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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 24, 2019) — Research has become Pacific Lutheran University grad SarahAnn McFadden’s life. This year, McFadden ‘11 landed a position as a postdoctoral associate at the Yale Institute of Global Health in New Haven, Connecticut, where she spends her time analyzing factors…
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
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The Academic and Honor Society Clubs and Organizations seek to recognize student achievement, better understand the academic fields of interest, and engage with students and allow them the space to
)Description: Welcome to PLU ACDA! We are a passionate community of choral music enthusiasts dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of future choral music educators. Our chapter provides a range of valuable opportunities, including regular seminars and workshops designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in choral music education. We strongly believe in the power of networking and learning from the best in the field. As a result, we offer exciting chances to attend both national and state
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Tutoring program touches refugees The makeshift classroom buzzed with life as dozens of Somali Bantu children worked with PLU student-volunteers to solve math problems, sound out words and learn their colors. Jessica Baumer ’09 tried to get 13-year-old Murjan Jatar to focus on completing his…
, the volunteers worked with the Bantu children one-on-one or in small groups. Since the Bantu were oppressed in Somalia, most of the children have had little or no education, but they did pick up some English while living in refugee camps, Greenaway explained. “We mostly help them with literacy skills, math and language,” Greenaway said. “They trick you in English. They can speak fluently, but they can’t read you ‘Harry Potter.’” When the children entered the American public school system, they
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Orientation to Precepting Information that is specific for Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, such as Orientation and the Preceptor Handbook, is available from the clinical instructor or
?addsearch=preceptors ACNM The American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) shares some overlap with NP preceptors and has interesting and convenient information including a self-study course Developing Preceptor Skills and Special Situations, available to the public at: https://www.midwife.org/Preceptors NACNS The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) shares overlap with NP preceptors and has an on-line self-study course, Developing Your Skills as a Clinical Nurse Preceptor. https
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PLU has long been known as a sports powerhouse. The football team has won four national titles, and more than 400 Lutes in all sports have been named first-team NCAA All-Americans.
Frisbee head to the D-III national tournamentLute reflects on four years of Ultimate Frisbee at PLU and what you do when you achieve your goals.Showing up is half the battlePLU alumna Natalie McCarthy ’09, an elite rower who lost her eyesight as a child, aims to compete in the Paralympics.Coach Contact InformationPLU athletics are NCAA Division III, part of the Northwest Conference. If you are interested in knowing how your athletic skills might be utilized at PLU, call our main office 253-535-7352
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PLU offers over 40 academic majors, 50 minors, and purposefully integrates professional studies with the liberal arts and sciences for a comprehensive education to successfully prepare students for
strong communication skills (particularly writing), all of which are critical to success today and in the future. It’s not surprising that a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities shows that more than three-quarters of employers would recommend an education with this emphasis. All successful careers require critical thinking, teamwork, sensitivity to cultural, demographic, economic and societal differences and political perspectives, all provided by a liberal arts
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The documentary Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred Land was produced, filmed, and edited by an all undergraduate team of students. The students recorded footage in early 2020 and edited it remotely during the pandemic. Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred Land explores how the Tohono O’odham…
Arizona during January 2020 and collected additional footage and interviews in February before the COVID-19 pandemic forced much of the country into lockdown. They premiered the film virtually this April. You can view the documentary premier on the PLU YouTube page. The Northwest Region College Emmy Award recognizes their important work, impressive skills, and limitless talents. Co-Director of Photography Hallie Harper filming part of the border fence at sunset. Raven Liro and Brennan LaBrie flying
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Jack Burrows ’25, a music major at PLU, took home first place in the prestigious 2023 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition held in San Diego, CA. Jack triumphed in the Upper Classical TBB Voice category after five rounds of auditions and tough…
category after five rounds of auditions and tough competition. In the final round, his performance of Mozart’s “Se Vuol Ballare” left the audience in awe. “I felt so much growth since I started my vocal journey in 2020 with my first voice teacher, Ryan Bede, and then with Holly Boaz in 2021,” he shared. Jack’s success is a testament to the exceptional coaching and world-class music program at PLU. As a vocal performance major, Jack has honed his skills in singing in different languages using the
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PLU does not offer a Marine Biology major. Instead, the PLU Biology Department offers general biology degrees (both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts) to provide students with a strong foundation to specialize later in graduate school or out in the working…
successful in careers in this area after PLU. Guest bloggers: Dr. Matt Smith (smithmf@plu.edu), Chair of Biology, Associate Professor of Biology; Dr. Ann Auman (aumanaj@plu.edu), Dean of Natural Sciences, Professor of BiologyBiology at PLUInterested in learning more about PLU’s Biology major? Experience biology hands-on at PLU, where small classes and state-of-the-art labs prepare you for careers in research, health sciences, and beyond. Work directly with faculty on real-world projects, honing skills to
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What is Marketing? Marketing is a broad and dynamic field which deals with identifying and meeting human and social needs.
in the community. As a result, marketing students will develop their conceptual, analytical, creative, communication, and leadership skills and abilities which will prepare them for first-level positions in marketing and enable them to fulfill their academic and/or professional endeavors in life. Marketing Concentration Requirements Marketing – 16 semester hours BUSA 363: Consumer Behavior (4) BUSA 467: Marketing Research (4) BUSA 468: Marketing Management (4) At least four semester hours from
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