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Jasneet Sandhu had planned to minor in global studies. But soon into her PLU experience, she decided to double major in it, along with computer science. She added anthropology and religion as double minors—as part of a strategy to enjoy her college experience at a…
and killed young Sikh men and orchestrated military operations on Sikh holy places. In class, she wrestled with the history of international relations—and why the global system allowed this to happen. “I try to bring the Punjabi Sikh topic into the classroom, as it’s under-studied,” she says. “I want to make a difference and have an academic understanding of these issues.” Sikhs can face discrimination in the U.S. due to appearances. They may stand out visually due to their five articles of faith
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On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of…
own lunch. The cafeteria was ‘that way.’” The day he lost his leg – specifically, April 12, 1984—became White’s before-and-after date. It’s dates White at PLU After meeting with local veterans on Feb. 21, Jerry White will give a free public talk as part of the 2014 Wang Center Symposium at 7:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. White is Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations at the U.S. Department of State, co-recipient of
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 11, 2015)—You hear the word “vocation” a lot at Pacific Lutheran University—in fact, Lutes pretty much have heard about (and lived) vocational exploration since PLU’s founding in 1890. Technically, that probably makes PLU a “vocational” institution—but the phrase takes on quite a…
her role at the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, where, as co-manager, she oversees the foundation’s day-to-day operations and is responsible for development of new philanthropic initiatives. Prior to joining the Vulcan team in 2013, Ives was the founder and president of Milepost Consulting, where she led executive engagement, strategy development and team-empowerment efforts with clients across multiple sectors. Her work resulted in development of organizations such as the Green Sports Alliance
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David Yun ’22 has been busy throughout his four years at Pacific Lutheran University. The pre-med student and chemistry major has been an academic standout, serving as a chemistry teaching assistant presenting research at the Murdock Conference and the American Chemical Society convention. He’s held…
ultimately go towards the organization’s operations abroad. We hope in the future to receive enough funding for students to have the opportunity to go out into communities like Honduras, Panama, etc., to gain hands-on exposure. PLU Pre-Health Sciences AdvisingWhat inspired you to start this club, in particular? Being a pre-med student, or a student thinking about any health science grad school, can be a lot. It can also be hard to get a feel for what preparing for medical school should look like, how
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Sometimes you’re drawn to a career path, and other times you discover it by serendipity, as Lauren Loftis, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian at Pacific Lutheran University, did. “I carelessly stumbled into it. In fact, the first time I entered an archive was when I…
experience, as well as the humanity sprinkled throughout the collections I handle.” We talked to her about her career.Make Library DonationsDonations of materials related to the history, development and operations of the university may be accepted. Connect by emailing archives@plu.edu.What attracted you to PLU? Before joining PLU, I worked as the Archivist & Digital Initiatives Librarian at Simmons University in Boston. When I saw the job posting for my current position, I thought it would be a great
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A. Work Practice Controls These are work procedures that apply where there is a potential for contact with blood or OPIM to prevent employees from being exposed. Work practice controls are dependent on the type of work performed, but in all instances, these controls apply: Washing facilities are available to employees who are exposed to...
or OPIM. Activities such as eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in labs or other locations where potential for exposure to BBP exists. Food and drink may not be kept in laboratory refrigerators, freezers, shelves, or cabinets where hazardous materials, blood or OPIM may be present. Biohazardous waste segregation: All biohazardous waste (non-sharps) generated as part of teaching or research operations shall be bagged and held in a
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Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Nicole Laumb ’11 did and plans to do it again.
operations knew I was a circus junkie,” Laumb said. “She had me interview for a position and (I) ended up working at the box office and being a company member.” Laumb already had some training. She was honing her skills in aerial silk performance at CircusMecca — Mendocino Center for Circus Arts. Aerial silk performance is a form of acrobatics. Performers hang from panels of the soft, lightweight fabric and do tricks. So, Laumb decided to test her skills on a rope in front of Flynn Creek audiences that
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To enroll: Call Environmental Health & Safety at x8935 or by email at Safety@plu.edu.
all that register. * Recommended for Emergency Building Coordinators, Emergency Operations Response Members, Facilities Management Personnel and Safety Committee Members.Forklift SafetyPLU forklift training is provided by skilled Facilities Management personnel, and includes classroom instruction on the physical principles of safe forklift operation as well as hands-on personal instruction until each worker can demonstrate skilled operation. Only those who have been pre-approved may attend
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Jillian graduated with a BA in Economics and a BBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She is starting work at Ann Clark Ltd as their Digital Marketing Analyst.
this career in many ways – by developing my problem solving and analytic skills, as well as by exposing me to how different markets and industries work which has been extremely helpful in the ever-changing healthcare industry. The Economics department truly shaped my experience at PLU and I am grateful for all of the faculty that helped me along the way. Desiree Domini, 2017Graduating with a BA in Economics and a BS in Mathematics, Desiree is now starting at Amazon as a Financial Operations Analyst
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Staying connected with the university you graduated from isn’t exactly new. But for Zac Thorpe ‘01, that alum connection has blossomed into a working partnership with PLU — and it’s been a labor of love. Today, Thorpe is a Vice President and Senior Sales Executive…
was always passionate about human interaction, working hard and doing a great job at whatever I’m doing to the best of my ability. (Enterprise) exposed me to all different sides of running a business: the customer service, sales, marketing, operations, accounting and managing employees as well.” Those skills were invaluable when Thorpe began as a project manager at SuperGraphics, managing the workflow of new projects through the design and production phases and coordinating shipping and install
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