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PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities Professor of chemistry Neal Yakelis works with five summer research students to gain a deeper comprehension of RNA and its intricate workings within the realm of cells. Posted by: nicolacs / November 8, 2023 Image: Professor of chemistry Neal Yakelis leads his students in summer research in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. The team employed advanced organic chemical synthesis methods and characterization techniques. These include NMR spectroscopy

Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington Posted by: nicolacs / April 19, 2023 Image: 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  PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought

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

Training opportunities in worker health and safety The Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety - University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / October 13, 2023 October 13, 2023 The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington prepares graduate students for careers in worker health and safety through training programs, significant financial support, and community-engaged research opportunities. The NWCOHS offers funded graduate training

10 Innovation Studies Students Graduate A new class of Innovation Studies minors celebrate at the Tacoma Dome Posted by: halvormj / June 10, 2023 Image: Innovation Studies minor Ian Yates discusses design thinking with a student team at the University’s first PLUreka event, one of the many accomplishments of this year’s graduating class. (PLU Photo / Emma Stafki) June 10, 2023 By Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies The Innovation Studies program is pleased to announce the

June 4, 2009 Embracing the ‘bigger questions’ and living with a true sense of joy CALLING ANY UNDERGRADUATE an expert in spirituality might be an overstatement. But in speaking with Timothy Siburg, it is abundantly clear that he has done some deep thinking about the nature of spirituality at PLU. And he has some serious credibility. What are the ‘bigger questions’ Timothy Siburg learned to ask at PLU? Last summer, he was one of only 50 undergraduates in the nation invited to attend the annual

May 27, 2012 President Loren J. Anderson enters the Tacoma Dome on May 27, 2012 to give his last commencement speech. (Photograph by John Froschauer) President Loren J. Anderson’s final commencement address to the Class of 2012 “GRATITUDE . . . WONDER . . . AND COURAGE” Distinguished Graduates, Family, and Friends: Commencement day is finally here!  It is a big day, an important day; a day that marks an end, even as it signals exciting new beginnings.   For some, your PLU journey required just

Charged Up Professor Dean Waldow explores the future of batteries while training future chemists Posted by: Logan Seelye / November 1, 2021 Image: Alyssa Bright ’22 and Professor Dean Waldow share a discussion in a PLU chemistry lab. (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) November 1, 2021 By Anneli HaralsonResoLute Guest WriterPLU Chemistry professor Dean Waldow hopes to one day become useless. After all, as an educator, his job is to empower students to work confidently and independently in a field