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traditional format of the original episodic performance. This year’s show will not only include standard pieces from “The Vagina Monologues,” but also original monologues written by PLU cast members. The show hits the stage Feb. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall in the Anderson University Center. Written and produced by Eve Ensler in 1996, “The Vagina Monologues” is a political commentary on issues of women’s health and sexuality. The original play consists of eight monologues designed to

.” Michael is working towards a History degree at PLU and is scheduled to graduate in May, 2018. Teresa Hackler’s project is entitled “Exclusion laws in Oregon and the context of African American health outcomes.” Teresa is a History major on the way to nursing school, scheduled to graduate from PLU after J-term 2018. Alex Lund’s project is entitled “Trains, Grains, and Elevators: Economic and Cultural Shifts of Agricultural Communities in Northeastern Montana, 1910-2003.” Alex is a double major (Biology

and students care about all these and more.” In rating institutions based on their contributions to the public good, Washington Monthly defines those three categories further: Social Mobility: recruiting and graduating low-income students; Research: producing cutting-edge scholarship and Ph.D.s; and Service: encouraging students to give something back to their country. The Washington Monthly also named PLU a “Best Bang for the Buck” university, meaning that a PLU education offers the best value

now parents, guardians and grandparents, and the children they care for are sure to ask them the timeless question, “What was your favorite part about college?” And the answer, for many of us, will be Foss Hall. The author and his band, 10th & Commerce, perform for the first time for friends in the lobby of Foss Hall in 2007. Mt. Rainier and Foss Hall seen from Mary Baker Russell at PLU on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) Foss Hall Scheduled to Be DemolishedOriginally built in

March 17, 2014 Curt Malloy, left, and Barbara Naess juggle in the shadows of a volcano in Volcán Santiaguito, Guatemala. (Photo: Bill Latham) Juggling His Way to a Career in Global Health By Valery Jorgensen ’15 Juggling has become more than an act for Curt Malloy ’88. Malloy began juggling during his freshman year at Pacific Lutheran University to distract himself when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. “I found it therapeutic that I learned how to juggle,” Malloy said. Malloy kept juggling

, biostatistics Individualized shadowing experiences with healthcare providers and population health organization groups Operating room/emergency room shadowing opportunities Medical and dental clinical simulation experiences Biomedical research shadowing opportunities A curriculum built on increasing awareness and knowledge of the social determinants of health and healthcare disparities Service learning and clinical activities Weekend activities, including a trip to Mt. Rainier National Park Room and Board

of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS).“This partnership between PNWU and PLU focuses on uplifting our shared commitments to service, leadership, and care for the community, making this an ideal partnership and opportunity for our students,” said PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Ann Auman. Located in Yakima, PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. PNWU ranks in the top 10 in the nation for

, exactly five centuries after Luther first shared The Ninety Five Theses with the world. The app is available for Android and iPhone devices. Download it today and learn more about the movement that continues to inspire our mission. Editor’s note: Marketing and Communications staff and university officers are ineligible for prizes, but all are encouraged to participate! Read Previous CrossFit champion Cheryl Brost ‘92 talks health and fitness with PLU Professor of Kinesiology Colleen Hacker Read Next

apartment, Surla lived with her ex-husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law, who struggled with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. “The father-in-law’s situation made me very interested in mental health and human behavior,” she says, describing him as kind.   Surla tried her hand at culinary arts school, and worked as a chef for eight years. But that didn’t fulfill her desire to care for others. So Surla earned a licensed practical nurse (LPN) certification in 2019, which allowed her to perform basic

Medical Sciences (MAMS).“This partnership between PNWU and PLU focuses on uplifting our shared commitments to service, leadership, and care for the community, making this an ideal partnership and opportunity for our students,” said PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Ann Auman. Located in Yakima, PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. PNWU ranks in the top 10 in the nation for revolutionizing community