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PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and p https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2024/04/18/director-of-jazz-studies-cassio-vianna-receives-grant-from-the-city-of-tacoma/

PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition Cassio Vianna, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, has been awarded a grant to write a 4-movement suite entitled Invisible Garden, that blends jazz, chamber music and Brazilian music. Posted by: Liza Conboy / April 18, 2024 Image: Jazz Under the Stars featuring Vianna/Bergeron Brazilian Quintet with Cassio Vianna on piano at PLU, Thursday

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hi https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/ash-bechtel-24-combines-science-and-social-work-for-holistic-view-of-patient-care-aims-to-serve-hispanic-community/

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Posted by: nicolacs / May 22, 2024 Image: Image: PLU Biology major Ash Bechtel poses for their Senior Spotlight portrait, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 22, 2024 By Nikki McCoyPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterAsh Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash

Death of Dr. William Teska: “We have lost a valued colleague, a global humanitarian, and a deeply co https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/06/28/death-of-dr-william-teska/

Death of Dr. William Teska: “We have lost a valued colleague, a global humanitarian, and a deeply committed leader in higher education.” Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 28, 2016 June 28, 2016 Dear Campus Community: It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the sudden passing of Professor of Biology Dr. William Teska, who was found in his home on Saturday, June 25, deceased of natural causes. Bill leaves a lasting legacy in PLU’s Environmental Studies Program, and a huge hole in

It’s Mylie Miller’s job to market Wild Waves. And yes, she has a lot of fun at work https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2019/11/22/mylie-miller/

It’s Mylie Miller’s job to market Wild Waves. And yes, she has a lot of fun at work Posted by: Zach Powers / November 22, 2019 Image: PLU alumna Mylie Miller works in marketing at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way. (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) November 22, 2019 By Ernest JasminGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsMylie Miller ‘19 had only visited Federal Way’s Wild Waves Theme & Water Park once before last spring, and that episode ended with her looking like a pint-sized

The Trail Back to PLU: Alayna Linde ’10 on her path from undergrad to urban planning and environment https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/04/28/the-trail-back-to-plu/

The Trail Back to PLU: Alayna Linde ’10 on her path from undergrad to urban planning and environmental outreach Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 28, 2020 Image: Alayna Linde ‘10 works as a public outreach consultant with the women-owned company EnviroIssues, and is consulting with Pierce County Parks on a public trails project that will connect campus with community parks and schools. April 28, 2020 By TACOMA, WASH. (April 28, 2020) — Ten years after graduating, Alayna Linde ‘10 is back on

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hi https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/05/22/ash-bechtel-social-work-hispanic-biology-doctor-study-abroad-covid-research/

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / May 22, 2024 Image: PLU Biology major Ash Bechtel poses for their Senior Spotlight portrait, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 22, 2024 By Nikki McCoyPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Ash Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash

Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Gettin https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/09/05/response-to-nyt-article-is-a-degree-still-worth-it-yes-researchers-say-and-the-payoff-is-getting-better/

Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Getting Better’ Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 During Fall Conference this week, I talked about some of the misconceptions around the student loan debt debate. In particular, I pointed to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York study that found that the return on investment for all college degrees has held steady at roughly 15% annually for more than a decade, despite rising

2019 Personal & Professional Development Opportunities https://www.plu.edu/human-resources/professional-development-day-2019/

better, do better, and live better. While this is great news, it still begs the question, why? And more importantly, how? During this session, we will explore the history and research behind this concept of happiness, how it relates to the various facets of your life, and what intentional activities you can do to increase your life satisfaction and fulfillment. There are many pathways to happiness, so let’s get your journey started! Presenters: Wendy Averett, First Choice EAP Room: AUC Regency Room 2

MediaLab Premieres New Documentary Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred Land https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2021/03/16/medialab-documentary-eyes-above/

the story as compelling and important as we do.” The premiere will include guest speakers from the film as well as a scholarly perspective on the issues of surveillance, Indigenous sovereignty, and border politics. The premiere is made possible in part with the support of a grant from Humanities Washington. Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred LandRSVP for the virtual premiere on Thursday, April 1 at 6:00pm Pacific. You’ll hear from the student creators and a few of the interviewees. An email link

New economics mentorship program eases classroom-to-career transitions for PLU students https://www.plu.edu/economics/news/new-economics-mentorship-program-eases-classroom-to-career-transitions-for-plu-students/

, and I felt way more prepared — and I got the job, so I think it worked out well!” Read Previous Combating Global Steel Excess Capacity Read Next From PLU to Politics LATEST POSTS Meet Cameron Emerson ’08 April 14, 2019 PLU Alum Visits Department of Economics April 15, 2019 National Conference on Undergraduate Research April 16, 2019 Economics Alum Receives Award June 24, 2019