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At Pacific Lutheran University, natural science research can lead students all the way to Antarctica and back again. For environmental studies majors, there’s also important data to collect and analyze within a stone’s throw of the university’s campus. Clover Creek flows 14 miles through Parkland,…
environmental studies majors, there’s also important data to collect and analyze within a stone’s throw of the university’s campus.Clover Creek flows 14 miles through Parkland, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and Lakewood before emptying into Lake Steilacoom. Its watershed spans 74 square miles. Much of the watershed’s stream system is impaired by low levels of dissolved oxygen, warm water temperatures and bacteria. State and county agencies are working with a coalition of local stakeholders to study and
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Shelby Hatton (Murdock) ’17 always knew she wanted to become a doctor, but now that she’s in osteopathic medical school she’s still deciding on what kind of doctor. The challenge, she says, is that she’s enjoying every aspect of her studies. That’s no surprise, because…
application process is a tough system to navigate on your own. That’s a big reason the MAMS program is a great pathway for students like me who aspire to become first-generation doctors. There is guidance and mentorship built into the program that makes the application and interview process of medical school feel less daunting. I found this support extremely beneficial!Why did you decide on the DO program at PNWU? Probably the biggest thing that attracted me to PNWU was the culture fit I could feel during
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Shelby Hatton (Murdock) ’17 always knew she wanted to become a doctor, but now that she’s in osteopathic medical school she’s still deciding on what kind of doctor. The challenge, she says, is that she’s enjoying every aspect of her studies. That’s no surprise, because…
application process is a tough system to navigate on your own. That’s a big reason the MAMS program is a great pathway for students like me who aspire to become first-generation doctors. There is guidance and mentorship built into the program that makes the application and interview process of medical school feel less daunting. I found this support extremely beneficial! Why did you decide on the DO program at PNWU? Probably the biggest thing that attracted me to PNWU was the culture fit I could feel
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From an early age, Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 always thought he’d be a wildlife biologist. He’d pore over issues of National Geographic and One World magazines his dad purchased, studying photos and text of exotic animals. Chontofalsky is now an environmental scientist with the City of…
. If you set big goals, you get big successes. And even if you fall short of that, you never fail. You learned something.” Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 is the first of three Lutes being featured from the City of Tacoma. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon and MultiCare Health System. Read Previous PLU awarded $15,000 from NSF for COVID-19 DEI Challenge Read
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Education students teach internationally In January 2008, nine education students began their student teaching experience in Windhoek, Namibia, and returned to campus in the spring to complete the experience at Tacoma schools. The student teachers worked for six weeks in three Windhoek primary schools, which…
program to study away. However, research shows a profound impact on a student’s self-efficacy and cultural competence when they work in an international school, she said. “It’s transformative,” she said of the experience. “You’re very much aware of your perspective and other people’s perspective, and you know how to teach to those.” The Republic of Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990. While the constitution guarantees free, quality education for all, the education system is only 18
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PLU alum works to close state’s achievement gap Growing up, Erin Jones ’01, had no desire to become a teacher. In fact, she planned to become an international lawyer. But after visiting an economically disadvantaged, inner-city school in Philadelphia, Pa., Jones’ life plans changed dramatically.…
Program provides public recognition and financial rewards to elementary and secondary schoolteachers, principals and other education professionals who are furthering excellence in education,” according to the Milken Foundation website. In addition to being recognized as an outstanding teacher, Jones also received an unrestricted $25,000 to spend on other educational endeavors. CISL helps low income parents and parents of color to navigate the school system, according to Jones. Additionally, CISL
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Campus Safety responsible for keeping small city of 4,500 safe By Barbara Clements They will give you a ride home too. New students coming to Pacific Lutheran University this fall might be thinking about classes, their roommates, their majors or just how did mom say…
. If a student feels bothered by something, or someone, they can pick up the phone, and get an immediate response, Berger said. The campus also has an emergency text message and speaker system, as well as e-mail alert, that will go out if there is a threat on or near campus, Berger said. All this effort seems to be paying off, as car prowls alone dropped from a peak of 153 in 2000, to just 38 last year. An extra safety feature at PLU is Berger himself. As far as anyone knows, PLU is the only campus
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Guilt and Innocence – What does it Mean to be Alive? By Julia Walsh ’14 “Do you enjoy your work?” It’s an innocuous, innocent question. Would that it had an innocuous, innocent answer. I came to apply for the Kurt Mayer Summer Fellowship in Holocaust…
; rather, evil in the first wave of Holocaust literature is identified with a system of shadow and death. In the second mode, that shadow is personified, given a name, attached to a body, and called Eichmann, Goebbels, Globocnik, Heydrich, Himmler, Höss, and so on, or some fictionalized character based on these real people and so many more. Furthermore, the first mode is typically a survivor testimony or published early on in the chronology of Holocaust literature, where the second may be written by
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From an early age, Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 always thought he’d be a wildlife biologist. He’d pore over issues of National Geographic and One World magazines his dad purchased, studying photos and text of exotic animals. Chontofalsky is now an environmental scientist with the City of…
series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon and MultiCare Health System. Read Previous PLU selected for American Passport Project Read Next Clarissa Gines ’12 combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates 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 "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU
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Clarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU’s art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn’t easy—she had a child during her senior year, and juggled parenthood with schoolwork and an internship at a Seattle-based art gallery. She then worked as…
people will respect that.”Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Clarissa Gines ’12 is the second of three Lutes being featured from the City of Tacoma. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon and MultiCare Health System. × × Read Previous City of Tacoma environmental scientist Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 loves asking questions Read Next Lisa Woods ’92 helps move Tacoma forward as the city’s Chief
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