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than men, it’s just about considering what might have been different for women in these situations.” Griech-Polelle is quick to explain that the conference will not focus solely on women as victims in the Holocaust. “That would be doing the female population an injustice,” she said. Rather, the three-day forum will begin with a presentation on “Women as Perpetrators,” and go on to include a full spectrum of topics including “Sexual Violence against Jewish Women,” “Women as Rescuers and

tone for the 2016-17 academic year. President Thomas W. Krise delivered his annual state of the university address before a crowd of faculty, staff and administrators, underscoring the importance of moving PLU from a place of welcoming to a place of belonging. His speech unveiled the Listen campaign, an institution-wide effort to create a true, authentic sense of belonging for students of all backgrounds — regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith background, no

reinforces PLU’s goals as a university. From Green Dot to bystander trainings and resources on campus, this is another part of the university that makes it PLU. “Community is a big thing here,” said Sepper. “This issue [of sexual assault] is more than a women’s issue. It’s men’s too—it’s a community issue.” Read Previous Multicultural Christmas Events on Campus Throughout December Read Next Recent PLU Graduates on their Careers, Convictions & Passion for Health Care COMMENTS*Note: All comments are

24/7 online mental health and medical care services. Their website also has a great list of wellness resources covering numerous topics from alcohol to sleep. 5. When it comes to your academics, ask. for. help. Yes, there’s the whole social side of college, but the primary reason you go to college is to earn a degree, right? Sometimes the academic expectations in college can feel really overwhelming, but there are two very important things to remember: #1 – there’s a reason you were admitted to

How the PLU community is addressing mental health Posted by: vcraker / February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing and CommunicationsWalk across campus and you can see the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic everywhere. Masks on faces, signs reminding you to wash your hands, restrictions on classrooms and more. But the pandemic hasn’t just caused physical changes, but also unexpected mental challenges. And that is harder to identify and address.In the winter of 2021, a

Interested in the Field of Environmental Public Health? Posted by: alemanem / February 22, 2018 February 22, 2018 If you would like to investigate this field which protects the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and other environmental factors that may impact human health and well-being the  2018 WSEHA Student Scholarship application is now open.  See the 2018 WSEHA Scholarship Flyer or visit https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for more information and to apply.   March

FT Medical Scribe Openings At Multicare Health System Posted by: alemanem / May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021 Looking for FT employment and experience in the medical field during your gap year? Current full-time medical scribe openings at Multicare Health System with multiple locations in: Tacoma Gig Harbor Auburn Puyallup Covington Olympia Federal Way The pay rate for FT scribes is $14.91 and includes health benefits and paid time off. For more information see the2021-Scribe-Job-Description and the

Virtual Open House – Oregon Health and Science University Posted by: nicolacs / September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021 Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) graduate students will develop a broad understanding across biomedical disciplines with strong foundations in quantitative literacy and critical thinking. This allows our students to identify important biomedical questions, design and execute experimental approaches, conduct data analysis and interpretation, and communicate rigorous

Webinar On Careers In Worker Health and Safety NWCOHS Information Session Posted by: alemanem / October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021 The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington prepares graduate students for careers in worker health and safety through training programs, significant financial support and community-engaged research opportunities. The NWCOHS offers funded graduate training for MS and PhD degrees. They are hosting a webinar on careers

February 1, 2008 Alum to address changing face of global health Epidemiologist William Foege will speak on campus Feb. 22 at the Wang Center for International Programs’ symposium “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations.”The symposium will highlight the work of non-governmental organizations that are searching for global solutions to control disease. These organizations, many from the Pacific Northwest, are stepping up to meet a need where governments cannot or have not. A