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Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/lydia-flaspohler-25-and-ryan-fisher-24-dive-into-the-secrets-of-marine-microorganisms/

Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms Posted by: nicolacs / September 28, 2023 Image: Students conduct summer research under the supervision of assistant professor Angie Boysen, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 28, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing and CommunicationsHave you ever wondered how the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants play a significant role in shaping our world? Marine

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Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions and experiences to design major in innovation studies Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to PLU’s individualized major pathway, she is the university’s first graduate with a major in innovation studies . Innovation Studies at PLU Courses… June 4, 2024 Alumni, Internships, CareerResearch & Academics

PLU alum learns that being a teacher is a mixture of tough and funny https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2009/10/28/plu-alum-learns-that-being-a-teacher-is-a-mixture-of-tough-and-funny/

October 28, 2009 Alum learns that teaching fifth graders requires mixture of toughness and fun Eric Pfaff had a cold, but he was staying a few more hours in his classroom at Eugene Field Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma to finish up grading some papers, talking with kids. “No, I’m fine, ” as he hacked. Besides, he couldn’t stand the thought of missing a day with his 17 fifth graders, who challenge him, tease him and inspire him each day. “This is much different than anything I’ve ever done

2016 Speakers https://www.plu.edu/tedx/speakers/

Isaac Marion Author of New York Times Best Selling Novel “Warm Bodies” T’wina Franklin Director, University Place School District Miriam Barnett CEO, YWCA Pierce County Mike Ferriter Lieutenant General, United States Army (Retired) Bil Moss Former Tacoma City Councilmember Kurt Beecher Dammeier Founder, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Seth Kirby Executive Director, Oasis Youth Center Matt Levi Director in Healthcare Administration and Innovation, Franciscan Health System Christine Brandt Principal

Endowed University Chair https://www.plu.edu/lutheran-studies/professorship/

university is grateful for the work of Dr. Torvend to advance our understanding of the Lutheran tradition, Lutheran higher education and PLU’s mission and identity through his work as Chair. Dr. Marit Trelstad is the second person to be nominated and confirmed in this endowed University Chair. Dr. Trelstad is Professor of Religion (Constructive and Lutheran Theologies) and has been teaching at PLU since 2001. Prior to this, she taught at other ELCA colleges and Universities for 7 years including

Kenzie Knapp ’23 discusses summer environmental work, role with ASPLU, and public transit advocacy https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/08/30/kenzie-knapp-23-udall-scholarship/

. 1. Why did you pursue the Udall Scholarship? The Udall Scholarship was very intersectional in the way that I like because there were three categories you could apply for which are Indigenous policy, Indigenous public health and the environment, so I hoped to expand my knowledge on and share how these intersect. I was really excited to apply for the environment category. Dr. Nancy Simpson-Younger was an exceptional part of the process and one of the best mentors I could ask for. She was very

US Dept of Homeland Security Summer Research Opportunities https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2021/11/04/us-dept-of-homeland-security-summer-research-opportunities/

, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other Homeland Security STEM focused entities nationwide either onsite or in a virtual environment. This experience will provide you with a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. Additionally

Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington Agree to Extend Deadline for Completion https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/01/15/pacific-lutheran-university-and-the-university-of-washington-agree-to-extend-deadline-for-completion-of-a-definitive-agreement-for-the-purchase-of-kplu/

launch a fundraising effort for a competing offer. The alternative community buyer will be given until June 30, 2016 to put forth a competing offer subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the APA. The alternative buyer must be qualified under the rules and policies of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to hold the license of a non-commercial educational broadcast station. On November 12, 2015, the two universities announced PLU’s intent to sell its broadcasting rights and

US Dept of Homeland Security Summer Research Opportunities https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/us-dept-of-homeland-security-summer-research-opportunities/

, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other Homeland Security STEM focused entities nationwide either onsite or in a virtual environment. This experience will provide you with a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. Additionally

2013 Holocaust Conference https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-africa-and-the-holocaust/about/conference-archives/2013-holocaust-conference/

Sixth Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education: March 13-15, 2013, Anderson University CenterScholar Deborah Lipstadt; Author Cara De Silva; PLU Dean of the School of Arts and Communication and pianist Dr. Cameron Bennett; PLU professor and art historian Heather Mathews and others join to present “Empowerment” a three-day conference. The Powell-Heller Conference seeks to give educators, students and community members a way to use the lessons of the Holocaust to empower themselves