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Benson Research Fellows Study Terminal Illness By Michael Halvorson. Each year, the Business and Economic History program at Pacific Lutheran University awards summer research fellowships for innovative work that aligns with the mission of the University. Sarah Cornell-Maier, Benson Fellow In 2018, a student-faculty research team led by Sarah Cornell-Maier and… July 6, 2018 Business and Economic HistoryMark MulderSarah Cornell-MaierTerminal illness research
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English Literature graduate from Pacific Lutheran University with minors in History and Holocaust and Genocide Studies whose interests are also firmly rooted in the long nineteenth century- especially Austen. She is compelled by the intersections of gender, trauma, and race endemic to these areas of research. She is currently completing a Masters in Publishing Studies at the University of Stirling in Scotland with the intention of pursuing a career in the publishing sector. It is hard for her to
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provides other opportunities for him to consult, lecture and publish on the role of Lutheran higher education in linking academic study and ethical commitments. In addition, income from the endowment will fund a yearly Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU, the first of which took place last September. All that is great for the university. But Torvend speaks even more enthusiastically about what the chair will mean for the students, faculty and staff of PLU. He likes to talk about placing the Lutheran
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. Explore Institutional EffectivenessThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the University’s efforts toward mission fulfillment through the coordination and management of strategic planning and progress; institutional accreditation and improvement; and data integration and institutional research. 40% Students of Color 45% First Generation Students 20% First-Time Undergraduate 50% Commuter Students 80% Undergraduates Receive Financial Aid or Scholarships 320Staff 375Faculty 100Tenure/Tenure
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(opportunities) and I could combine these two interests of mine and do them both at the same time — and wouldn’t that be an amazing career?” After a brief stint teaching for the Puyallup School District, Akerman took the plunge and began working as a temp employee for Point Defiance Zoo, supplementing her income by substitute teaching in the offseason. Her hard work was eventually rewarded three years ago with a full-time job at the zoo’s Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. “In the summers we do a big production
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perform abroad at least once during their four years at PLU. “Enhancing the endowment for the financial support of students is critical to ensuring access to college for all, regardless of their economic standing,” said Karl Stumo, vice president for admission and enrollment services. “It also enables the university to attract a diverse group of highly-qualified students, and enrich their educational experiences.” The Agnes Berge Smith Music Scholarship is a good example. “It’s one of the most
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trafficking, see Pierce County’s Homeless Programs for information.Housing Options for RentersLow-Income Rental Housing Looking for affordable housing in Pierce County? Human Services has collected resources to assist low-income families to find an apartment that fits their budget and needs. The majority of these apartments are rent-restricted and require income verification. You must apply for housing at either the agency or property. You do not apply through Pierce County Human Services. Resources Call
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local economy and fund their projects. Lucas is a Social Scientific Assistant for IREACH (Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health), a division of Washington State University, where he coordinates two research studies focused on eliminating health disparities in Native American communities. He is also in his second (and final) year of a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Washington, in the Global Health track. His thesis’ focus is conceptualizing
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experience and interests in oceanography and data science are welcome to apply. International students with strong interests in pursuing graduate programs in US institutions are also welcome to apply. We are particularly eager to provide research and mentoring opportunities to First Generation students and those from historically underrepresented groups in STEM. Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/230646977807066. Applications will be accepted until June 1st, 2023. Decisions will be sent out by June
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places and issues as an international student, I wonder how I can fully relate these interactions into the context of my own life, nation, and culture. With regards to Mexico, a country with significant economic and political ties to the US, both institutionally and locally, how does this shape the dynamic? In other words, how does something like learning about local forest management techniques in a small indigenous town in northern Oaxaca, Mexico, connect to larger, global environmental issues, and
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