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Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/10375/

athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson L https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/award-winning-science-journalist-microbiologist-and-author-bryn-nelson-to-speak-at-rachel-carson-lecture/

June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/despite-pandemic-challenges-transfer-student-finds-community-at-plu/

Previous Lute Powered: MultiCare Health System Read Next Renzhi Cao innovates in the classroom LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

Yaquelin Ramirez’s ’22 passion for helping others leads to a future in healthcare https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/yaquelin-ramirezs-22-passion-for-helping-others-leads-to-a-future-in-healthcare/

Previous Musician turned math major is excited about teaching in his community Read Next Lute Powered: MultiCare Health System LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic

Regents recognize faculty, student leaders https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/05/09/regents-recognize-faculty-student-leaders/

project can receive up to $4,000. The faculty members who received the award for the next academic year are: Spencer Ebbinga, art; Michael Halvorson, history; Susan Harmon, business; Diane Harney, communication and theatre; JoDee Keller, social work; Erin McKenna, philosophy; Laurie Murphy, computer science and computer engineering; Eric Nelson, languages and literatures; Matthew Smith, biology; Marianne Taylor, psychology; Claire Todd, geosciences; and Robert Wells, communication and theatre

He Speaks for the Trees https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/10/15/he-speaks-for-the-trees/

unPLUg campaign, which kicked off Oct. 4 and encourages students to reduce energy use. “This job is perfect as far as all the different things I want to do,” Lorax said. Lorax has set some sustainability goals of his own while working and living in Parkland. “Long-term goals are to work on community development and community outreach,” Lorax said. “I want to see social sustainability and break down edges between PLU and the Parkland community.” Read Previous PLU’s School of Business ranked as one of

Powell-Heller Conference to explore the timely theme of “Holocaust Distortion and Denial” https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/10/25/holocaust-distortion-and-denial/

prejudices, violence, and other forms of dehumanization. Each conference offers opportunities to learn from major scholars whose research focuses on the Holocaust. Conference sessions also highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Holocaust and Genocide Studies, with especially strong attention given to the arts, humanities, social sciences, health sciences and education. This year’s conference will be the first official collaboration with the Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, since

What does being a Lute mean to you? https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/04/16/what-does-being-lute-mean-to-you/

you representing the university that had such a profound impact on me. The university’s commitment to service, leadership, and social justice has been instilled in me and is a constant influence in my daily decision making. I am often recognized by my peers for my ability to think about complex problems in a unique way that accounts for the larger picture. In trying to determine what has created this unique skill, there’s no doubt in my mind that the courses and experiences at PLU provided a rigor

Department of English Welcomes New Professor https://www.plu.edu/prism/2015-department-of-english-welcomes-new-professor/

and strategies that student writers need to succeed across academic disciplines and in a wide range of professional environments. Further, Dr. Rogers is interested in extending the learning done in the classroom to communities outside the university via place-focused writing projects and community-engagement activities. Dr. Rogers is most excited about making this transition because PLU is a community of scholars and teacher committed to social justice, community engagement, and rigorous

Appreciations: In Recognition of Mark Jensen https://www.plu.edu/prism/appreciations-in-recognition-of-mark-jensen/

conversion to political activism. His voracious quest for knowledge collided with deep concern for social justice, and he founded United for Peace of Pierce County, serving as the (prolific) author of its website, which has received over 22 million hits since 2002. In parallel, he led “Digging Deeper,” weekly discussions of political and economic analyses hot off the press–totaling over 500 books (2004-2011). Mark’s sweeping intellect and fine legal mind have impressed colleagues and, occasionally