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  • Medal of Freedom honoree and PLU alumnus returns for Nov. 21 lecture Alumnus Dr. William H. Foege, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for leading the fight to successfully eradicate smallpox, returns to PLU on Nov. 21 for a free public lecture and book-signing.…

    After his PLU talk on Nov. 21, Foege will sign copies of his book, House on Fire, which explains how smallpox, a disease that killed, blinded and scarred millions of people, was completely eradicated in a spectacular triumph of medicine and public health. Part autobiography, part mystery, the book describes Dr. Foege’s experiences in public health and details the remarkable program that involved people from countries around the world in pursuit of a single objective: eliminating smallpox forever

  • PLU has added a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to its offerings and is now accepting applicants for the fall of 2024. Rooted in PLU’s tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, the new MSW program will equip aspiring social work professionals with the…

    program will prepare students to become Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers for careers related to physical and behavioral health. With a comprehensive curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and a diverse range of specializations, the program shapes compassionate leaders who are well-versed in the complexities of social work. The demand for social workers, especially those with master’s-level qualifications, is on the rise, especially in health and behavioral healthcare settings

  • The local ACS section is again sponsoring a career event and this year our own Dr. Fryhle is one of the panelists. The following is an excerpt from the announcement. Please see the web link for more details. The Puget Sound Section of the ACS…

    ACS Local Section 2015 Career Event – February 11th Posted by: Dean Waldow / November 23, 2014 November 23, 2014 The local ACS section is again sponsoring a career event and this year our own Dr. Fryhle is one of the panelists. The following is an excerpt from the announcement. Please see the web link for more details. The Puget Sound Section of the ACS is sponsoring its Eleventh Annual Career Event on February 11th, 2015 from 1-5 PM at the W. R. Giedt Department of Health Public Health

  • Applications for OHSU Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s Summer Equity Internship Program are currently being accepted. The eight- to ten-week paid research internships are designed to provide valuable hands-on research or clinical experiences and mentorship to undergraduate students from diverse, underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.…

    choose from six internship tracks: Biomedical sciences, Dental, Health Systems and Policy, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Partners of the program include: Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Graduate Medical Studies Knight Cancer Institute Oregon Hearing and Research Center Oregon National Primate Research Center Portland Alcohol Research Center School of Dentistry School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Public Health Application deadline is Monday, Jan. 22, 2018  For more details

  • The Rev. Jen Rude is an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Metro Chicago synod TACOMA, WASH. (May 16, 2016) – The Rev. Jen Rude will join Pacific Lutheran University as university pastor on August 1, 2016. Rude comes to PLU…

    ministry settings that welcome and honor all, regardless of gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation or socio-economic differences, makes her an ideal pastor to broaden the role of campus ministry,” said the Rev. Rick Jaech, bishop of the Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA.  “With her strong Lutheran roots, Jen also has the experience and commitment to develop a cadre of ecumenical and interfaith partner chaplains who can assist in providing pastoral care for PLU’s diverse, multi-faith

  • 2015 Commencement Remarks to the Class of 2015 Your Majesty, Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen.  Welcome to this happy celebration of achievement!  Congratulations to the graduates of 2015, and a warm welcome to your family and friends who helped you on your journey!  On this…

    play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007.  And our soccer programs will travel to England this summer, the first international experience for an athletic program since the early 1990s. And finally, several graduates of 2015 have taken bold action to address issues of lasting national importance including Black Lives Matter, the It’s on Us Campaign to end sexual assault, and immigration reform. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Blog Post: Caps and gowns and tassels

  • INMED – Reimagine IndianS into MedicinE (RISE) Summer Academy 2021 The RISE Summer Academy, a 6-week program, will be open to 28 American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Focus of the RISE Summer Academy: MCAT Prep: The program will provide a full MCAT course through Kaplan to…

    coursework will focus on helping RISE Summer Academy students be better prepared to enter medical school. The coursework will be taught by College of Medicine faculty. Cultural Engagement and Community Building: This will include meetings with the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Native American Health Office, AIAN clinical faculty, and visit(s) to an area tribal clinic. Medical Student Mentors: RISE Summer Academy students will have medical student mentors to help guide them through the program, answer their

  • INMED – Reimagine IndianS into MedicinE (RISE) Summer Academy 2021 The RISE Summer Academy, a 6-week program, will be open to 28 American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Focus of the RISE Summer Academy: MCAT Prep: The program will provide a full MCAT course through Kaplan to…

    Refresher: This coursework will focus on helping RISE Summer Academy students be better prepared to enter medical school. The coursework will be taught by College of Medicine faculty. Cultural Engagement and Community Building: This will include meetings with the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Native American Health Office, AIAN clinical faculty, and visit(s) to an area tribal clinic. Medical Student Mentors: RISE Summer Academy students will have medical student mentors to help guide them through the

  • Sound Physicians is a national, multi-specialty medical group that strives to improve quality and reduce the cost of healthcare for patients in every community it serves. It partners with more than 400 hospitals and is the practice of choice for over 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs,…

    , advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses. We highlighted three PLU alumni who serve at the Tacoma-based health care leader. Dr. Erik Arnits ’11: Emergency Physician At PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. He studied osteopathic medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and completed a residency in Michigan at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Arnits now works as assistant director of the emergency department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with

  • The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students. The application deadline is January 23, 2023 at 5 PM Pacific Time. Apply here: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23KIeLLRu8E4wdM Examples of…

    : Biomedical Sciences Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health What Equity Interns can expect: A $3,200 stipend paid during the program Hands-on research experience Mentoring and advising about your individual career pathway Weekly seminars with fellow interns, faculty, and scientist mentors Scientific poster presentation of your summer research project For more information please go to https://www.ohsu.edu/center-for-diversity-inclusion/equity