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  • It’s been 25 years since David Akuien ’10 was separated from his mother at age 5, 16 years since he came to the United States as an orphan.

    walked barefoot onto the plane. Now, every morning when I put on my watch I just think ‘what is this?’. I have a huge cubicle at work with my name on it. When I was boarding the plane to come here, I was so scared. I didn’t know what America looked like, had never been here. Fast forward to now and I can’t make sense of it. David tries to maintain a positive outlook, and is quick to acknowledge and give thanks for what he has, where he is and what he has achieved. Even with his success, his longing

  • If you are interested in a term of service after graduation, there are many host organizations. Alumni & Student Connections can help in narrowing down which service experience may be right for

    the pursuit of social justice. Lutheran World Relief Lutheran World Relief works to improve the lives of millions of smallholder farmers and people experiencing poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America, both in times of emergency and for the long term. LWR builds and maximizes community assets to develop strong local economies and resilient communities, toward an ultimate vision of an end to poverty, injustice and human suffering. Lutheran Volunteer Corps Lutheran Volunteer Corps is a faith-based

  • Pacific Lutheran University is a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches. We acknowledge all congregations within Region 1 of the ELCA as the University's partner, committed to a high level

    Our Lutheran PartnersPacific Lutheran University is a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches. We acknowledge all congregations within Region 1 of the ELCA as the University’s partner, committed to a high level of support and partnership with PLU. Listed below are links to the ELCA and the six synods of Region. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) “We work hard to put our faith into action. In today’s complex world, we strive to make a difference in practical, realistic ways

  • We are excited to announce the course will be taught by Professor Shelly Cano Kurtz, a PLU alumna with extensive experience in the field. Shelly is a 5x founder, author, CXO, and advisor with a focus on the $3T social impact sector. She has worked…

    . Course teachings will be adapted from the professor’s recently published book, “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators,” co-authored with Dr. Michael Halvorson. In addition, the professor will draw from her career in corporate America, tech startups, nonprofit organizations and joint ventures. Read Previous Have you considered an Innovation Studies minor? LATEST POSTS Have you considered an Innovation Studies minor? September 16, 2024 COMA 248 Upcoming Workshop: A Special Session

  • Clinic Coordinator and Health Navigator | Military Affiliated Students | splintdk@plu.edu | 253-535-7337 | Doreen joined PLU and the Health Center in 2003.

    Memberships/Organizations Diabetic Association of America Biography Doreen joined PLU and the Health Center in 2003. She likes to camp, travel with her husband of 28+ years, read, work in her yard and garden, walk her dog Lucy, and exercise. She loves spending time with her daughter (who is in the Education department at Central University), her son (who graduated from PLU with a Psychology major), her daughter-in-law (who graduated from Western University, also with a Psychology major), as well as her

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  • Professor Emeritus and a Faculty Fellow | Department of Philosophy | menzelpt@plu.edu | Taught philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University from 1971 to 2012, having been educated at Wooster, Yale, and Vanderbilt.  Teaching widely in philosophy and cross-disciplinary curricula, he has also published specialized scholarly work in health care ethics, including two books on moral questions in health care economics, numerous articles on health system structure and health care reform, and a recently co-edited volume (2012) on the tension between treatment and prevention in health policy.  Courses in the last decade of his teaching include Biomedical Ethics, Human Identity and Bioethics, Health and Social Justice, Business Ethics, Human Rights, and The Nature of Human Well-Being. He also served Pacific Lutheran University in various administrative positions, including Provost.  He retired to Professor Emeritus in summer 2012. .

    ) : View Book Medical Costs, Moral Choices: Philosophy of Health Care Economics in America (Yale University Press 1985) : View Book Moral argument and the war in Vietnam;: A collection of essays (Aurora Publishing Inc. 1971) : View Book Accolades PLU Faculty Excellence Award for Service - 2005 PLU Faculty Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service - 1986 Biography Taught philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University from 1971 to 2012, having been educated at Wooster

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  • For over 40 years, Pacific Lutheran University has helped students translate their love of books into a life of books through an exciting professional career in publishing.

    OverviewFor over 40 years, Pacific Lutheran University has helped students translate their love of books into a life of books through an exciting professional career in publishing. One of the only such undergraduate programs in North America, PLU’s Publishing & Printing Arts (PPA) program is highly respected by employers for its combination of preprofessional skills and solid liberal arts education. This five-course (20-credit) interdisciplinary minor gives students a head start into the world

  • “PLU’s aspiration to become an even more diverse, just, and sustainable community in the years ahead flows from our mission and from our Lutheran heritage.

    .” (2011 White Paper) “Sustainability is also a core principle of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, which asserts that sustainability ‘summons each of us, in every aspect of our lives, to behave in ways that are consistent with the long-term sustainability of our planet.’ The church also affirms the interconnection between people, planet, and prosperity, emphasizing a commitment to ‘the capacity of natural and social systems to survive and thrive together over the long term.’ (2011 White

  • Clinic Coordinator, Health Services | Wellbeing Services and Resources | splintdk@plu.edu | 253-535-7337 | Doreen joined PLU and the Health Center in 2003.  She likes to camp, travel with her husband of 28+ years, read, work in her yard and garden, walk her dog Lucy, and exercise.  She loves spending time with her daughter (who is in the Education department at Central University), her son (who graduated from PLU with a Psychology major), her daughter-in-law (who graduated from Western University, also with a Psychology major), as well as her extended family – who all live in this area. Professional 2003 to present: PLU Student Health Center Family Practice Office Manager / Medical Assistant for 20 years Ophthalmology Assistant for 5 years .

    Doreen Splinter, MA Clinic Coordinator, Health Services she/her Phone: 253-535-7337 Email: splintdk@plu.edu Office Location: Health Center Professional Biography Personal Education Certified Medical Assistant, Pierce County Community College, 1979 Responsibilities Administrative support for PLU Health Services. Work with students as a navigator to establish health insurance under their own plan. Professional Memberships/Organizations Diabetic Association of America Biography Doreen joined PLU

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  • Professor of Chemistry* | Department of Chemistry | fryhlecb@plu.edu | 253-535-7530 | Craig Fryhle began his career at PLU  in 1986 working on organic synthesis targets related to natural products and potential mechanism-based enzyme inhibitors of the shikimic acid pathway.   He has mentored undergraduate  researchers in these areas who have gone on to careers in academia, industry and other pursuits.

    two of the seven continents (South America and Africa), including the highest peak outside of Asia (Aconcagua, 22, 896 ft), and has made two attempts on the highest peak in North America (Denali). His family tops all all of these summits, however. He and his wife have been married over 30 years and have two daughters. Service Councilor, American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section Board Member, Phinney Ridge Community Council Climbing Instructor, Everett Mountaineers

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