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-based human services nonprofit, and was the recipient of Associated Ministries’ 2009–2010 David T. Alger Award for Service. Kathy saw her board service with Associated Ministries and other community organizations as fully integrated with her work at PLU, writing that: “ For me, scholarship and service often become conflated. My involvement with Associated Ministries is a case in point. …Serving as President of the Board of Directors and working to move the agency toward strengths-based and

life and am grateful to live in such a scenic, eventful place. Outside work, I enjoy being at home with family, going on walks, writing, being at the YMCA, dining out, shopping, and attending musicals. I cherish scrapbooking and preserving memories collected over time. My sweet dog, Charlie (a Havanese Yorkie), brings me endless joy! What’s one thing you’ve learned from the seminar? The reiteration of how important it is to take time to have deep moments of reflection, in order to get a better

bioinformatics. They are writing an algorithm that will take huge amounts of data on protein sequences and produce conclusions, notice patterns and speed up analysis for scientists to use. It is a little bit of biology, statistics, mathematics and computer science. One application of this research is more efficient pharmaceutical drug design. “This is the first time at PLU that computer science has attempted this kind of research,” Cao said. “It is very new and the experience can be used for other students

career as a teacher and local principal; and Mark Andersen, with an M.A. in physical therapy from Stanford and a practice he built up in Vallejo and Benecia, Calif. They had each been commendable student-athletes, and were now each important in their careers. 1963-64 PLU Men’s JV Basketball Mark Andersen (#22), Al Hedman (#10), Bob Ericksen (#12), Doug Leeland (#35), Tom Lorentzsen (#24) and Tim Sherry (#32) I am writing now because two of those five guys, Doug Leeland and Alan Hedman, died recently

her first major college assignment turned into a professional presentation on public health issues. “As a first-year, I think it’s important to dive in and take a challenge,” she said. “So you can meet more people and make connections.” Gina Hames, associate professor of history, and Sandra Estrada '20 Hames said the assignment was aimed at preparing first-year students for the rigorous academic journey ahead of them. “I have them do a full-blown research project,” she said of her writing 101

the full Lute Welcome Schedule here. We are writing today specifically to invite you to join and assist us at the Becoming a Lute Reception on Friday, September 1. Our goal is to have as many faculty and staff as are available join us to welcome our new Lutes to campus! Please consider joining us as members of our Lute community to welcome our new Lutes as they seek their early points of connection at PLU! There are two ways you can join us in welcoming these new Lutes to our community! Mix and

Lives of Deceased Family Members”, “A Womanist Legacy of Trauma, Grief, and Loss: Reframing the Notion of the Strong Black Woman Icon”, and is the co-author of the book, “African American Grief”. Her current research agenda include understanding Community Trauma and End-of Life Decisions among older African Americans. She’s also in the process in writing her second book to be entitled, “African American Grief – Revisited”. Dr. Wallace considers herself a “womanist” and so embraces the wholeness of

To permit undergraduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as Intern: followed by the specific title designated by the instructor in consultation with the student. (1 to 4) RELI 499 : Capstone: Research Seminar - SR Intended for and required of majors. Discussion of common readings and a major research and writing project with public presentation around the student's area of interest. Does not fulfill the Religion

School District where he’s led as its Board President since 2022.Scott Rogers is an associate professor of English at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, where he teaches courses in academic and professional writing, literacy studies, and public memory. He also serves as the Dean of Assessment and Core Curriculum, providing oversight for academic assessment across campus and supporting the faculty-led general education program. Jennifer Smith (she/her) serves as the Dean of Inclusive

maximum of 80 hours of combined vacation and sick leave in any one year. The donation of leave is completely voluntary. No one shall be coerced or financially induced into donating leave time. The number of leave hours transferred shall not exceed the amount authorized in writing by the donating employee. Review Process The steps outlined below will be followed expediently in making application for, and in review and approval of, Emergency Shared Leave. An employee who believes that he/she may be