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before applying for The Martinez Foundation’s scholarship. To qualify, applicants will come from an under-represented minority background, have financial need, and agree to teach in a Washington State public school for a minimum of three years. Awardees also demonstrate a commitment to eliminating the opportunity gap in Washington State and have a desire to participate in a cohort of Fellows dedicated to lifelong professional development and excellence in teaching. “We are very excited to add three

Languages (TESOL) certification. This internationally recognized program prepares individuals for English teaching, particularly for overseas opportunities. “For those aspiring to teach abroad, TESOL certification is invaluable in securing international employment,” said Angenette Pickett Call, Program Manager for Continuing Education. “Aligned with PLU’s commitment to global education, this certification expands knowledge and enhances the ability to teach English domestically and internationally.” The

who are part of RHA care for the community, I got to see it through that lens too. Last year solidified my view that PLU is community-based, welcoming, and fun to be a part of. Why did you want to study nursing? Growing up, I had a few family members who went through some health problems. So being able to see the impact that nurses, doctors, and other caregivers had on my family members was a big thing for me. I wanted to be that person for someone who was in a really vulnerable state, and so I

. “And that’s exactly the way it should be.” Born in China, and then growing up and studying in Switzerland, Fischer came to the U.S. in the 1950s, when biochemistry was in its infancy. He noted wryly that money poured into the National Institute of Health, and his field of research, after then President Eisenhower had a heart attack. He marked the great technical advances of the 20th century squarely in the area of physics. As for the last half of the century – the fields of genetic engineering and

New Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna Posted by: Kate Williams / March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 By Mackenzie Cooper '19PLU’s music faculty welcomes their newest hire, Cassio Vianna. The native of Brazil brings with him an extensive resume of teaching, composing, and performing jazz music. This year, he’ll begin a new journey channeling his passion into educating and inspiring PLU students as director of the University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos, as well as teaching History of Jazz

professionals join us in our mission to promote the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.” The Pacific Lutheran University MSF is jointly offered by faculty from Finance, Economics, Accounting, and Mathematics to present a cross-disciplinary education that uniquely prepares graduates to excel in financial careers. Graduates are equipped to hit the ground running with a powerful set of skills and tools from a curriculum designed in

What About Monkeypox? Posted by: Marcom Web Team / July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022 Monkeypox has now shown up in Pierce County and we are in close contact with Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) to determine an appropriate initial campus and Health Center response to this matter. TPCHD sends out regular updates on new cases, which, as of today, number two unrelated individuals, neither of whom have experienced recent travel. This link will take you to the TPCHD announcements related to

July 7, 2008 Leading the fight Mark Twain once complained that everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it. With apologies to Twain, I’d like to suggest that many people today are talking about global health but nobody seems to agree on what to do about it. Increasingly, arguments are flaring in this burgeoning field that go to root principles. And if the basic concept itself is fuzzy, the core principles are also up for debate. Just a decade ago, a precise definition of

for herself in two distinct areas of its music scene. As the featured vocalist of the renowned Gil Evans Project, her “sweet, declarative voice” (ejazznews.com) and “infectious performances” (allmusic.com) on their two GRAMMY Award-nominated albums, Centennial and Lines of Color, have been roundly praised by critics. Wendy has performed as a leader or featured vocalist in NYC at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, Jazz Standard, Cornelia Street Cafe, 55 Bar, and Shapeshifter Lab, and in many fine concert

September 7, 2009 Making an art out of giving of oneself Melinda Cox ’71, has never been shy about volunteering her time to help others. As an art professor at Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, Cox regularly juggles teaching and volunteer work. “I have always volunteered my time,” said Cox, who graduated from PLU with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. “I spent many years with the Washington State University/Pierce County Clothing and Textile advisors teaching kids to sew, among other