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A day in the life as a cancer research center intern Posted by: Zach Powers / October 9, 2023 October 9, 2023 PLU chemistry major Elijah Singleton ’25 takes us with him for a day in the life at his summer internship at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle. Read Previous Breana Downs ’24: A summer soaring with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Read Next Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

Physical Science Technicians – Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Posted by: nicolacs / April 27, 2021 April 27, 2021 The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton is looking for Physical Science Technicians to fill positions as Radiological Control Technicians. You will identify deviations from normal or anticipated radiation levels to determine if the deviations are transient, instrument is defective, shielding has moved or equipment or area has higher than expected radiation levels. You will monitor

American Sociological Association’s Honors Program Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 9, 2020 March 9, 2020 By By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator/Admin AssistantTACOMA WA - Congratulations to Robert Gallagher (Sociology Junior) for his acceptance into the prestigious American Sociological Association's Honors Program!According to the ASA “the Honors Program provides undergraduate sociology students a rich introduction to the professional life of the discipline. Once admitted, these

March 10, 2014 A National Honor for ‘Digging into Cancer’ ‘Fast Company’ magazine names Hunt one of its 100 Most Creative People of 2014. A Survivor in the Global Spotlight Katie Hunt ’11 fought cancer at PLU, leads the emerging field of paleo-oncology and wowed the crowd at TED2014 By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications After hearing Katie Hunt’s story—of survival, determination, success, worldwide acclaim and infinite promise—you’re likely to experience one of two powerful

-Degree Engineering Program. In addition to math and science courses, students will complete an internship/industry experience and/or courses in business, economics, history and ethics. “Project-based learning is a different kind of learning than in-class learning and adds a different kind of value to a student’s degree,” said Bogomil Gerganov, associate professor of physics. “Internships and apprenticeships are extremely valuable training for future engineers, and students with such experience are

processes centered in collage. Years later he began to explore art through drawing and murals.Online GalleryView an online gallery showcasing images of each nominee's artwork, as well as interviews with the artists. ViewEach year, more than a dozen artists are nominated and one is selected for this significant award. The winning artist receives a $7,500 award to create a commissioned art piece for the Community Foundation representing their interpretation of the Pierce County community. In 2008, the

University of Oregon where she worked to make collegiate forensics more inclusive, welcoming, and supportive. The Megan Gaffney award is meant to celebrate Megan’s legacy and recognize students and educators for their efforts to make their community more inclusive, especially for women. Justin Eckstein, PLU Director of Forensics, in his nomination letter, wrote: “I have known Angie for five years and I am confident that she embodies the spirit of the Megan Gaffney award. As a coach, she’s a leader that

, we believe this to be an urgent conversation prompted by our mission and PLU’s commitment to diversity and justice,” said Rachel Haxtema, program coordinator at the PLU Center for Community Engagement and Service. The program will be moderated by PLU Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Emily Davidson and the panel will include PLU Lutheran Studies Chair Samuel Torvend, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Sergia Hay, the Rev. Mark Knutson of Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon

significant issue. The Lutes were responsible for retrieving it.The estimated moving cost to transport the new boat was far beyond the team’s resources and shell trailers were unheard of in those days. Needing the shell for the program to survive, they responded positively when somebody asked: “Why not row it down?” That’s what they did. The Lutes endured a marathon paddle from Seattle’s Union Bay to Tacoma’s Point Defiance—an estimated 45 miles. It took more than 15 hours to complete, in the chill of a

Author David Treuer Will Discuss Being “Adrift Between Two Americas” Posted by: Zach Powers / March 21, 2023 March 21, 2023 For Pacific Lutheran University’s 2023 Natalie Mayer and Raphael Lemkin Lecture, the university will welcome award-winning author David Treuer to give a presentation titled “Adrift Between Two Americas” on April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Regency Room (Anderson University Center.)Treuer is an Ojibwe Indian from northern Minnesota. He grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation with his