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Beyond the Classroom

Our signature integrative learning opportunities (PEAKs) will give you an edge in future academic and occupational endeavors.

All ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº graduates will show at least two Pivotal Experience in Applied Knowledge (PEAK) involvement in their portfolio. Your PEAK might be a special course, an internship, a global learning experience, or a service project.

Integrating this involvement into a student's four-year ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº experience is evidence of our long-running commitment to using a liberal arts foundation to prepare leaders for a world of change.

One example of a PEAK: 10 ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº students embarked on a student-led spring Breakaway trip across the western U.S., where they were immersed in issues of sustainability. The students learned about what is possible for campus sustainability at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº and shared goals for policies relating to environmental issues.
One PEAK for Nick McGinley '23 is his role as director of marketing for SALT.
Carrie Voss '22 completed a PEAK as this year's homecoming chair.
PEAKs can include leadership as an R.A. like Gunnar Aas '22, Hoyum Hall.
Help the environment and get a PEAK at the same time. Lauren Nelson '22 is a sustainability student leader.

Learning + Doing

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Faith + Learning in an Entrepreneurial World

Cobber hockey player Kevin Ness ’24 shares his valuable experiences as a finance major and Barry Scholar in the Offutt School of Business.

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Compassion in Action

Crisavy Seeman’s interests in volunteerism, sustainability, and relationship-building blend into her Cobber experience.

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