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  • Andrea Adams ’15 and Bradd Busick ’99, MBA ’09 discuss business, mentorship, and seizing opportunity. Adams is Direct Strategy & Portfolio Manager at Nike and a former PLU student athlete. Busick is an adjunct business professor at PLU and chief technology officer and vice president…

    Nike and Busick’s best advice for business students and mentors  in the Fall 2020 mentorship-themed issue of ResoLute at www.plu.edu/ResoLute. Read Previous PLU Alumni Saiyare Refaei’s work lives at the intersection of art and activism Read Next Thu “Kim” Le interns with Benaroya Research Institute, doing cancer research from home 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

  • The Chemistry Department invites applications by March 4th at 5:00 p.m. for the 2015-2016 Ramstad Scholarship.    Applications are due to the Chemistry Department Chair.  A link to the  application form  and further information can be found in the Ramstad Scholarship section of the Chemistry Department …

    Ramstad Scholarship Applications Invited – Deadline March 4th, 2015 Posted by: Craig Fryhle / February 20, 2015 February 20, 2015 The Chemistry Department invites applications by March 4th at 5:00 p.m. for the 2015-2016 Ramstad Scholarship.    Applications are due to the Chemistry Department Chair.  A link to the  application form  and further information can be found in the Ramstad Scholarship section of the Chemistry Department  Endowments and Scholarships web page.  The Anders and Emma

  • Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas.  Selected individuals will train alongside NCTR investigators who conduct FDA mission-critical, translational research that provides a scientifically sound basis for FDA regulatory decisions, and…

    Summer Research Opportunities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Arkansas Posted by: alemanem / December 19, 2017 December 19, 2017 Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas.  Selected individuals will train alongside NCTR investigators who conduct FDA mission-critical, translational research that provides a scientifically sound basis for FDA regulatory

  • The UW SHPEP (Summer Health Professions Education Program)  will run this summer, 2019! The UW SHPEP program dates are June 24 th  to August 2 nd , 2019. The application is open now (Dec 1).    The deadline to apply is Feburary 15 th , 2019 .…

    , biostatistics Individualized shadowing experiences with healthcare providers and population health organization groups Operating room/emergency room shadowing opportunities Medical and dental clinical simulation experiences Biomedical research shadowing opportunities A curriculum built on increasing awareness and knowledge of the social determinants of health and healthcare disparities Service learning and clinical activities Weekend activities, including a trip to Mt. Rainier National Park Room and Board

  • Launched in 2017, the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA LRGF) provides  excellent financial benefits and professional development opportunities  to students pursuing a Ph.D. in  fields of study  that address complex science and engineering problems critical to stewardship…

    problems critical to stewardship science. The DOE NNSA LRGF connects professors and students working in fields relevant to the DOE lab system with laboratory scientists, fostering collaborative research relationships. The program will strengthen these university-laboratory links through an unusual and exciting provision: fellows will work and study in residence at one or more of four approved DOE NNSA facilities for a minimum of two 12-week periods. Longer stays are highly encouraged, up to or

  • New biology lab an interactive plus for students By Barbara Clements The lab tucked in the north side of the Rieke Science Center is all about drywall, dust and stacks of cabinets right now. But come spring semester, the new Louis and Lydia Sheffels Biology…

    new 1,100-square-foot lab is thanks to a $100,000 plus donation from Carol Sheffels Quigg, Jerry Sheffels and the Sheffels family as part of the Rieke Science Center restoration.   The lab will be largely used by first-year biology students, said Associate Professor Matt Smith, Biology Department Chair. Approximately 200 students will be using the lab each year, Smith estimated. The technology-rich lab will come with six portable computer stations and a SMART board. Before the renovations this

  • The University of Washington Chemistry Department invites you to join a virtual information session to learn about their graduate (MS and PhD) programs. Undergraduates will meet faculty & students and learn about the department. Date & Time: Tuesday 10/19 at 4pm (Pacific Time) Zoom Link:…

    University of Washington Chemistry: Virtual Graduate Program Info Session Posted by: alemanem / October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021 The University of Washington Chemistry Department invites you to join a virtual information session to learn about their graduate (MS and PhD) programs. Undergraduates will meet faculty & students and learn about the department. Date & Time: Tuesday 10/19 at 4pm (Pacific Time) Zoom Link: Register at https://tinyurl.com/urpkzjy8 For more information see the UW Virtual

  • The Jazz Education Network Conference hosts thousands or people from around the globe every year, connecting jazz beginners, professionals, scholars and educators, and industry experts. In 2022, following safety guidelines, the conference was held in Dallas, Texas in early January. Dr. Cassio Vianna was invited…

    North Texas (drums), and Brad Goode from Colorado State University Boulder (trumpet) among many others! Dr. Vianna says, “Jazz composers rely on the performers’ abilities and musical ideas to create fresh and original art. Due to the musicians’ improvised contributions – which happen not only through solos, but also through their individual accompanying skills – each time a piece is performed there is a unique and exciting outcome. Collaborating with musicians in this personal way is always a thrill

  • What is your educational background? Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Pacific Master of Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of North Texas Why did you want to teach at…

    chooses you. This is essentially what happened to me. I tried to explore other majors as well as working in accounting and sales. Music was the only place I was happy. What is your favorite class to teach and why? This is in a way like asking who your favorite child is. I love conducting the Wind Ensemble. Exploring great masterworks as well as premiering new works is a very invigorating activity. During the 15 years I have been on faculty at PLU the Wind Ensemble has performed 29 world premieres and

  • As far back as middle school, others noticed Lisa Woods’ quiet strength and power of observation. “My demeanor is to listen, hear people and see people,“ she says. “I’ve developed that over time, but I’ve always been the listener in the room and not necessarily…

    says. “I felt like they cared about me as a person and were invested in helping me be successful. Even in the short period I was there, I felt that.” She graduated with an accounting degree, followed by a Master of Divinity at Tacoma’s Faith Evangelical College and Seminary, then a certificate from Harvard University in the Driving Government Performance Program. Throughout, she applied her skills in city government roles, including becoming increasingly involved in Tacoma’s equity work. Woods is