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Associate Professor of Biology Jacob Egge works with students during a summer semester research project. (Photo by PLU Photographer John Froschauer) Faculty-Student Research Provides a Cornerstone of the PLU Mission By Pacific Lutheran University Marketing & Communications and the Office of the Provost This year’s…
, removing trade barriers, opening investment flows and aggregately reducing the provision of social services and support to rural and poor populations. A prominent feature of the neoliberal political-economy has been not only the increase of migration as an economic strategy, but also the elevated presence of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) doing work in development, with a diverse spectrum of practices and philosophies. Through my experience in Pacific Lutheran University’s Oaxaca study abroad
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Housing is something many of us take for granted. Much more than just a place to sleep and a structure to shelter us from the elements, our homes provide the space we need to maintain a functional life. It’s where we manage our mental health,…
solutions — and that’s what we’re seeing now.” – Brian Lloyd ’88DIFFERENT POPULATIONS, DIFFERENT NEEDSIndividuals seeking affordable housing encompass a spectrum of housing and social needs. Some need the consistency of multi-year secure housing so they can maintain employment or so their children can attend the same school for consecutive years. Others are in need of wraparound services to stabilize their mental health. “It’s not so easy to just ‘get a job, stop living in a tent or car, and clean
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Message from Seth Dowland, WMGS Chair: We are delighted to present the abstracts of our 2020 Women's and Gender Studies capstone students.
the building’s walls. Ri Knouse Exploring Systems: Why is Our Carceral State Like This?When examining populations affected by the United States carceral system, lines are blurred as to where punishment ends; does it end with the fulfillment of the sentenced time of incarceration, or does it bleed into life post-release? This paper addresses the question of whether or not the carceral system built in the United States capitalistic society is set up to disadvantage incarcerated individuals from
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Diving in to “Tapped Out: Unearthing the Global Water Crisis” For the past year and a half, MediaLab students Haley Huntington, Kortney Scroger, Valery Jorgensen and Katie Baumann have traveled throughout North America documenting the importance of water and perils facing our world’s most important…
other complex forms of engineering. Populations live in locations where, without human manipulation of water, they would otherwise be unable to survive. Humans are becoming increasingly capable of fending off Mother Nature and doing what works best for industry. Still, there are times when she gets the better of us. Low water levels along the river have been causing problems for traffic along our nation’s most significant aquatic thoroughfare. The ripple effect from these issues can reach far and
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By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 21, 2014)—All over the world, Pacific Lutheran University alumni are serving in a wide variety of roles in hospitals, clinics, research centers and public-health agencies, sharing a steadfast commitment of delivering world-class medical care, treatment and…
have been doing for years. I also have a newfound love for “resiliency.” Resiliency is probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life, and in working with the populations that I do, I am continually blown away by human resiliency. What motivates you? Bah. Today? I’m not sure (laughs). I’m motivated by the hopes of making a difference. I live religiously by the quote that I originally used on my PLU admissions essay to answer the question by Mary Oliver, “What will you do with
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PLU President Allan Belton is a morning person. He’s frequently among the first employees to arrive at the Hauge Administration Building, but not before his morning cup of joe. His favorite coffee stand is on South Tacoma Way, the seven-mile arterial that is the economic…
-being of our Parkland community.”Collaborating for (Health) CareIn February 2024, PLU, MultiCare Health System and Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine announced the Partnership for Health Innovation. The new initiative unites the three organizations around two common goals: preparing students to become local health care leaders and improving health outcomes in Pierce County, particularly for traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations in Parkland and the
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The traditional undergraduate program is designed for students who do not hold licensure in practical or registered nursing. The L.P.N. to B.S.N.
modalities, and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions. (2) NURS 403 : Clinical Practicum III Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum. (5) NURS 404 : Healthcare Diversity - GE Focuses on core knowledge and competencies necessary to give culturally congruent care to people from diverse populations. Open to non-nursing students with instructor permission. (4) NURS 405 : Informed
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From Diversity Abroad: Minority & Students of Color Abroad In the U.S. you might be classified by your ethnicity, but abroad, you may be identified first as an American.
inclusion in the country. Australia’s population of about 23.4 million is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the world. The country was colonized by the British and has experienced immigration from many different countries and cultures. Australia is home to a diverse Indigenous population; however most of the leadership positions in the country are held by people of European descent. Australia is generally accepting of people of various cultures and ethnicities
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PLU’s Master of Science in Nursing Ranked as one of the top 150 graduate nursing programs in the US by US News and World Report, the PLU MSN program is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge
are, we don’t know anything about them,” said Larsen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner who earned his Master of Science in Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University. “And we have to get a handle on their medical situation.” That work is in addition to monitoring the health of the resident population, roughly 600 inmates who live at the Shelton facility. “All of that keeps us pretty busy,” Larsen said. Busy is an understatement. Inmate populations often run the gamut of health care needs: men
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Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105
Studies, this project will outline the multifaceted benefits of these partnerships, providing a framework for professional sports teams to use as they create meaningful relationships with tribes, relying on the expertise of these Indigenous populations to create significant local environmental change.I would like to thank Dr. Adela Ramos and Dr. Rose Mckenney for their constant support in this journey–and it has certainly been a heckuva journey! I would also like to thank my official mentors, Dr
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