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organizations, qualitative contextual research methods and various topics of practical theology, including homiletics. His recent research focuses on how to discern and use local theological claims in congregations, and on the recovery of phronesis (practical judgment) within and for theological education. Nieman has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating from PLU, he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Wartburg Seminary and was ordained as a pastor in the American Lutheran Church in

of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs saw a stream of Trinidad and Tobago students come to Washington state for four years of study at the university. There, they formed relationships with their American counterparts that remain strong today — several traveled to reconnect with the visiting alumni group during their stay on the islands. “The joy of my life,” Kareen ’09 Ottley said of her studies in the States. “We made many memories throughout my period there with PLU.” (Photo by

. Next, Hunt decided to test the viability of her dreams in Egypt, where she attended The American University in Cairo and went on her very first archaeological dig, with Donald Redford—a friend of PLU Professor Don Ryan. Hunt ran into Ryan at an archaeology conference in 2008 and happened to mention she was available if, you know, he needed help with any of his digs. (Photo: Denis Whitfill) Hunt stands at the entrance to a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, 2008. +Enlarge Photo Hunt said Ryan “made

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work. As a PLU political science student, you’ll take classes to help you gain understanding in the areas of American government institutions, legislative processes, foreign policy, international relations, public law and political theory. Your professors – passionate teachers and experts in their fields – help organize and sponsor opportunities to put your skills and ideas to work, and encourage you to become involved in politics through internships, volunteering to help political groups and

Spectroscopy” Andrea M. Munro and David S. Ginger oral presentation at the American Vacuum Society Meeting (2007). “Ligand Effects on Quantum Dot Photoluminescence Studied via Single Molecule Spectroscopy” Andrea M. Munro and David S. Ginger oral presentation at the Materials Research Society Fall Meeting (2006). “Colloidal Quantum Dots: Ligands and Light-Emitting Diodes” Andrea M. Munro and David S. Ginger oral presentation at the Organic Photonics and Electronics Topical meeting with the Optical Society

biology professor Tom Carlson, Ph.D., helped put PLU on the map as a go-to place for pre-med and pre-dental students. During more than four decades of service to the university, he was a nationally recognized advisor to students, an administrator and a beloved faculty member. He died July 24, 2019, surrounded by his wife Karen and her family. Between 1975 and 2019, he served in a wide variety of roles. He received PLU’s Faculty Excellence Award in Advising and the American College Testing Program and

, published a book, “Strange Fruit of the Black Pacific,” and collaborated on public arts and humanities projects on Japanese American history. Lisa Patterson ’98 Lisa Patterson is the editor in chief of South Sound magazine and 425 magazine , both regional, award-winning lifestyle publications. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1998, and enjoys coming back to campus to talk to students about media-related topics. VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University’s flagship

them, it really doesn’t matter how great the idea is. We’re taking really complicated issues and trying to boil them down to what they mean for an American family. Greg Hermsmeyer ’88 Senior coordinator, international programs, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at U.S. Department of State My team is responsible for foreign assistance funding and programming around the world. We take the recommendations that come out every year from the annual trafficking persons report and turn

helicopter to a hospital in Anchorage. The next day, doctors diagnosed her with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD), a rare type of cardiomyopathy that occurs if the muscle tissue in the heart’s right ventricle dies and is replaced with scar tissue, according to the American Heart Association. Doctors implanted a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in her chest the same day. ARVD is believed to be a genetically inherited disease, and is one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac arrest