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Music Theory. “I saw him over the summer, and the care and passion that he brings to his students is unlike anything I have ever seen.  It is so inspiring, and this honor is richly deserved for him!” The next step in the Grammy Award process comes in December, when 10 finalists are announced. And then the winner—possibly a Lute with a PLU-infused passion for music and teaching—will be announced during Grammy week 2015 and flown to Los Angeles to accept the award and a $10,000 honorarium. “My

Tobago to work in an AIDS clinic with Dr. Raymond Noel. “There was a different level of appreciation from the people being treated in the states,” Reyna said. “It was really profound to experience.” The happiness on the faces of the people Dr. Noel cared for was life-changing. It was as if no one had ever taken the time to truly care for them, Reyna said. “That was really eye-opening because I got to see firsthand how much of a difference one person can have,” he said. “He didn’t just provide care

Tacoma Public Schools,” said Zachary Lyman, PLU Associate Professor of Trumpet and Music Theory. “I saw him over the summer, and the care and passion that he brings to his students is unlike anything I have ever seen.  It is so inspiring, and this honor is richly deserved for him!” The next step in the Grammy Award process comes in December, when 10 finalists are announced. And then the winner—possibly a Lute with a PLU-infused passion for music and teaching—will be announced during Grammy week 2015

valiantly supported by a dedicated team of doctors at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. In her short time with us, Rae Linda made an indelible mark on PLU. She was a supreme champion for student access and she inspired many students with her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Yale University, where she earned both her master’s degree in African American Studies and her Ph.D. in Musicology. Music filled Rae Linda’s life. Her grandparents, father, aunt

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

applied to, save for one,” Thames said. “I was initially thinking New York University’s Magazine Writing program, but then USC came along and offered to pay for school as well as provide living wages.” Despite her current success, Thames’ journey toward graduate school has been replete with challenges. With three demanding jobs and a rigorous course load, Thames had to learn strategies for time management and self-care. Although Netflix served as a favorite reprieve, it was the support of friends that

students. As a colleague shared, “Dr. Shore initiates mentoring relationships with grace and care, seamlessly blending encouragement with constructive feedback.” In her nomination packet, colleagues and former students shared examples of Shore’s unwavering support and invaluable guidance during pivotal life moments, with the recurrent theme being her genuine concern for individual growth. Former students described how they continue to trust Shore with questions about professional and personal lives–a

, which he continued through his junior year. Senior year, he appointed sustainability director of ASPLU, and he took students on guided dump and composting-facility trips to learn about waste. His efforts have been noticed. “He embodies PLU’s mission in his care for others and care for the earth. He engages in thoughtful inquiry and leadership, by thinking critically and taking the initiative for education and practices that improve the sustainability of the university,” says mathematics professor

worked with users from across the University to enable advances in photovoltaics, batteries, grid management, functional device fabrication, and scaled additive manufacturing. Lab tours will be led by current graduate students from Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at 3:45, 4:45 and 5:45. Please RSVP to ensure your spot on a tour. Chat with some of their most active researchers, tour the facility, and learn more about what you can achieve by working with them! Read more and

username will be added into a Sakai course. Check with your professor if you are unsure of whether a Sakai site is available for their course. Professors may have created a Sakai site for your course, but it also must be published for students to view it. More questions? Contact the Sakai Support Team via sakai@plu.edu or 253-535-7509. You can also create a Help Desk Ticket at http://helpdesk.plu.edu. Use the Request Type “Sakai Learning Management System”. Read Previous Xavier 150 and Ramstad 206