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skied from upper to lower campus. I studied away in Windhoek, Namibia, for one semester (though it was cut short by COVID). Learning about the history of Namibia was fascinating and eye-opening. Traveling to National parks and seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs is something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. Being able to study away without it costing more than my regular cost of attendance was amazing.  In Namibia, I started a biochemistry research project on the potential chemical

Global health leader and human rights advocate to visit PLU and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ+ communities globally Posted by: bennetrr / February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University’s biennial Ambassador Chris Stevens Celebration of Service will be held virtually at 7 p.m. on March 9. Amie Bishop, a global health leader and human rights advocate will deliver the keynote lecture titled “Vulnerabilities Amplified

part of his capstone project. The project would lead to a Kelmer Roe Fellowship to study in Africa. This is certainly true for Nevis Granum ’14, whose passion for photography and saving endangered wildlife led to his capstone, a senior gallery exhibition of photographs taken during his J-Term trip to Tanzania. The experience of curating and exhibiting his work led Granum to apply for, and receive, a Kelmer Roe Fellowship to study in Africa with PLU Professor of English Charles Bergman this summer

for this opportunity with the Tacoma Housing Authority, and all of my managers who have helped me, especially during the pandemic,” Kang concluded. “This has been a great way to apply my knowledge and grow my skills in both communication and political science at the same time.” Read Previous Act Six scholar gained confidence to study abroad Read Next Discipline Dash: Professor Michael Artime on Political Science LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean

the hearts of many PLU students, fellow faculty members, and a wide circle of friends around the world who had the good fortune to study with him throughout Central and South America. Bill began his service as Professor of Biology at PLU in July 2000.  He served as Associate Provost from his arrival at PLU in 2000 to June 2003, and as Chair of PLU’s Environmental Studies Program from August 2007 to February 2014. To say that Bill was tirelessly dedicated to teaching, scientific research, and

March 24, 2011 Jessie Klauder finds a swimming regimen that treats the whole student By Nick Dawson Jessie Klauder ’11 made the decision a year ago. During J-Term of her senior year, Klauder would participate in the School of Nursing’s first study away program in China, where she would take a class called Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a nursing major, Klauder figured that the class would help round out her education in understanding and treating the whole person. The decision to spend

vocation in public health.   “It’s easy to get lost in numbers and statistics,” she said. “Having had that encouragement at PLU to think about social justice and environmental concerns helps humanize the numbers.” Blakney long assumed she would go to medical school. But after a study abroad experience in Panama and Costa Rica, she realized she wanted to make a difference on a larger scale. “It made me realize I’m more interested in medicine on a population level,” said Blakney, a former cross-country

from its 2014 survey of hundreds of four-year colleges concerning the schools’ commitments to the environment and sustainability. “We strongly recommend PLU and the other fine colleges in this guide to the many environmentally minded students who seek to study and live at green colleges,” said The Princeton Review’s Robert Franek, Senior Vice President Publisher. Franek noted the growing interest the company has seen among college-bound students in green colleges. “Among nearly 10,000 teens who

Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so! Read Previous Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Read Next Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden

July 30, 2011 Forty years of of serving and caring By Hailey Rile ’13 Marilynne (Buddrius ’68) Wilson Marilynne (Buddrius ’68) Wilson came to PLU planning to study social work. But a simple conversation with her parents one day led to a different career path. “I called home and told my parents I was in something I didn’t think I wanted,” Wilson said. “They called the minister. He called me and said, ‘what about a nurse?’ I said ‘okay.’”The Almira, Wash., native subsequently earned a bachelor’s