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make and use, and the rates of their production and use. We grow our phytoplankton cultures under various conditions that are representative of present and future ocean ecosystems to try to understand the implications these microbial activities have for our planet.” Lydia Flaspohler ’25Biology major “One of the most valuable lessons I learned this summer from participating in the NSSURP research program was that failure is not only expected, it is a critical part of the research experience

March 24, 2011 Jessie Klauder finds a swimming regimen that treats the whole student By Nick Dawson Jessie Klauder ’11 made the decision a year ago. During J-Term of her senior year, Klauder would participate in the School of Nursing’s first study away program in China, where she would take a class called Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a nursing major, Klauder figured that the class would help round out her education in understanding and treating the whole person. The decision to spend

of uninsured children. Last year, our Heart Failure Community Transition Program won the MultiCare Health System President’s Award for community partnerships. This program is one of the first in the nation and features PLU nursing students providing health care for those who do not have the support they need at home following release from the hospital. For the last two years, 160 PLU students have been checking in on patients who suffer from congestive heart failure in Pierce and King Counties

“authentic relationships” and advocate for change. Hofrenning said the most challenging part of his time at PLU will be stepping away from the community he’s been so grounded in the past several years. “Stepping back from academia and letting go of this community is definitely a process,” Hofrenning said. “You can make such deep connections here, meaningful and important relationships. How do you close those up?”Takara Mitsui, nursing major Takara Mitsui '17 By Brooke Thames ’18 “Balance” takes on a

Social Sciences, and Division of Natural Sciences.Supporting Students in Finding Pathways for College and BeyondSpecial Guest: Dr. Rihana Shiri MasonMay 3, 6:30 p.m. Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center 208 Garfield Street S, Room 200 There is no charge to attend and the first 75 attendees will receive a free copy of Mason’s book. Read Previous U.S. News ranks PLU MBA Program second best in Washington, best among private universities Read Next Pacific Lutheran University To Launch

previously studied in classes on PLU’s campus—a very exciting prospect. The study away class includes both art majors and minors as well as students enrolled in PLU’s International Honors (IHON) program. This experience will encourage students to take a critical look at the way that museum collections and exhibitions are intertwined with things like national cultural identity, political goals, and education. Students are challenged to be curious about the ways that art, architecture, archaeology, and

experience going to the barber shop instead of a beauty parlor for hair care, and how that choice influenced their hair journey and gender identity. A different participant discussed being called a boy by her family members after cutting her hair short and embracing her femininity in a new way through that experience. The third theme concerned hair and body health and the return to identity. “For a lot (of the women), it was a personal health choice,” Taiwo said. “Both thinking about the strength of hair

Mathematics 2024 Summer Internships at the National Security Agency Posted by: nicolacs / August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023 Applications for summer 2024 will open on 1 September 2023 for the Directors Summer Program, Cryptanalysis and Signals Analysis Summer Program, and Graduate Mathematics Program. These 12 week paid internships provide students with the opportunity to work directly with NSA Mathematicians on mission-critical problems and experience the excitement of the NSA mathematics

critical reflection led by PLU staff and faculty to consider what it is like to live within a limited budget. The Poverty Simulation, which goes from 6-9 p.m., is designed to confront attitudes and stereotypes about people living in poverty. Friday, Nov. 14 Students are invited to participate in a Hunger and Homelessness Awareness event outside PLU: The March & Rally to End Youth Homelessness, sponsored by the Youth Coalition to End Homelessness, will take place in downtown Tacoma at Pugnetti Park. The

learning ($250). It was awarded to Frank Edwards ’16, who contributed more than 100 hours of service to Good Samaritan Hospital as a critical-care volunteer trainer. He also has received a 200+ hour Volunteer Service Award from Multicare.The Fossness Memorial Leadership Award is awarded to a Christian student from Washington who performs exceptional community service through leadership in his school, community or church ($1,000). It was awarded to Austin Beiermann ’17, who contributed to College Bound