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education you will obtain at PLU will prepare you well for these programs by providing a strong background in the sciences as well as allowing you to understand connections between science and society more broadly. While many pre-health students do choose to major in biology and chemistry, there have been students who have majored in psychology, sociology, Hispanic studies, religion, and others. As a pre-health sciences student, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our Pre-Health Sciences

produced by University of Texas Health School of Nursing The relevance of the role of healthcare providers in the events in Nazi Germany to today’s healthcare providers will be discussed. The journey of a school of nursing in making a film about nurses in Nazi Germany as well as of the use of the film in nursing education is explored. Commentator and Presenter: Cathy L. Rozmus, Ph.D., R.N. Vice Dean UTH Professor Francis Nicosia Moderator: Robert P. Ericksen, Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies, Emeritus

will ping phones and offer fun facts about the historic theologian. All of the engaging events, including some that have yet to be determined, will build up to the milestone anniversary on Oct. 31, 2017, allowing a community to reflect together on a movement that continues to shape our values today. Challenging Authority Though he had the greatest impact, Luther was not the first to challenge the authority of church leaders. Samuel Torvend, Ph.D. and chair of Lutheran studies at PLU, explained that

Studies, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from Yale University. She held full-time faculty and administrative positions at the University of Michigan and the University of California, Irvine. From 2008–16 Rae Linda served as associate provost for undergraduate education and held the faculty position of professor of music at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. In August 2016, Rae Linda began a new position as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Pacific Lutheran University. Her

Lutheran studies at PLU, explained that Luther’s native Germany was already a hotbed of discontent, with many Germans increasingly frustrated with church practices. Torvend said Luther’s path to revolution started with a personal quest to find answers to his own questions about salvation and damnation. He would frequently ask his religious superiors what he needed to do in order to be with God in the afterlife. “That really kind of drove him crazy,” Torvend said. “On the one hand he’s told he can do

activities that serve the community and the professions. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the academic deans of other schools and divisions, the associate provosts, and other members of the University leadership team. Provides leadership in affirmative action, cultural diversity, international education, and interdisciplinary studies. Works closely with the Associate Provost for Graduate Programs and Continuing Education, to assist in providing leadership for lifelong learning through