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TACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position May 24, smiles the biggest while talking to, and about, student athletes. “We feel like our students are students first,” said Cohen, who…
process and not to worry about the team living up to the hype. That attitude aligns with Cohen’s idea that athletes aren’t just there to play sports. It’s an approach that echoes the philosophy of PLU and Division III athletics. Cohen said she loves the Division III mentality; a comprehensive commitment to success of the student athlete as a whole. “It’s what I believe in here,” she said. She’s close to the students living out that mission, too. Following two big bear hugs outside the weight training
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William Davis ’06 is co-founder of FabLab Tacoma, a makerspace dedicated to project-based learning, entrepreneurship and tinkering.
venture into a world of virtual reality. A pair of aspiring entrepreneurs designs a prototype for a new product they’re launching. Creators can see it all within the walls of FabLab Tacoma, a makerspace about 7 miles from Pacific Lutheran University’s campus. And a Lute is one of the masterminds behind the innovative workshop that invites community members to learn, build and innovate. “We’re a creative space for artists, tinkerers and entrepreneurs,” said William Davis, a FabLab co-founder who
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John de Mars ’09 spends a lot of time outdoors, and his passion helped inform the recipe for the most recent product for his hot sauce company.
engulfed the view of the Cascades behind him. “If I could spend all my time here, I would.” He says outdoor adventure means grabbing the minimum amount of gear possible and trying something new. “It’s for the view, it’s for the feeling,” said de Mars, who says he has a religious moment every time he’s in nature. “This is my church.” The mountain isn’t just where de Mars plays — it’s also where he works. It’s where he spent a lot of time developing the latest product for his hot sauce company, de Mars’s
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The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.
microscope. The curriculum is organized to provide students with a sound introduction to the major concepts of biology and to foster an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of life. Requirements for students majoring in biology have been designed for both breadth and depth of training. Class sizes are small and almost every course has weekly laboratories, taught by faculty members, where students learn to become biologists by making observations, asking questions, and designing and testing
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The mission of the PLU Chemistry Department is to provide high quality educational programs for all students who study chemistry at PLU.
instrumentation in laboratory courses and when doing research with faculty. Our faculty and staff will be happy to help if you need more information about the department or PLU. Recent Career Opportunities in Chemistry Chemistry Department News ACS Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship May 7, 2024 Environmental Lab Scientist in Training May 2, 2024 The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship April 18, 2024 $2000 DEIR scholarship- Extended Deadline May 15! April 16, 2024 COPE Health Scholars
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Cause Haun ’93 went from frustrated mom searching for appropriate children’s footwear to owner of a shoe company worthy of Nordstrom’s shelves.
trendy, healthy footwear for their babies. “I had no training in podiatry, in fashion, in design. I just knew the shoes were good for my kid’s feet and I would want to buy them. It was just about the product.” – Cause Haun ’93And quality is what swiftly landed See Kai Run shoes, named after Haun’s son, on Nordstrom’s shelves not long after the company launched in 2004. “I’ll never forget that moment,” she said of getting the phone call from the luxury retailer, known in part for its shoe selection
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-day on May 16 for a staff meeting.24/7/365 Mental Health Care!Contact a counselor at a time that works better for you…after hours and weekends! These services are available to all students (in-state or out-of-state). Log in to TimelyCare for free access to a variety of services, including yoga, meditation, medical and mental health services. Use TalkNow to connect with a counselor within minutes (log in with your PLU credentials). TimelyCare virtual services are a great option for students with
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visits (by referral) and Health Coaching visits at no cost. Self-Care Journey topics on Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Healthy Relationships, and Healthy Eating. Yoga, Meditation, Study Essentials, Recovery Essentials, as well as other TimelyBites and TimelyTips. Resources for basic need assistance. A TimelyCare peer support community. A prescription discount card (log in to view card, then present it to your pharmacy). To Start a Visit, Click Here HOW TO ENROLL! From your desktop, tablet, or cellphone
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” 4. Daneshia Vashchenko-Cline “Buzz about the Birds and the Bees: Education, Equity, and College Students Sexual Experiences” 5. Isabel Garza & Madison Barr “Children’s trust in expert testimony” 6. Olivia R. Burg “Sleep-Related Factors & their Correlation to Sleep Quality & Cognition in Undergraduates” 7. Keisha J Laguer Vandessppooll “How Yoga and Meditative Music Affect Our Working Memory and Mood” 8. Cassidy Conrad, Aislyn Nihan, & Dylan Smith* “How Perceived Childhood Fortune Affects
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The 9th Wang Center Symposium – Disarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and Difference – takes up the issue of heightened political and societal polarization within the U.S.
REMINDER: March 6 keynote with Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb has been cancelled due to travel disruption. Click here for symposium recordings!Thank you for an incredible symposium!March 5-6, 2020, Anderson University Center PRÉCIS9th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUMDisarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and DifferenceThe 9th Wang Center Symposium takes up the issue of heightened political and societal polarization within the U.S. and globally as well as its primary consequence, the increasing inability to
Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education868 Wheeler St. Tacoma, WA 98447
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