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  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 11, 2016)- A project in a marketing class has turned into a passionate effort to register student voters during a major election year. A group of business students at Pacific Lutheran University say they are concerned about lagging voter turnout that has historically…

    register in person through the county’s Elections Center located at 2501 S. 35th St., Suite C, in Tacoma. "If you’re a volunteer on a presidential election, you’re one of thousands. If you’re working on a bond initiative, you’re one of 20."- Kaitlyn Sill, assistant professor of politics and government Students interested in registering to vote in their hometown or state should reach out to their respective elections offices.   Kaitlyn Sill, assistant professor of politics and government, said students

  • recognized organization that supports high standards in social work education. Being honored with a medallion, honor cords and/or a certificate prior to your graduation ceremony. Participation in scholarly activities and social action events. Working together with student colleagues and professors on social issues and creating a scholarly environment at the University of Washington Tacoma. Identification in your resume or vitae as a Phi Alpha Honor Society member, which adds acknowledgement of academic

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues. Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever.  Blakney isn’t at…

    PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health Posted by: Kari Plog / March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues.Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at the forefront of Zika research, at least yet, but she’s

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 16, 2016) – Just three short weeks after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Denae McGaha ’16 will embark on the journey of a lifetime. The communication major will travel for three consecutive months, visiting five continents and more than 10 different countries.…

    Travel contest sends recent PLU graduate to 5 continents in 3 months Posted by: Zach Powers / June 17, 2016 June 17, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June 16, 2016) – Just three short weeks after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Denae McGaha ’16 will embark on the journey of a lifetime. The communication major will travel for three consecutive months, visiting five continents and more than 10 different countries.McGaha’s summer sojourn is made

  • Sarah Seder’s passion for dance has taken her all over North America. Now, she returns home to the Seattle area bringing with her unique experiences, a vast repertoire of skills, and an effervescent personality. She will lead PLU students through Ballet 1, Contemporary Dance 1…

    Social-Emotional Learning and incorporating executive functioning skills in dance curriculum. With this training, I started a dance class for children with special needs. From 2016-2018, I attended Smith College in Massachusetts and earned a Master of Fine Arts in dance choreography and performance. What made you choose PLU?One of the co-founders of Sapience Dance Collective held this position at PLU years ago–which is a fun full-circle. She had told me about the job and how much she loved working at

  • Sarah Seder’s passion for dance has taken her all over North America. Now, she returns home to the Seattle area bringing with her unique experiences, a vast repertoire of skills, and an effervescent personality. She will lead PLU students through Ballet 1, Contemporary Dance 1…

    Social-Emotional Learning and incorporating executive functioning skills in dance curriculum. With this training, I started a dance class for children with special needs. From 2016-2018, I attended Smith College in Massachusetts and earned a Master of Fine Arts in dance choreography and performance. What made you choose PLU?One of the co-founders of Sapience Dance Collective held this position at PLU years ago–which is a fun full-circle. She had told me about the job and how much she loved working at

  • PLU launched a campaign to fund improvements across the Rieke Science Center and the Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center.

    This campaign to renovate the Rieke Science Center and an exam room in the Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center is the next step in PLU science education to serve a thriving community. Together, we are creating opportunities for students to unlock their potential, ignite their passion for scientific exploration, and have a transformative impact on community well-being.

  • Three years ago, Katie Blanchard ‘13 was set on fire and nearly killed by a colleague at a military health center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Since then, Blanchard has undergone over 100 recovery-related surgeries, filed a personal injury claim against the Army and enrolled in…

    you personally?People Magazine“Set on Fire by a Co-Worker, Army Nurse and Mom-of-3 Has a New Cause: Making the Military Pay”Army Times“Set on fire by a colleague, this Army nurse is taking her story to Capitol Hill”It’s been a hard road. When you’re up against such a big system, it’s easy to feel like you’re alone. It’s lonely sometimes, but what I set out to do was to help people. That’s why my greatest accomplishment is when people come up to me, when they write me, and when they see me in the

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    , the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center, the Osher Marin JCC, and Ha-maqom/Lehrhaus Judaica. Currently, I serve on the board of the Jewish Community Federation here in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I chair in Community Impact Committee and sit on the executive committee and the racial justice planning group. With all this volunteerism, the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco named me their volunteer of the year in 2008. My parents are still proud of me. In 2015, the Jewish Community

  • Jonathan Jackson, Therapist in TrainingMy journey into this work began from a personal place – having experienced the transformative power of therapy myself, I was motivated to enter this field to help foster change and healing in others. With me, you can expect a therapeutic experience that is not just about overcoming challenges, but also about leveraging your unique strengths. I bring the same dedication to therapy that I have applied throughout my career in coaching and leading teams in the