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  • Seanna HewittI graduated from PLU in the spring of 2014 with majors in Biology and Hispanic Studies. A semester away in Oaxaca, Mexico led me to recognize my interest in promoting food security, and greatly influenced the avenue I took for my graduate career. I am now beginning my fourth year in the Molecular Plant Sciences PhD program at Washington State University, where I am studying the genetics and physiology of fruit ripening. As part of my thesis project, I am developing a set of

  • Teagan Haden- Namibia Biology- Class of 2019 A piece of advice to future study away students: Go meet new people! Fellow PLU travelers are helpful during the transition abroad, but avoid sticking with the Lute Group throughout the whole experience. If the opportunity presents itself, spend time with others and form lasting friendships What surprised her about studying away: I was surprised at how much I learned about myself while studying away. I realized being away from family (and the

  • areas: biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geosciences, marriage and family therapy, mathematics, music, nursing, physics. Library instruction, reference, online resource management. Selected Presentations 2021 ALD/ACRL-WA and ACRL-OR Joint Fall Summit, Re-contextualizing the Antelope: What a Year in Nature Taught Me about Documentation (November 5, 2021) Interests hiking camping martial arts Hardanger fiddle science fiction

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  • students like her for medical school. Over the years, she took advantage of all the opportunities available to her by engaging in whatever she could do to become the most desirable medical school candidate. “I wanted to be one of those people that could do good in the world.” “I did a lot in the medical field,” Thiele said. “I did a lot of things to put myself on that path.” She did well in her physics, chemistry and biology classes. She volunteered in a local emergency room for 100 hours. She studied

  • Death of Dr. William Teska: “We have lost a valued colleague, a global humanitarian, and a deeply committed leader in higher education.” Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 28, 2016 June 28, 2016 Dear Campus Community: It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the sudden passing of Professor of Biology Dr. William Teska, who was found in his home on Saturday, June 25, deceased of natural causes.  Bill leaves a lasting legacy in PLU’s Environmental Studies Program, and a huge hole in

  • lives, now and in the future.” She is able to empathize with the challenges facing her patients with cerebral palsy as she too has the disorder. “Dr. Jan,” as her patients call her, has established several adapted sports programs and founded the Pediatric Neurology Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and 1 CP Place in Plano, Texas, where she currently practices. How did studying Biology at PLU help prepare you for medical school? The Biology and other science curriculum at PLU

  • Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 majored in biology and chemistry at PLU, played at nationals with the men’s soccer team, and prepared for a career in the medical field. D’Onofrio recently sat down with PLU News to discuss his PLU experience. How did you learn about PLU?… June 4, 2024 Research & Academics

  • Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 majored in biology and chemistry at PLU, played at nationals with the men’s soccer team, and prepared for a career in the medical field. D’Onofrio recently sat down with PLU News to discuss his PLU experience. How did you learn about PLU?… June 4, 2024 Research & Academics

  • Jennie Griek Gift Planner Phone: 253-535-7156 Email: jgriek@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2002 Certified Fund Raising Executive, CFRE International, 2017 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, American College of Financial Services, 2020 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Event Planning Relationship Building Responsibilities Jennie joined the University Relations team in 2023 and is primarily responsible for increasing financial

  • Mary Jo Larsen Assistant Dean Phone: 253-535-8456 Email: larsenmj@plu.edu Office Hours: Tu & Th: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2014 M.A., Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 2004 B.A., Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 2002 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Endorsements in English and Biology Biography Mary Jo earned both her B.A. and Master’s in Education from PLU. Her varied career in education

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