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about mathematics’ beauty and power, as well as its theory and applications.Art in the Making In January 2020, Sklar attended the Joint Mathematics Meetings, an annual gathering of the major national mathematical professional organizations. While there, she sat in on a session on mathematics and art. In the session, Ingrid Daubechies, a Duke University mathematician, and Dominique Ehrmann, a fiber artist, proposed the math-art installation and called for collaborators. Sklar rushed to sign up. Sklar

opportunities that arose during your internship? What connections did you make and how impactful were they? MM: I received excellent mentorship from my PI (principal investigator), Dr. Termini. The guidance I received from her and those mentoring me has been invaluable. My PI is sending me to a professional conference in December, which will further bolster my connections and opportunities in this field. She has also said that I will always have a place in her lab if I want it. I am immensely grateful for

desk is only covered with a few memos and photos of his daughters and the family dog. For the rest of the afternoon, it’s a tour of the Port of Anchorage, followed up by a tour of a local health clinic in the suburbs. It’s budget season and time for different constituencies to get the ear of the governor before he presents his budget on December 15. Although the day is already into its 10th hour, Parnell listens attentively as staff members take him on a tour through the crowded clinic – which is

significant role model. I have always tried to transfer the lessons I learned from him and the program to the working world and in my life.Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. John Wolfe and previously Mark Miller ’88 are the first two Lutes we’ve featured from the Port of Tacoma and Northwest Seaport Alliance. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon,  MultiCare Health System, and the City of

Q&A: Meet John Paul, PLU’s new Department of Music Chair Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015 Meet John F. Paul, the new Chair of the Department of Music and Associate Professor at Pacific Lutheran University. Before joining the PLU family at the start of the 2014-15 school year, Dr. Paul served for 13 years as Chair of the Department of Music at Marylhurst University near Portland, Oregon. Dr. Paul is an active composer in both traditional and contemporary formats.  He

math and science were the most valued fields where I grew up, that’s where I was encouraged to go.” Following their advice, Ha attended a regular middle school instead, and turned her professional attention to the sciences. In that pursuit Ha discovered her second passion: the human side of marketing. “I like people!” she laughs. “I like understanding their thoughts and motivations, and coming up with ways to use their data. And I love teaching.” “I always encourage my students not to stop with

Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) conference in Boise, Idaho.The Rising Star Award honors individuals and programs that exemplify excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students in the transition from high school to college. It encourages affiliates of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) to identify and nurture new members and programs, as well as continue professional development of organization members. NACAC is an organization of

rehabilitation center. Throughout your internship, were there any moments of mentorship or guidance from experienced professionals? How did their support contribute to your growth and development? BD: Throughout my internship, Emily Davenport, veterinarian professional and founder of the RMWA, was an exceptional mentor! She believed in me 100% from the start and pushed me to challenge myself and prove to myself that I could do any scary task I set my mind to! Whether it was simply handling my first hawk or

. “Limited funds go to the biggest impact and priorities.”Disability Support ServicesPacific Lutheran University Disability Support Services (DSS), part of the Dean of Students Office, is dedicated to ensuring equitable access and inclusion for all students with disabilities. It serves students with either temporary or permanent physical, health, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities. Students partner with the office, faculty and staff to establish reasonable accommodations and services to

sudden seizure. High-fidelity manikins even allow IV and catheter insertions, blood draws and throat and nose suction. In one exercise, a pregnant manikin carries a manikin baby that can come out through the birth canal in a simulated labor sequence, while students monitor the health of the baby and mother. “Students get exposure to certain medical emergencies they might not encounter during their clinical experience,” says Carrie Park, PLU School of Nursing pediatric clinical instructor. “Simulation