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  • 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…

    vocation in public health.   “It’s easy to get lost in numbers and statistics,” she said. “Having had that encouragement at PLU to think about social justice and environmental concerns helps humanize the numbers.” Blakney long assumed she would go to medical school. But after a study abroad experience in Panama and Costa Rica, she realized she wanted to make a difference on a larger scale. “It made me realize I’m more interested in medicine on a population level,” said Blakney, a former cross-country

  • COPE Health Scholars Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 11, 2021 November 11, 2021 The Health Scholar Program is a training program tailored to individuals interested in pursuing or seeking to advance their career in health care. Our program allows students to gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings as an integral part of the care delivery team. In their role, Scholars learn to provide basic patient care alongside nurses, physicians, and other

  • Development and Social JusticeStandards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world. Continued improvement in human well-being for all involves economic growth, reducing poverty, and addressing inequities and issues of social justice, for example in wealth, political freedom, education, and health care. Given the complexity of development processes and of the diverse array of responses to poverty and  social

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a list of possible careers. At the top of that list…

    Dual major brings passion for archaeology to life at PLU and abroad Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 1, 2016 Image: Megan Wonderly ’16 traveled to Ethiopia to observe Professor Neal Sobania conduct research with his partner, Raymond Silverman. February 1, 2016 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a

  • hours are required for the Family Nurse Practitioner concentration, and a minimum of 90 semester hours are required for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration. Post-master’s students may apply previous graduate level nursing coursework toward the requirement, based on approval of the courses by the dean or his/her designee (e.g., program director). Graduate work from another institution may be accepted for transfer upon petition by the student and approval by the dean or his

  • Course Title DANC 222 Beginning/Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance - CX, FT DANC 251 Beginning/Intermediate Ballet - CX, FT DANC 252 Beginning/Intermediate Contemporary - CX, FT DANC 254 Beginning/Intermediate Tap - CX, FT DANC 255 Beginning/Intermediate Hip Hop - CX, FT FTWL 100 Personalized Fitness Program - FT FTWL 150 Adaptive Physical Activity - FT FTWL 151 Beginning Golf - FT FTWL 155 Bowling - FT FTWL 158 Jogging and Running for Fitness - FT FTWL 159 Walking for Health - FT FTWL 162

  •               As one of the annual priorities for the 2023-24 academic year, President’s Council seeks to align available resources in order to in to invest in individual and community well-being. The critical first step was to collect perspectives from faculty and staff in a survey. As a reminder, this survey was designed to align with the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-being. Based on this research, the survey will incorporate five different areas of

  • Telemental Health (TMH) Informed Consent (pdf) view download PLU Counseling Services offers Telemental Health (TMH) counseling services for students residing in Washington state, due to licensing restrictions.  Information about Telemental Health is provided here, and for clients who desire to use the service, consent is required.

  • Sacred concerts highlights faith and music Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017 From 1965 until his death in 1974, Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington reformed both his worldview and his music. With his advancing age, failing health, and the death in of his beloved co-composer Billy Strayhorn, Ellington came to realize the impermanence of life and rekindled the deep faith instilled in him by his father. From here, Duke Ellington composed the Sacred Concerts, calling his first of

  • . However, even if the Complainant or Respondent declines to participate, the University, in its sole discretion, may continue to investigate the matter and make sanctioning decisions based on the incident and information gathered. Confidential Assistance and Resources All Complainants, Respondents, Reporters, and Witnesses have the right to seek additional, confidential resources if needed. Confidential services include the Wellbeing Services and Resources  Health and Counseling Services, Confidential