Search

believe the world’s current state of affairs is simply the consequence of some natural order. And after celebrating those who share in the excitement and optimism reflected in the new push for global health and development progress, he added a precautionary: “We had better know where we are going.” Tom Paulson ’80 has been a science and medical reporter at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer since 1987. Tom, a Seattle native and PLU graduate (B.S. chemistry), covers the physical sciences, biomedical

establishing himself on the Seattle theater scene. He worried that his smaller stature, Filipino ethnicity, and natural disposition toward comedic parts would make it difficult to land leading roles. “I thought I’d only be cast as supporting characters, plucky comic relief, the hilarious best friend, that kind of thing,” he says. He landed a role in a Seattle Repertory Theatre production soon after graduation, but then went months without being part of a show. “I was really grappling with the viability of

Back in the lab: an unexpected path led Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 to organic chemistry Posted

Music and Medicine: Elizabeth Larios ’21 returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marim

PLU alumni husband-wife duo doing their part in New York City’s COVID-19 battle Posted by: nicolac

May 10, 2010 Lost Boy of Sudan By Chris Albert The table in David Akuien’s South Hall apartment is covered with textbooks and worksheets, filled with meticulous notes. He sits down at the table and spends hours studying – this day it’s for an environmental studies test. David Aukien doesn’t blame or lament on the hardships he’s experienced. “It’s the card I’ve been dealt and you just have to deal with the card you’ve been dealt.” (Photos by John Froschauer) The glow of a television is behind

Aboriginal Education Research Centre at the University of Saskatchewan April 19 | 7:30 p.m. |   Scandinavian Cultural Center | More Information Kevin O’Brien, Chair of Environmental Studies with PLU faculty Troy Storfjell and Jen Smith. Take Back The Night April 21 | 5:00 p.m. | Red Square | More Information The PLU Center for Gender Equity’s annual ‘Take Back the Night’ march and rally, part of an international campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault. TEDxTacoma: Healthy Future April 22 | 7:00

Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer scie

different areas. It was really cool to be able to pursue my major and take classes that counted towards Global Studies, but I also got to explore my passion, which was really fun. Also, our entire program got to perform in Carnival, so we had costumes, worked with a choreographer, and it was actually on television! A stand-out moment in Greece: We went up to Sounio — the temple of Poseidon — up on this huge cliff on the Aegean Sea to go and watch the sunset. Before we went, we had read a lot of the

delivering world-class medical care, treatment and counseling. We recently caught up with four recent PLU graduates who are making an impact in health care; here they share their specialty areas, their motivations and the role PLU played in preparing them for their careers. Andrew Reyna, Medical Student, Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine PLU Graduation Year: 2011 Degree: B.S. Biology Hometown: Salem, Ore. Current Residence: Portland, Ore. What sort of medical doctor are you planning