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Written works preserve our history, describe our current reality and color our future beyond imagination.
Publishing and Printing Arts program is an especially valuable complement to majors concerned with language and the written word, majors such as English, other languages, education, public relations, journalism, marketing and graphic design. Students majoring in a wide spectrum of disciplines—from biology to music to religion—have also discovered the value of a PPA minor. It helps to connect them to publishing career opportunities in their field, and provides a richer understanding of the complex roles
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Mary Lund Davis Student Investment Club board members Cameron Lamarche ’12, Kirk Swanson ’12, Phillip Magnussen ’13 and Arne-Morten Willumsen ’13 pose in front of the Wall Street Bull in New York City during the G.A.M.E. Conference. Lutes on Wall Street By Chris Albert This…
tools to provide a learning opportunity and growth opportunities for anyone who has an interest in learning about investing, Willumsen said. “We’re trying to make the foundation,” he said. Any student who has an interest in investing is welcome, he said. This club isn’t limited to finance students. “I started with a blank sheet of paper,” Swanson said, an economics major. “I would have never have gone out on my own to learn how to invest anything.” He said it has provided a broader spectrum for how
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Have you ever wondered how the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants play a significant role in shaping our world? Marine microorganisms, minuscule life forms, wield a vital influence over our planet’s climate. They manage crucial components like carbon and oxygen within the vast oceans and the atmosphere.…
fluorometer, a device used to measure parameters of visible spectrum fluorescence at a particular emission correlated with chlorophyll A, allowing us to measure and compare cellular growth rates in each experimental culture to determine which cultures were growing fastest and slowest." (PLU photo / Sy Bean) “My lab partner Lydia Flaspohler and I grew marine microbes in the lab,” reflected Fisher. “We place it in the microplate spectrophotometer machine, which essentially measures how dense our cultures
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Teranejah Lucas, 28, is in her senior year and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” she says. Lucas lives…
from substance use disorder. She is also an intern at the Franklin Pierce School District office, working under the McKinney-Vento coordinator, helping students experiencing homelessness. “I hope my story will inspire some people. I achieved goals I thought would be impossible,” Lucas says. Part of that success, Lucas says, is due to PLU’s approach. She could bring her daughter when necessary or desired, whether to PLU’s students of color retreat or a math class. “PLU makes space for the non
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PLU's MFT Department partners with local community mental health agencies and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor at each site.
and resources. All interns will complete additional training in theological integration and military culture and terminology. View the Chaplain Family Life Center information sheet (PDF)Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, Lakewood, WA Since 1965, Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare has provided comprehensive services for adults and children, including Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Court and Criminal Justice Programs, Homeless Support, and Integrated Medical Care. Their team includes Certified Peer
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If you are living with a medically diagnosed food allergy or intolerance, you are not the only one on PLU's campus!
assistance. Food Intolerances do not involve the immune system, but instead result from a digestive system response. A food intolerance is a metabolic disorder. A natural substance in foods, known as histamine, can sometimes cause a reaction similar to an allergic reaction. Lactose intolerance is one of the most prevalent food intolerances, affecting at least one out of ten people. Yellow dye number 5, MSG (monosodium glutamate), and sulfites are also known food intolerances PLU Hospitality Services
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Teranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her senior year at Pacific Lutheran University, and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the…
experiencing homelessness and suffering from substance use disorder. She is also an intern at the Franklin Pierce School District office, working under the McKinney-Vento coordinator, helping students experiencing homelessness. “I hope my story will inspire some people. I achieved goals I thought would be impossible,” Lucas says. Part of that success, Lucas says, is due to PLU’s approach. She could bring her daughter when necessary or desired, whether to PLU’s students of color retreat or a math class
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Maria Surla has traveled a long and rewarding road. The 39-year-old recently graduated with PLU’s Class of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. “The difficult experiences I’ve had made me who I am now,” Surla says. Born and raised in the Philippines, Surla…
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
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TJ Wheeler ’22 is a music composition major at Pacific Lutheran University. This semester, he was a valuable member of six music ensembles, including Choir of the West, Opera, Steel Band, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and the PLU Ringers handbell choir. We talked with Wheeler…
notation software. I started playing with it and it was fun, so I started writing music. My first piece was called “Eternal Desires”— so edgy. I was 11 when I wrote it. It became very clear how good music was for me. I am on the spectrum, so it was hard for me to find my thing, and really important that I did find it. When was the moment you knew you wanted to study music at PLU? I actually took a break from music when I graduated from high school, which I am not sure whether or not I regret. I moved
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Nicole (Hughes) Hargreaves graduated from PLU in 2009 with a degree in communication and a minor in women’s and gender studies. Originally from Kirkland, Wash., she went on to begin her career here in the Pacific Northwest. However, after her husband Paul was struck with…
turn out. Since they had five days worth of footage and the show likes to play up a couple’s differences in personality and/or what they’re looking for in a house, we felt like we could have been easily portrayed as needy, high maintenance, or just on opposite ends of the spectrum. In the end, we were pretty happy with how it turned out. It was fun to see it all edited because we only really knew what we could remember from filming. It also felt odd to publicly document Paul’s illness. Part of that
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