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Interview Most medical schools require an interview, though the process varies by school. Interviews may be conducted by one admissions committee member, by multiple members of the admissions committee, or by off-campus interviewers, such as practicing physicians. Among other things, you may be asked about your background, your motivation to enter your profession, your perceptions of the profession, current events, and questions relating to ethical issues of your profession. The interviewers submit
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-winning, Oscar-nominated documentary, and he was elected by The Great Books Foundation as a Significant Writer of War-time Literature for the anthology Standing Down. Hrivnak has made contributions to the greater good of the Northwest region through his involvement in aviation as well as nursing. He is an original member of the Northwest Regional Aviation Program, the Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, and the Pierce County Rescue Systems. Currently, Hrivnak is serving as Assistant Fire
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invitation to speak to Chris Browning’s class about the Holocaust. Despite some initial skepticism, Kurt Mayer audited the class — thus kindling a relationship that culminated in a decade of service as a Board of Regents member, the blossoming of the university’s Holocaust studies program and the establishment of the endowed Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies. The Mayers, along with the Powell and Heller families and many others were the foundational members in promoting Holocaust Studies at PLU. Over
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A Work-In-Progress: A New English Faculty Writing Workshop Our Table Reserved at 208 Garfield; photo by Scott Rogers In the flurry of activity produced by our teaching and service responsibilities, it is often difficult to carve out time and space to support that other crucial aspect of our vocation as university professors: research and writing. This academic year, faculty members from the English Department have come together each month to discuss their works-in-progress, creating a crucial
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she compiled from government websites.” Moran has extensive experience with national issues and politics: She met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during her summer internship with the Democratic National Committee, and in October she was named one of “10 Campus Women to Watch Out For” as a member of the National Student Advisory Council (SAC). Travis and Lynn Hunnicutt, Professor of Economics, encouraged Moran to apply for the conference last semester. When Moran found out she
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United States. She is a founding member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, a devoted and sought-after chamber musician and teacher, and a gifted composer and arranger. Named as one of Strings Magazine’s “25 Contemporary Composers to Watch,” Korine has received multiple commissions including works for opera, chamber ensembles, chorus, concerti, and music for modern dance. Her works have been performed throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain
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Professor Wendy Shore receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of… January 25, 2024 Psychology
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, and his hiring continues the unique relationship PLU has with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. As a sworn member of the sheriff’s department, Berger is contracted with PLU to direct Campus Safety. Through this arrangement, PLU is able to bring a full-time director to campus who has an extensive background in law enforcement. It also provides the campus access to the sheriff’s department’s many resources. Berger joined the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department in 1989. He’s filled a variety of
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and beer lined the streets. There were decorations, people in costumes, painted faces and more. It was packed as I tried to navigate the graveyard. Local Oaxacans filed up and down the pathways coming to meet their families at the tombs. They would sit around the grave of a long lost family member, typically in silence. While other times merrily chatting with others, holding a glass of mezcal, sometimes singing. Others present were clearly tourists, evidenced primarily by the large black cameras
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of doing research with undergraduate students and provides research opportunities during the summer and the academic year. Our faculty believe that research experiences are transformative and encourage student researchers to present at professional conferences. If you are interested in conducting research, we recommend applying to the Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program or meeting with the faculty member whose research is of interest to you. The PLU Chemistry Department has
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