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grew up in Bellingham. I loved growing up there but wanted to attend college outside my hometown…but not too far. When I toured PLU, everyone was so personable. There was so much individual attention and care for every student on the tour, which continues that way today. I was also drawn by the values placed on diversity, justice and sustainability. What is your major and/or minor? Ruggeri: I have three majors—theatre, political science and environmental studies. I also have a minor in gender and
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March 29, 2012 Photo by Ed Lowe, courtesy of Highline Medical Center Dr. Jennifer Aviles ’97 An opportunity to care about people different from ourselves By Chris Albert In an emergency department in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Jennifer (Tolzmann ’97) Aviles, was caring for a heroin addict when a sense that she describes as a calling for compassion washed over her. “I was caring for him and God changed my heart for this man,” she said. “He took away my fears.” This was a man that in most circumstances
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April 12, 2012 Earth Day – Connecting to Everything on Earth: Its Land, Waters, and Peoples (Plant, Animal, and Human) PLU’s 2012 Earth Day lecture will be by Michael Pavel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Pavel is a professor of education studies at the University of Oregon, he carries the traditional name of ChiXapkaid and is an enrolled member of the Skokomish Tribe Nation. He is an honored 2007 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award finalist for his work as
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of faculty governance, the university and the community beyond the university. This year, we honor Heather Mathews, Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication, Media & Design Arts program.As the department chair, Mathews consistently exhibits unwavering professionalism, care, and dedication, ensuring effective management of the department’s affairs week after week. A colleague described her as “a gifted servant leader, able to see the larger picture while ensuring that the details are
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exciting to hear from families who are looking forward to being more active in their neighborhoods and the health benefits the trail could bring. PLU: How does this project help fuel your passion for public outreach and community involvement? Linde: It’s exciting that the world of engagement and communications is evolving and dynamic. I have so much to continue to learn in my racial equity journey as well, and I’m glad my company is supporting me in that and pushing us to grow together toward being an
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PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024
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nursing facility center in Lynnwood, Washington. The rigorous program will prepare graduates to serve as qualified nursing professionals on the front lines of care in as little as 16 months. “As a state leader in nursing education, PLU is committed to developing programs and initiatives that prepare high-quality nurses to help meet the healthcare needs of communities across the Puget Sound region and beyond,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “This ABSN program will help meet an immediate need in the
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students who may be struggling with the adjustment to online schooling.“Pierce County Health Department has recommended all districts begin the school year remotely, and this can cause some problems for many families who may have essential workers in the household, multiple students or create fear and worry for parents who do not feel they are cut out to help their students succeed in the way a teacher cannot replace,” Balut said in her Facebook post announcing her tutoring. Balut has been tutoring
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. “Shalita’s deep leadership and facilities experience, as well as her astute understanding of how to cultivate high-performing teams, are going to be tremendously helpful here at PLU,” says PLU President Allan Belton. At PLU, Myrick will lead the Division of Administrative Services, which includes the business office, human resources, risk management, and facilities. She will also play a critical role in the continued development of the Partnership for Health Innovation and serve as an essential
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Voyager 1 spacecraft as well as Carl Sagan’s prose reflecting on the image. In the photo, Earth appears as a single pixel – “a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” For this project, Dr. Gillie collaborated with video editor and PLU student Zixuan Guo. We recently met with Professor Gillie to discuss this project. This is clearly a film and composition that have something to say about climate and care for the earth. Yes, I think artists can provide critique and commentary on the state of the times in
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