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our programs, but sometimes the only people they interact with are their own teammates,” said Laurie Turner, director of athletics. “Our goal is to provide leadership opportunities for athletes beyond their teams and contribute to the larger campus community.” Developing leaders in athletics fits with the mission of the university, Turner added. “It’s why we do what we do. We believe that we can have an impact on these young men and women for a lifetime.” Thomas is finishing her fourth year

Childlike vs Childish: Mary’s Meme-ification Posted by: ramosam / December 4, 2022 December 4, 2022 By Elsa KienbergerMelodramatic, selfish, pouty Mary Musgrove is the only Persuasion (2022) character who says anything meaningful about Regency womanhood that is congruous with gender expectations today. Her lines in Carrie Cracknell’s adaptation are like Reductress captions, with just a little less of the same satirical punch. Although she is portrayed as childlike, a desirable Regency trait for

Dance 2019 – Collaborations Posted by: Reesa Nelson / April 11, 2019 April 11, 2019 By Kate Williams '16Dance collaboration has many meanings. Traditional collaborations include choreographers and composers working together to create a soundscape, or providing costume ideas for designers. Many choreographers collaborate with dancers to create the movement for a dance. Dance 2019 – Collaborations will feature two choreographed pieces by Sarah Seder, one performance from guest artist, Sam Picart

Dance 2019 – Collaborations Posted by: Reesa Nelson / April 11, 2019 April 11, 2019 By Kate Williams '16Dance collaboration has many meanings. Traditional collaborations include choreographers and composers working together to create a soundscape, or providing costume ideas for designers. Many choreographers collaborate with dancers to create the movement for a dance. Dance 2019 – Collaborations will feature two choreographed pieces by Sarah Seder, one performance from guest artist, Sam Picart

community. I decided ultimately on social work because I believe wholeheartedly in the core values and I wanted them to guide my work throughout my life. Since graduation, you have worked with young people and have accomplished so much. How do you think those experiences prepared you for your new job at PLU? I have worked with youth and young adults in many different ways. Youth in foster care, youth who were incarcerated, youth exploring their spirituality, etc. Youth teach you how to stay humble

stigma that “all Filipinos are nurses,” and I did not want to fall into that stereotype, in all honesty. At Washington State University, I was initially pursuing pre-pharmacy with the intent to become a pharmacist. I left after one semester thinking that college was not for me. So, I enlisted in the Navy, and while still serving today as a hospital corpsman, working with outstanding Navy nurses, I realized that I have a strong affinity for nursing and absolutely love this line of work. Tell us more

Computer science major Cody Uehara ’22 works hard for exciting opportunities Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 18, 2022 April 18, 2022 By Isabella Daltoso ’23PLU Marketing and CommunicationsCody Uehara '22 is a senior computer science major at Pacific Lutheran University. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he came to PLU to play football, and eventually found his passion for computer science. We talked with Uehara about his experiences at PLU and the exciting things he has been working on during

April 26, 2010 Intensive Caring – PLU nurses take their skills to cardiac patients at their homes By Barbara Clements Leo Rivas, a Pacific Lutheran University nursing student, had stopped by for a chat with his client, Trevor Modeste, 54, who lives in a tidy rambler tucked between a patchwork of farms and subdivisions south of Tacoma, Wash. Usually Rivas – one of 160 nursing students participating in a joint PLU and MultiCare Hospital System to monitor the health of cardiac patients – just

secure during therapy sessions. “She truly is someone who desires to understand people, she wants to make significant and meaningful change in the lives of people who sometimes are missed in society,” said David Ward, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy. In the past four years, a PLU student has received the award three times. “It’s a validation for our belief that we’re providing students with quality education,” Ward said. “We continue to attract student who will have an impact in

Providence Health Remote Internship Posted by: nicolacs / September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021 If you are looking to kickstart a career in healthcare while also having an impact in your community, you should consider joining Providence St Joseph Health (Providence) and our Providence Ready Internship Program (PRIP). Providence is a $25 billion health care company with 51 hospitals and over 1000 clinics operating on the west coast and headquartered in Renton, Washington. The Providence Ready