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PLU alumni who are serving in key leadership roles at the Port of Tacoma and the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Eric Johnson ’83, Port of Tacoma Executive Director When Eric Johnson ’83 majored in political science and minored in biology, he wasn’t sure how the two would fit together in a career. After he graduated from PLU, he earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and began his career working at the state legislature. He then spent 35 years working at Washington

, all students with an ID and 18 years and younger Tickets are also available through Eventbrite and, if still available, at the door. Read Previous Beautiful mutants: a PLU biology class harvests for the future Read Next Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support

Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington Posted by: Zach Powers / April 19, 2023 Image: Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 works as assistant director of the emergency department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with the group Sound Physicians. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 19, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer At PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought

, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses. We highlighted three PLU alumni who serve at the Tacoma-based health care leader. Dr. Erik Arnits ’11: Emergency Physician At PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. He studied osteopathic medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences and completed a residency in Michigan at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Arnits now works as assistant director of the emergency department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with

: How Poop Has Transformed Science and Reshaped the World,” the 2024 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture, on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center at PLU. Drawing on his background as a former microbiologist with expertise in bacterial biochemistry from the University of Washington, Nelson seamlessly integrates insights from biology, biomedicine, ecology, green technology, and unconventional travel destinations. The Seattle-based freelance writer and editor is

there’s need, such as the emergency department, ICU or inpatient care. College Days Chrissy grew up on Vashon Island and played basketball at PLU — where she met Sean, who grew up in Longview. Both majored in biology while at PLU, and Sean took a virology class that’s been popping up in his mind lately. After graduating from PLU, both went to Denver, where Sean attended medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Chrissy received her Masters in Public Health from the

equity began while she was a student at PLU. As a global studies major and biology minor, Chell says she thrived in the interdisciplinary global studies program. Her favorite courses included anthropology, economics, sociology and global development.  “Margaret thought carefully about what she wanted to do with her interest in medicine,” said Ami Shah, associate professor of global studies. “Biology supported her trajectory toward medical school; contextualizing that interest in her global studies

then I have an apprenticeship at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia for the 2012-2013 season. Alex Limoges – Bachelor of Science in nursing, minors in biology and religion Why PLU? I came to PLU because it was the best fit for me personally and academically. I knew I wanted to go into healthcare and PLU’s biology and nursing programs are very well regarded. Competitive swimming has been a big part of my life and I lettered all four years I swam at PLU. I was set on PLU after I came for a

maps to help navigate their day at the fair. Others were too eager and set off in their own direction. “I’ve never seen anything like this before,” said Emily Chi ‘16, a biology student from Taiwan, who wandered off toward the animal barns with four other international students. “I don’t even have a word to describe it.” The goats and horses they saw didn’t cause too much of a stir, but hearing the words “edible elephant ears” caught their attention. They found the deep fried butter stand to be

the skull and the DNA, that this is a different species.” Their discovery was recently published in the Journal of Mammalogy, a renowned scientific outlet for studies on the biology of mammals. In it, the international team of scientists from Ecuador and the U.S. described a new species found in the cloud forests of Sangay National Park and clarified the family tree of this group. Reed Ojala-Barbour ’11. (Photo by John Froschauer) The new species of shrew-opossum, Caenolestes sangay, looks like a