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, PLU applicants will be guaranteed an admission interview. More specifically, PNWU will waive the application fee for the DPT program. Admission requirements for the MSOT include no prerequisites beyond a complete undergraduate degree, writing a personal statement, and a virtual interview. MSOT applicants do not have to take any GRE or standardized test or have occupational therapy shadowing hours required.“This is a great opportunity for PLU graduates,” continued Ward. “The rigor of our

everything that I ever thought four years could be: exciting, challenging, sad, joyous, and about every other range of emotion. What’s next? Next year I will be heading off to Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., to earn a Masters of Divinity. Joe Natwick ’11 – Bachelor of Arts in religion and classics. Joshua Hammerling – Bachelor of Arts in German (languages and literatures) and English (writing emphasis) Joshua Hammerling ’11 – Bachelor of Arts in German (languages and literatures) and English (writing

other half reserved for OR trips. By making bikes available and providing a map of bike-able roads and trails in the area, Pfaff hopes to increase the number of students, faculty and staff who regularly ride bikes. “It’s a more sustainable way of traveling,” Pfaff said. Plus, there are the added benefits of getting some exercise and saving money on gas, he added. An English writing and environmental studies double major, Pfaff was moved to get involved in PLU’s sustainability efforts after taking a

the panel. Some professors are also integrating the book into their curriculum. Lisa Marcus, associate professor of English, will again be teaching the book in her Writing 101 seminar on “Banned Books.” She wants students to recognize that Urrea’s book has been banned in Arizona as part of a push to suppress ethnic studies, particularly works that address Mexican-American history and experience. Marcus stresses that beyond the story and relatability of the characters, it is important to think

right decision, he admits now, 10 years later, it still turns over like a well-worn stone in his mind. “It was the right thing to do, but I’m going to have to live with that for the rest of my life,” he said. The book chronicles Hrivnak during his time in the in Iraq, when Hrivnak was a captain and flight nurse in an Air Force medevac unit charged with caring for U.S. casualties. Hrivnak first started writing the book – although he had no idea his musings would end up in newspapers, a documentary

toward full citizenship and law school. As for any advice for students who may be undocumented and still trying to pursue their dreams? “Don’t give up,” she said. “Keep at it. And take risks.” Read Previous A New Chapter for PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop Read Next 5 New Fulbright Scholars Bring PLU Total to 100 COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock

experience covering the Super Bowl while covering the Open. The event had a similar workflow and amount of content to be written. I focused primarily on the fan experience, writing items of varying lengths about the sights and sounds around Chambers Bay. It was really exciting to be part of an internationally renowned event here in Pierce County’s backyard. The energy level was high and I was honored to be a member of such a rock star coverage team that spent several years preparing for the championship

my best to prevent that.   There are a couple of legislations for student government that I am super excited to keep writing. I would love to work on providing more widespread free public transit by using student government funds. I know my experience as a freshman who didn’t have a car and Tacoma is a 30-minute bus ride away and it’s $2 one way like it really adds up for students and it takes time. I hope to make that more accessible for everyone so we can explore Tacoma more. I would also love

different way to provide better patient education and better education in the community,” she said. McFadden put the research skills she honed at PLU to good use, writing her dissertation on variations in county-level toddler immunization rates, a topic she continues to explore at the Yale Institute of Global Health. She also assists the center’s director, Saad Omer, on projects that examine the impact of immunization policy changes on vaccination rates, vaccine hesitancy among health care workers in

, theatre, etc.? Check out the Community for Creative Expression. Or maybe your passion is all STEM, all the time. There’s a STEM House. (P.S. You can find all of our learning communities options here.) 7. Connect with the Office of Accessibility & Accommodation (OAA) The PLU Office of Accessibility and Accommodation (OAA) is dedicated to ensuring equitable access and inclusion for all students. They serve students with either temporary or permanent physical, health, learning, sensory or psychological