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Andrew Whitney ’12 directs program to pair Tacoma students with local internships https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/03/16/andrew-whitney/

'21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsTen years ago Andrew Whitney ‘12 was preparing for graduation, completing internships, and looking forward to starting a career in the world of business and finance. Now, it's his job to help place local high school and college students in internships with businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in Pierce County, learning from his experiences, the good and the bad, in his own internships.Whitney leads Seed Internships, a program dedicated to pairing Tacoma-area

Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/05/18/brandon-nguyen-21/

. Another big reason why I chose PLU was for its small class sizes. I was not interested in attending classes with 299 other students; I didn’t think that kind of environment would facilitate my learning. I know a few nurses and physicians who attended PLU, and they only had positive things to say about the school. Lastly, PLU was close to home. It’s only 10 minutes away, and I figured that I could save on dorming costs. I wanted to stay in-state and was not interested in paying the expensive out-of

PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/11/08/plu-researchers-rna/

methods, deepened my love for organic chemistry, and gave me confidence for the challenges ahead. This summer research experience has directed me towards my desired path in chemistry, where I aspire to make significant contributions to creating complex organic molecules.” Grady Lemma ’25 | Biology and Chemistry major Learning problem-solving “Along with the technical experience that I gained, I think that my experience with Dr. Yakelis helped me understand the type of problem-solving that research

History https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/plu-school-of-nursing-overview/history/

the Center for Continued Nursing Learning, and was directed by Dr. Patsy Maloney. A final major accomplishment of the School of Nursing was the PLU Wellness Center, which for over 23 years provided low-cost health care to the community until its closure in the summer of 2009 due to shrinking public funding. A nurse practitioner faculty member, Professor Joan Stiggelbout, started the Center in the mid-1980′s. The nurse-managed center made a major contribution to the School of Nursing and the

History of the PLU School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/history-of-the-plu-school-of-nursing/

Family Nurse Practitioner. The DNP is the first doctorate at Pacific Lutheran University and received initial approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Washington Nursing Care Quality Commission in 2014. The first DNP students were admitted 2015. In 1981, Continuing Nursing Education became a formal program within the School of Nursing. The initial director was Dr. Cynthia Mahoney. In 1994, the program was incorporated into the Center for Continued Nursing Learning

Geosciences students take the classroom to the outdoors ‹ Resolute Online: Spring 2015 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2015/geosciences-students-take-the-classroom-to-the-outdoors/

their research from the McMurdo Station – the main gathering point for all Antarctic expeditions and scientific research. Once at McMurdo, they will spend two weeks learning about how to survive on the ice, and then setting out for their research location. On this particular day, Todd was not thinking about Antarctica, but relishing her team’s trips to Rainier. “We’re using Mount Rainier to learn about glaciers in other parts of the world,” she said. “You really couldn’t ask for a better lab to

Pets On-Campus https://www.plu.edu/student-code-of-conduct/student-code-of-conduct-policies/pets-on-campus/

or other reasons about the presence of a pet, except for designated guide or working pets assisting employees or students with documented disabilities. Residence Halls No pets other than fish are allowed in the residence halls. Aquariums may not exceed 25 gallons of water. Pet Owner Commitment Employees and students are welcome to bring pets into the working and learning environment in accordance with this policy and PLU’s “Pets in the Workplace” procedures. Pets must be cared for in a

Biology class participates in research project https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/biology-class-participates-in-research-project/

care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Q&A with pre-med student David Yun ’22 https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/qa-with-pre-med-student-david-yun-22/

, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

The Head in the Game: Q&A with PLU Coach Goes Inside the Mind of an Athlete https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/the-head-in-the-game-qa-with-plu-goes-inside-the-mind-of-an-athlete/

social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024