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Seattle Startup Success ‹ Resolute Online: Spring 2015 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2015/seattle-startup-success/

Gates, who earned a degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising and a minor in Marketing. “Fortunately I got the job and, in the true spirit of how startups operate, I began taking on anything and everything that came my way. Through hard work and long hours, I was able to grow with the company, and to this day, I am continuing to carve out my path.” Porch is a Seattle startup and home-improvement hub that connects homeowners to renovators through an interactive

Laurence D. and Bonny M. Huestis Endowment for Faculty/Student Summer Research in Chemistry https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2014/12/02/laurence-d-and-bonny-m-huestis-endowment-for-facultystudent-summer-research-in-chemistry/

Laurence D. and Bonny M. Huestis Endowment for Faculty/Student Summer Research in Chemistry Posted by: Craig Fryhle / December 2, 2014 December 2, 2014 With great appreciation we are pleased to announce the new Laurence D. and Bonny M. Huestis Endowment for Faculty/Student Summer Research in Chemistry. Thank you so much, Larry and Bonny! This gift strongly signifies the dedication and commitment that Bonny and Larry both have for PLU and the department. Bonny has been one of the main faces

REU Program with the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2019/12/20/reu-program-with-the-university-of-southern-mississippis-school-of-polymer-science-and-engineering/

REU Program with the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering Posted by: nicolacs / December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019 The REU Site: Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable Future at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Polymers Science and Engineering was launched in the summer of 2017 under National Science Foundation award DMR-1659340. The grand challenges of the 21st century will require new and sustainable approaches to polymer materials

Shaping the Future Through Science: A Personal Story of Innovation, Education, and Community Buildin https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2023/04/12/shaping-the-future-through-science-a-personal-story-of-innovation-education-and-community-building/

Shaping the Future Through Science: A Personal Story of Innovation, Education, and Community Building Puget Sound Section American Chemical Society (ACS) Posted by: alemanem / April 12, 2023 April 12, 2023 Zoom Webinar Series on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR) and co-sponsored by Women’s Chemist Committee Thursday, April 27, 2023 4-5pm Pacific Time Shaping the Future Through Science: A Personal Story of Innovation, Education, and Community Building Speaker: Prof. Princess

Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions and experiences to design major in innovation studies https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/heven-ambachew-24-combines-her-passions-and-experiences-to-design-major-in-innovation-studies/

Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions and experiences to design major in innovation studies Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 7, 2024 Image: Image: PLU’s first Innovation Studies major Heven Ambachew poses for her Senior Spotlight portrait, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 7, 2024 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to

Dance Team Winter Showcase features student choreography on the highs and lows of life https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2018/10/15/dance-team-winter-showcase-2018/

Dance Team Winter Showcase features student choreography on the highs and lows of life Posted by: Kate Williams / October 15, 2018 Image: PLU Dance Team Winter Showcase in Karen Hille Phillips Center Friday December 1st, 2017. October 15, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerThe PLU Dance team opens with their upcoming show on Saturday, November 10th in the Eastvold Auditorium. The winter show will center around original works created by members of the PLU Dance Team that portray various

Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Richard Nance, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2020/04/30/faculty-feature-richard-nance/

Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Richard Nance, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies Posted by: Reesa Nelson / April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020 What is your educational background? I received my Bachelors of Music Education (1977) and Master of Arts in Choral Conducting (1982) from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M) in Canyon, Texas. I received the Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from Arizona State University in 1992. Why did you want to teach at PLU? As a choral

Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/emily-struck-23-reflects-on-her-time-at-plu-captivated-by-chemistry-and-research/

Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research Posted by: nicolacs / May 5, 2023 Image: Image: Emily Struck ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 5, 2023 By By Grant HaskinsPLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterEmily Struck ’23 made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. As she takes her next step in the fall pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University

Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/isaiah-banken-21-earns-torrison-scholarship-because-of-his-dedication-to-medicine-and-faith/

Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith Posted by: nicolacs / January 3, 2024 Image: Banken posing in front of the UW School of Medicine Sign. All photos in this article are provided by Banken. January 3, 2024 Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski

Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/lydia-flaspohler-25-and-ryan-fisher-24-dive-into-the-secrets-of-marine-microorganisms/

Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms Posted by: nicolacs / September 28, 2023 Image: Students conduct summer research under the supervision of assistant professor Angie Boysen, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 28, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing and CommunicationsHave you ever wondered how the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants play a significant role in shaping our world? Marine