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Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia — is passionate about instilling that “bedside leader” mentality in the master’s students she teaches. As much as she loves nursing, she says teaching is her calling. “When (employers) initially hire one of our master’s students, or any PLU student, I think that they get somebody who has a broader vision,” Pepin said. “And I think because they have that broader vision, they’re able to adapt better and I think that they’re willing to jump in and get their hands

. Holste first came to the South Sound as a PLU student, where she worked for Impact and studied away in Scotland, Paris and London. She earned her degree in Fine Arts-Graphic Design before working (and teaching) for the university and then worked as marketing director at the Grand Cinema, where she co-organized the first Tacoma Film Festival. Later she added her creative touches to community projects and nonprofit organizations before opening her own business, Side x Side Creative, eight years ago. “I

PLU for preparing her well for graduate school and her career as a nurse practitioner. She also found a lasting bond to a family of Lutes. See more photos “Yvonne was actually an advisee of my father, Professor Jerrold Lerum,” who retired from his Biology position in 2013 after 40 years of teaching on the PLU campus, Kari Lerum ’98 said in an email interview. “My dad loves to tell the story of Yvonne sitting in his office and seeing a photo of our family including my brother, and asking, ‘Who is

also be looking forward to more good applications. Bill Chu, Ph.D. Professor University of North Carolina at Charlotte The Concept of No Birth in Mahayana Buddhism: Perspectives from Buddhist Philosophy and Buddhist Theology Realization of “No Birth” is a hallmark of Mahayana Buddhist teaching. The Buddha pointed out that people’s suffering is caused by wrong perceptions and views. If one can fully realize those objects of mind have never been born, one can be relieved of his/her suffering. However

Chair of the Faculty, and Faculty Secretary. Her service record also includes chairing the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program. Gregson was honored with the Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2005, the Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring in 2011, and the PLU Mortar Board Society “Top Prof” award in 2017. Vice President for Administrative Services and Chief Operating OfficerShalita MyrickAs the Vice President for Administrative

mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education, leading to diverse career paths in teaching, industry, or further education. Our graduates are math teachers, district leaders, financial analysts, engineers, data scientists, actuaries, consultants, lawyers, software engineers, statisticians, government contractors, and scientific researchers. Voice (off-screen): Yay! (upbeat music) Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About As a PLU mathematics student, you’ll learn classical and modern

future. Our alumni have gone on to do great and wonderful things. We are not only proud of the ones that have gone on to Broadway and film and television careers, but especially proud of the ones who have found jobs in teaching and are really helping to work with the youth of tomorrow so that we can keep generating a new generation of artists every year. (buzzer blares) Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About Dedicated and approachable faculty, a close-knit and diverse student community, and a

intimidating, and you’re responsible for everything — whether it’s on the syllabus or not. While you may not have your family’s personal experiences to fall back on as a first-gen, many of the people teaching you understand where you’re coming from. Roughly 60 faculty and staff members across campus were first in the family to attend college just like you (look for them proudly wearing their buttons that say so). Speaking up to them about your experience could help ease the fear of the unknown. (And, to be

you’re responsible for everything — whether it’s on the syllabus or not. While you may not have your family’s personal experiences to fall back on as a first-gen, many of the people teaching you understand where you’re coming from. Roughly 60 faculty and staff members across campus were first in the family to attend college just like you (look for them proudly wearing their buttons that say so). Speaking up to them about your experience could help ease the fear of the unknown. (And, to be honest