams. Language centers and keeping

including: dinners with faculty, LC retreat, film screenings, and more! Overnight hosts for prospective high school students who are first-generation college students Visits to local high schools to talk about one’s experience in college Panels on campus sharing stories about one’s experience as a first-generation college student “Field trips” to campus resources like the Library, which includes the Writing Center and Academic Assistance Additional Resources for First Generation College Students I’m

her studies as part of the Rainier Writing Workshop. These and other stories throughout these pages highlight the persistent, creative and driven alumni who help make PLU’s programs distinct. They chose PLU for their advanced degree, for much more than the letters after their name. Who will be next? Visit plu.edu/graduate to learn more about our distinct graduate programs, and the possibilities awaiting you. Geoff Foy, Associate Provost for Graduate Programs and Continuing Education Catherine Chan

GIVING OCT. 15-16 Give to what you Love! You can keep a student like Olivia at PLU with your gift on Bjug Day Oct. 15-16 Last year, Olivia Yanak ’21 worried about whether she could remain at PLU. “I was genuinely afraid of not being able to afford my next year,” recalled Olivia, an English/writing major. Olivia didn’t yet know that donors like you are the solution. When you give to support scholarships — as you can this year on Bjug Day — you make a future at PLU possible for students like Olivia

effectively in writing and presentations. Practice Critical Thinking: Lean to look beyond the surface of issues to discover the “why”. Build your analytical skills. Solve problems and identify opportunities. Gain a Global Perspective: Learn about different cultures and how to analyze the interactions of groups and societies through a global and historical perspective. Prepare for Graduate School: An undergraduate major in sociology provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in a wide range of

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Economics Alum Receives Award TACOMA – Michael Spiedel, PLU alum in Economics and Hispanic Studies, was announced as one of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Under Forty” award recipients. Michael combined his interest in Spain and Economics by writing his economics capstone on the impact of trade policies of Francisco… June 24, 2019