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May 18, 2009 Off to China Blending the Chinese tale of Monkey with an original musical composition comes natural for PLU Music Professor Greg Youtz. The guy is not only a well-respected composer, but learning about and engaging the Chinese culture is a passion of his. “My head is constantly full of China,” he said about a love of a culture that began nearly 25 years ago and has since included many trips to the country. Getting a chance to take PLU music students to China is a perfect blend of

brought up the topic. He died when she was in the fourth grade. And it’s not a topic her mother really wishes to discuss. Still, questions haunt her. Why does this happen? Why did her grandfather abandon the family? What possible reason could God have for allowing this to happen to her mom? “It was really difficult to deal with,” said the normally ebullient Parks in a quiet voice. But some good did come out of it. Her mom quickly involved herself in ASB, track and field and summer parks and recreation

activities.” Cox specifically worked with incarcerated youth at Remann Hall, a Tacoma juvenile detention facility, by helping them use their time in productive ways. “Working at Remann Hall was an eye opening and very rewarding experience,” Cox said. Cox also volunteers for the Forgotten Children’s Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps working families in need during the holiday season. The Gig Harbor, Wash., resident is also training her 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Lola, to become a

collect ones that I found interesting while playing outside,” he said of his early interest in geology ” Also I would get books about minerals and gems/paleontology from the library.” Yes, he was also the kid that fell in love with Jurassic Park. Once Vermeulen graduates next year, he plans to go on to graduate school. But for now, he’s just focused on his Antarctic adventure. And those rocks. Read Previous Student-satisfaction remains high in national survey Read Next New Science Lab Ups Interactive

February 24, 2012 The Role of Water Among Women in Shillong, India By Katie Scaff ’13 Water is a prime resource, a basic human need, and a precious asset, according to Sister Helen Puwein, a native of Shillong, India and head of Bellefonte Community College. “Every living thing needs water,” Puwein said. Puwein spoke about the unique societal role of women in the state of Meghalaya in Shillong, India and the need for clean water in a talk last Friday. Sister Helen Puwein speaks to the role of

deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year.   That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of

. DCHAT is a new interview-based podcast featuring PLU academic deans and highlighted by questions submitted by PLU alumni. Special thanks to the following alumni for submitting questions for this episode: Christopher Algeo ‘89, Carlyn Roy ‘82, Pat Busick ‘00 ‘06, Jason Hulen ‘01, James Murphy ‘11 and Grace Takehara ‘16.Conversation Highlights: 3:30- Why Dr. Lee decided to teach at PLU. 4:40- The philosophy behind the business school’s commitment to study away. 9:30- The five action items crucial to

the health professions. SHPEP at the UW has had a very long and successful track record of helping thousands of students enter and graduate from health professions school. Using a cohort approach, the program prepares students for academic success in their undergraduate and pre-professional studies by offering enrichment courses in biology, chemistry, biostatistics and population health. The program also focuses on the personal and professional development of participants by engaging them in

UNC Prospective Student Virtual Session Posted by: alemanem / November 3, 2021 November 3, 2021 The UNC chemistry department is hosting a virtual information session for prospective students.  See the UNC Chemistry GSC Virtual Info Session Flyer for more details and to register. Read Previous Careers in Electrochemistry! Read Next US Dept of Homeland Security Summer Research Opportunities LATEST POSTS ACS Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship May 7, 2024 Environmental Lab

University of Utah Virtual Information Sessions Posted by: alemanem / November 3, 2023 November 3, 2023 The University of Utah graduate program is sponsoring a virtual information session for the undergraduate application process/graduate program. Learn more at:  https://chem.utah.edu/graduate/application.php Register   Read Previous Graduate Studies Program – Institute for Shock Physics Read Next UO Chemistry/Biochemistry Graduate Program Info Sessions LATEST POSTS ACS Diversity, Inclusion