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allows.What did you learn about yourself through this process? I learned a lot about the process involved in writing a book and the business side of things. What you are doing now? At the moment, I’m teaching Spanish fulltime at University Prep in Seattle, working as an adjunct instructor at Seattle Central College, and serving as a Spanish tutor at North Seattle College. I’m also enrolled in a graduate certificate program in public administration at Seattle University. What goal is next on your list? The

the career she has today as director of Community Health and Analysis at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Institute for Population Health in Wyoming. In her role, she helps build partnerships between the hospital and the community to address all kinds of health needs – from substance abuse to suicide and more. Spieker’s presentation, “From PLU to Public Health,” is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at PLU’s Xavier Hall, 101. We caught up with Spieker to talk about her career, her campus visit and

On (Virtual) Exhibit: Media Literacy J-Term Projects exhibit has closed Posted by: Holly Senn / March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021 During J-Term 2021, students in Assistant Professor Kate Drazner Hoyt’s Media Literacy COMA 388 explored topics such as: – the role that the press plays in sustaining democracies; – the different forms of online misinformation and disinformation; – the rise of conspiracy theories on web platforms and forums; – the decline of public trust in institutions and experts

forensics programs in the country. In the 2013-14 season, the PLU speech and debate team made it to eliminations at every single tournament it attended. On average, the program attends 10 tournaments each year and hosts three events on PLU’s campus, including the T.O.H. Karl High School Invitational, The Forensics Scholar Lecture, and the Ruth Anderson Public Debate Series. The co-curricular and regionally competitive forensics program provides travel opportunities for all skill levels. Balancing

after graduation—figuratively (working two jobs to save money) and literally (after moving to Guatemala). There, Malloy studied Spanish and worked at medical clinics in the highlands. He also taught children how to juggle and perfected the craft himself while walking from village to village. Next, Malloy studied global health at Columbia University School of Public Health in New York, where he was awarded a graduate research assistantship and worked with a mentor on programs to reduce the burden of

An Open Letter to the PLU Community from President Tom Krise Posted by: Lace M. Smith / November 24, 2015 November 24, 2015 Dear Colleagues and Friends: In the past few days there has been a lot of impassioned debate about the proposed sale of KPLU to KUOW. There has also been a lot of misinformation and misinterpreted facts. Following is some context: This is a strategic decision based on careful analysis of the future of radio and a concern about how best to sustain public media in the region

need help.” The campaign officially kicked off Feb. 27 during HUMP. In an effort to become ingrained in the community, the campaign is collaborating with campus organizations on programming that promotes safer communities, such as last Monday’s “Can I Kiss You?” presentation about sexual assault. “What’s cool about this is that students are saying, ‘we want to do this,’” said Kate Fontana, ASPLU religious relations director. Fontana is spearheading the development of a peer education and training

degree of hypothermia, but I loved every moment of that historic day. Morgan Root is a senior at PLU. She is a communication major with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in political science. The photos were also provided by Root. Read Previous Explore! offers first year students a chance to bond. Read Next Diplomat explores Jewish-German relations COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a

specific focus is to think about what we eat and the impact that has.” The event is co-sponsored by the PLU Office of Congregation Relations, the PLU Admission Office, Southwestern Washington Synod, Northwest Washington Synod and Thrivent for Lutherans. Allison Ramsey, the office manager for the Southwestern Washington Synod, said this event was inspired by a regional program promoting the ethics of eating. Ramsey said the event will serve to educate people from all literacy levels, from beginners to

be the hub of the wheel of already existing services, including the offices of Career Development and Academic Internships, or the opportunities made available through academic departments or the Alumni office. “One of our major goals is to help students have a seamless transition into the next phase of life, said Bobbi Hughes, Director of Employer Relations at PLU. “We’re going to be doing, and have been doing, a great job in helping students discover what they are passionate about and what they