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Three years ago, Katie Blanchard ‘13 was set on fire and nearly killed by a colleague at a military health center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Since then, Blanchard has undergone over 100 recovery-related surgeries, filed a personal injury claim against the Army and enrolled in…
intervened and there could have been a different outcome. That really pushed me into advocacy, just thinking, “Okay, why does this continue to happen, who else is it happening to, and what is the prevalence of this happening?” Have you always been someone who is inclined to be a change-seeker and bold about speaking truth to power? It would probably depend on who you ask. I’ve always been vocal, but prior to the attack I don’t think that I would have considered myself somebody who would be seeking change
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PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior.
as reviewing other proposed policy, thinking about how it could affect paleontological resources,” Foss said. “We work on and review a lot of environmental impact statements and assessments, making sure they are adequate for paleontology. “We’re also really big in the planning and management process of public lands. If there is going to be a pipeline, right-of-way or an energy corridor that may affect a lot of paleontological resources, I get involved and explain how it will affect those
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PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior.
1995, has authored more than 115 scientific publications, and is co-editor of two major textbooks in the field of pulmonary pathology. Dr. Farver received the first annual Distinguished Achievement Award in Graduate Medical Education from the National Association of Pathology Chairs, the Scholarship in Teaching Award from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the Cleveland Clinic’s Leadership Development Award and has been included in the “Best Doctors in America” list since 2009.
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The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience.
Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school Read Article Systemic Racism Statement Read the Statement Why Study Sociology? Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. Quick Facts Sociology major Allen Tugade ’24 has been a dynamic researcher and student leader at PLU More Sociology & Criminal Justice at PLUWhether we
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 22, 2015)- Members of the Pacific Lutheran University community have the unique opportunity to learn about the AIDS epidemic through theatre. The one-man show “My Brother Kissed Mark Zuckerberg” will be performed in the Karen Hille Phillips Studio Theater at 7 p.m.…
of the HIV/AIDS crisis, because they didn’t live in a time when the disease was almost always fatal. She urges students to see Serko’s production so they can reconsider how they actively engage with queer rights. “People should take the things they hear in this play seriously,” she said. “They’re going to be seeing a profile of someone who was an activist of his particular time, his particular identity and his particular experience. That should challenge them to be thinking about where they are
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Yannet Urgessa ’16 has lived on three continents and speaks five languages. But it took coming to PLU for her to feel comfortable in her own skin for the first time.
German — and learned from an early age to act as a citizen of the world. “My parents did a really good job of fostering a global community within our household,” she said. Urgessa spends a lot of time thinking about her identity and how it fits within that global community. “After I came to PLU, that’s when I had the biggest struggle figuring out how to identify who I am,” she said. Once she arrived, she interacted with students of color who were confident in their own skin. “I had never experienced
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PLU recently combined its Alumni Office and Career Center to create the Alumni & Student Connections office, which supports each Lute in creating their own career vision and then connects them to
Opportunities and alumni benefits and services. Discover Lifelong LearningOpportunities Board The jobs board offers listings of jobs and internship opportunities. It is a resource for PLU students and alumni. Employers, staff and faculty are welcome to submit opportunities for students and alumni. Access the Opportunities BoardCalendar of Events Alumni & Student Connections hosts valuable events for PLU students, employers, alumni, families and friends to support lifelong learning and career development
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The Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.
data. Diversity and Inclusion – to appreciate, respect, and incorporate in our work the multiple ways of knowing and learning in order to cultivate an environment that is intellectually and culturally inclusive. High Expectations and Strong Support – to foster a culture of excellence, mutual respect, and productivity while supporting our colleagues, our students, and ourselves; to support staff empowerment through professional development opportunities. Integrity – to ensure ethical practice and
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PLU News documents good work Lutes are doing, on and off campus, as they live and pursue lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.
Dr. Gregory Youtz: A Front-Row Seat (Almost Literally!) to the Chinese President’s Tacoma Visit Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study, program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale. TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The… September 29, 2015 Equity, Faith, JusticeResearch & AcademicsStudent Life, Resources, Community
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 20, 2016)- This summer, Taylor Bozich ’17 affirmed what she long assumed to be true about humanitarian work — it isn’t easy. She also reaffirmed that’s exactly the kind of work she wants to do after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. Bozich…
graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. Bozich gained the first-hand experience needed to draw that conclusion thanks to the Whiteneck and Smith Global Peacebuilding Award, which funded her internship with World Vision in Washington, D.C. She was one of two recipients of the award during the 2015-16 academic year. “I learned that development and humanitarian aid is really, really messy and highly political, regardless of how you’re involved with the system,” Bozich said. “I also learned that
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