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October 15, 2013 He Speaks for the Trees By Valery Jorgensen ’15 Pacific Lutheran University’s Sustainability Department has a new Sustainability Lead with a suiting name for the profession: Lorax. Nick Lorax, a 2011 graduate, joined the PLU staff in May and has found a home here—for the second time. “I love it in a whole different manner now,” said Lorax, who graduated with an Environmental Studies major and Biology minor. Lorax, known as Nicholas Steele as a student, said he discovered his
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year and last year. “I try to make sure that all my employees have these traits,” said Bowman, who served in the Coast Guard for four years as an aircraft structural mechanic and C-130 Loadmaster after graduating Washington High School in 1977. “That’s tenacity, perseverance and passion.” And every vet, he adds, “has a degree in getting stuff done. “I’ve never had a problem with any vet I’ve hired,” said Bowman, who received a business undergraduate degree from PLU. Bowman credits his PLU training
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or co-learner. Professor of Psychology Wendy Shore received the Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring. PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. Their peers have nominated and selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well.Shore exemplifies her mentoring philosophy by forming profound connections with her students. As a
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2022 Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility Research Experiences for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021 2022 CNF REU Program Announcement During the summer of 2022, the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility will host a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (CNF REU) Program from June 7th through August 12th. Engineering and science students with broad interests across disciplines focusing on nanotechnology are eligible to apply (see
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PLU experience. “I realized that my gift is to be a helper to people,” she said. “I love to be in acts of service. It’s where I’m happiest.” It seemed only natural that she would decide on nursing as a career, but Rosenlund took a bit of time to get there. At the age of 53, Rosenlund will graduate magna cum laude this May with the second cohort from PLU’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. The ABSN program is based in Lynnwood, 40 miles from PLU, and opened in 2022. With an
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Lutes. PLU Night at the Rainiers will take place on August 24. For only $10 a person, participants will enjoy admission to the game, a hotdog, soda, chips and viewing of fireworks after the game. The Tacoma Rainiers will be taking on the Las Vegas 51s.There will be a PLU hospitality tent with lots of Lute mementos, PLU information and friendly smiles for all attendees. The entire night will represent PLU and the best the university has to offer. PLU President Thomas W. Krise will throw out the first
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, faculty, and community members how to connect to the environment, he shared a sacred song, which brought everyone in the room together with the environment. Before he began, he told the room, “I want you to listen with your compassionate hearing. Just empty your mind. Give it a chance. Relax and enjoy it. You’ll be part of something you’ll never forget. We’re going to connect everything on earth in this moment in time.” His song had four verses, which began with him singing and slowly brought in the
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and still opt in to this life, I will pull out a chair for you at the table and teach you the resilience you will need to make it. Most importantly, I will be there to support you if you change your mind. I care about you as a human being, not just as a major on my spreadsheet. Does PLU feel different than other universities that you’ve studied or taught at? Yes. I chose to go to a conservatory for undergrad because I was filled with conviction and I wanted to get the most intensive training in
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and still opt in to this life, I will pull out a chair for you at the table and teach you the resilience you will need to make it. Most importantly, I will be there to support you if you change your mind. I care about you as a human being, not just as a major on my spreadsheet. Does PLU feel different than other universities that you’ve studied or taught at? Yes. I chose to go to a conservatory for undergrad because I was filled with conviction and I wanted to get the most intensive training in
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had been dead-set on PLU,” said Larson, who plans to major in Chinese Studies. Weist, a Nursing major, said she wanted to be a Lute to “impact the community I’m currently serving in.” All five already have made a big impact as part of the Royal Daffodil Court, made up of high-school seniors from around Pierce County who develop public speaking skills, self-confidence and poise through their interactions with the community. “I’ve gotten to spend time with countless people from all walks of life
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