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How Erik Bainter ’23 and Jai Alapai ’24 answered a call that could save two lives. https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/09/08/be-the-match-x2/

in a campus bone marrow registry drive organizers dubbed “Get in The Game. Save a Life.” Registration was simple. Participants swabbed the inside of their cheeks and the swabs were sent off to the Be The Match Registry, a database dedicated to finding matches for patients in need. The idea for the drive at PLU started with football Coach Brant McAdams, who learned about the work being done by the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation. Since its founding in 2010, the Talley Foundation has worked with

From the Court to the Classroom: Sianna Iverson’s continued resilience and drive is taking her from https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/05/20/sianna-iversons-plu-to-duke-university/

PLU Professor Charlie Katica.This lengthy resume also impressed the admission office at Duke University, where Iverson applied to graduate school in hopes of continuing her dream of becoming a physical therapist.“Duke has a great reputation for its academics, connections, and research. Their whole medical program is super renowned, so it was at the top of my list. When I found out I was accepted, I canceled my other interviews and declined the other schools I had been accepted to. I knew this was

From Eastvold to Broadway: Justin Huertas ’09 and Kiki deLohr ’10 debut on musical theater’s biggest https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/09/13/from-eastvold-to-broadway/

5. Its first production outside of the Emerald City was at San Diego’s Diversionary Theatre, one of the oldest LGBTQIA+ theaters in the United States. Huertas, deLohr, and Williams reprised their roles, and “Lizard Boy” was a hit in Southern California. "The 95-minute musical blends comic books, Godzilla mythology, ‘Spring Awakening,’ cello music and a surprisingly sweet love story in an innovative, funny and wildly entertaining way… Huertas has a sweet, nerdy vulnerability and hopefulness

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. CIWA from the time of its establishment enjoyed state-wide prominence and thus immediate cooperation with a number of educational partners across Washington. Our shared purpose has been from the outset a desire to learn how to successfully work and communicate with people in China.Is PLU as host committed to supporting CIWA and its mission in Washington State?Yes, PLU’s mission is clear: PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people

Advice for first-year students: Create a study space and routine https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/advice-for-first-year-students-create-a-study-space-and-routine/

Advice for first-year students: Create a study space and routine Posted by: vcraker / July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022 Alina Boorse ’25 shares her experience as a first-year student and offers advice to future students. Read Previous Advice for first-year students: Communicate with your professors Read Next PLU places second in National Science Foundation’s COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 How to Stand Out on the

National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/national-guard-member-and-nursing-major-prioritizes-service-to-his-community/

National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community Posted by: vcraker / April 7, 2022 Image: Justyn Freeman loads up meals to deliver to local families as part of the Delta Turkey Basket Drive. April 7, 2022 Before attending Pacific Lutheran University, Justyn Freeman ’23 served in the Air Force for six years. Now, he is a senior nursing major and will soon begin his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air

PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-senior-and-triple-major-allison-sheflo-discusses-her-plu-experience/

PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take

Transfer alum finds community at PLU on and off the court https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/transfer-find-community-at-plu-on-and-off-the-court/

Transfer alum finds community at PLU on and off the court Posted by: vcraker / September 9, 2021 September 9, 2021 Read Previous Alumni mentorship helps student land dream internship in Boston Read Next PLU named 3rd best college for value in the West LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 How to Stand Out on the Common App: Top 10 Tips for College Applicants August 21, 2024 Understanding College Costs: The Real Price You’ll Pay August 21, 2024 Unlocking Full-Ride and

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2016/04/05/lute-chemists-and-the-plu-day-of-vocation-apr-5th-6th/

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th Posted by: yakelina / April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long, ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long as she kicks off this year’s Day of Vocation with a talk that addresses the challenges of finding purpose in life. Michelle claims that experiences

MS program in Environmental and Green Chemistry at George Washington University https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2018/02/01/ms-program-in-environmental-and-green-chemistry-at-george-washington-university/

MS program in Environmental and Green Chemistry at George Washington University Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 This unique 2-year program was created purposefully to combine both environmental and green chemistry in order to train students to both evaluate and proactively address sustainability challenges. The program includes unique coursework in green chemistry, such as Design of Safer Chemicals, Green Industrial Chemistry and Sustainable Energy, as well as a