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to give. I already know that’s something I’m going to struggle with. People are going to come to me and say ‘I’m hungry.’ People are going to come to me and say ‘I’m ill and I need medicine.’ I know it will be a floodgate the minute I arrive, because conditions are dire and South Sudan is a failed state. David also knows that after 16 years in the U.S., he will have changed in ways that will not please his friends and family. “America now defines me,” he explains. “I’ve been here longer than I

Chinese Medicine. Being immersed in different cultures enabled me to question, reflect upon and draw conclusions about myself, my perspectives, the ways in which the world impacts me and my impact on the world. The liberal arts educational foundation I have gained from PLU has fostered growth in my holistic view of nursing, people, environment and health. My education along with my PLU involvements have provided me with the ability to express myself in a clear and professional manner both verbally and

kits or imaging technologies any time soon. Part of the problem here is the language of health care. American health care is euphemistically vague (physicians “treat” you and “practice” medicine) and it is also focused on sort of a “techno-fix” approach to problems. Got something? Take a pill. Many of the problems in global health can, in fact, be solved by new, innovative technologies. An effective malaria vaccine would be an incredible achievement. But such technological solutions need to be

Northwest. I believe I will no longer have anxiety from this thought. Nonetheless, U of A has a wonderful medical school that presents many exhilarating opportunities for me to follow my true passion of medicine. I am extremely excited to begin making a significant impact in the lives of others through my career. Read Previous Pay Attention. Be Astonished. Tell About It! Read Next New president arrives at Pacific Lutheran University COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear

I’m doing an individualized major with a focus on global health and economics. Over the past year, I’ve done a Global Studies capstone in relation to this major, and I’m organizing the curriculum so that it prepares me for medical school and (hopefully) a future career in medicine and public policy.” Matt: “Well done, Marc. Everyone: I’m Matt Macfarlane. I am majoring in Economics and History, and for the last several years I’ve also competed with the track and cross country teams here at PLU. For

with us into exploring opportunities,” Belton says. The board is comprised of up to 37 members of the PLU alumni and Lutheran communities who are leaders in fields like technology, financial services, law, manufacturing and medicine. Frechette describes the board as a group wide open to new ideas and that asks smart, tough questions. “When I talk to enrollment managers at other schools I get the feeling that their boards are more hesitant about questioning traditional financial models and thinking

May 22, 2013 For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Comm

Pacific Northwest. I believe I will no longer have anxiety from this thought. Nonetheless, U of A has a wonderful medical school that presents many exhilarating opportunities for me to follow my true passion of medicine. I am extremely excited to begin making a significant impact in the lives of others through my career. Shelby Lynn Adsero – Bachelor of Arts in political science and global studies, minor in Hispanic studies Shelby Lynn Adsero ’12 is from Matlock, Wash. Why PLU? I chose to come to PLU