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Curt Malloy, left, and Barbara Naess juggle in the shadows of a volcano in Volcán Santiaguito, Guatemala. (Photo: Bill Latham) Juggling His Way to a Career in Global Health By Valery Jorgensen ’15 Juggling has become more than an act for Curt Malloy ’88. Malloy…
exactly what I want to do,” Malloy said about his new job. And, in a way, Malloy even juggles all three of his degrees in his current career. “The intersection of science and public health and law has really been valuable in terms of opening up doors and demystifying what is going on—be it activities in the laboratory, in the clinic or in licensing global health technology to commercialization partners,” Malloy said. Malloy grew up globally, since his dad worked in the military, but moved to Puyallup
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Shelia Smith, new Dean of the School of Nursing. John Froschauer, Photographer Liberal Arts and Nursing. A Perfect Match of Science and Compassion By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications Pacific Lutheran University’s new Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Sheila Smith, says she…
registered nurse, adult nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse prescriber, she also holds a certification in senior emergency management and a senior patrol certification with the National Ski Patrol. Needless to say, when she’s not at work, Smith loves to be in the outdoors, preferably on skis or hiking. “The outdoors is my personal place,” she said. “It’s a place of peace and recovery for me.” Read Previous Pacific Lutheran University Again Named a 2015 Military Friendly School Read Next Going
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a list of possible careers. At the top of that list…
civilization that, through trade and military conquest, stretches across several modern day African countries, Wonderly said. Now back at school and looking toward graduation, Wonderly plans on becoming an archaeological field technician after she graduates and to eventually join the Peace Corps in Ethiopia to get closer to the cultures she finds intriguing. Ultimately, she wants to continue doing field work and learn more about the ancient civilizations people know so little about. For now, Wonderly is
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 27, 2017) – Looking to get the festivities started early? Check out this roundup of holiday events held on campus this year. Dec. 6: Norsk Julegudstjeneste (Norwegian Language Christmas service) Join the SCC and Nordic Studies for a Christmas service in Norwegian!…
$10 for general admission; $5 for senior citizens (60+), military and alumni; and free for the PLU community, students and those 18 and under. Tickets are available through the PLU Concierge Desk (253 535-7411) or can be purchased online. The concert will be livestreamed via the following link. Dec. 3: Sankta Lucia For more than 60 years Pacific Lutheran University has been celebrating Sankta Lucia. The tradition, most strongly celebrated in Sweden, honors a young woman who stood up for her
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Julian Kop spent the summer of 2023 at Pacific Lutheran University looking up at the night sky and the stars. Kop earned an opportunity to do summer research with professors Sean O’Neill and Katrina Hay at PLU’s W.M. Keck Observatory , working some nights between…
always dreamed about. I’ve realized that maybe a lot of people can be influenced by what I’ve done, and mentoring the next generation is something I’d like to do.” Read Previous PLU announces Top Ten Military Friendly Spouse School designation Read Next Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher 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
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After graduating from PLU, Melissa Wollan Francis ’02 spent two years in a University of Washington genetics lab before joining the Air Force and attending Yale School of Medicine, where she became a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN). “I’ve always been drawn towards challenges…
medicine, where I’d have the opportunity to help people. I joined the military because I wanted to help the greater good."- Melissa Wollan FrancisWollan Francis spent eight years in the Air Force before moving to Portland, Oregon where she became the medical director of the women’s clinic at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. In this role she split her time between working with patients and leading a team of 80 health care professionals."I make sure that I treat folks with respect, whether they’re
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The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in the natural sciences and liberal arts.
its students, under the supervision of its faculty members. Freshman entry and transfer options are available. Graduates are awarded the bachelor of science in nursing degree and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN for licensure as registered nurses. They are prepared for first-level staff nursing positions in hospitals, clinics, the military, long-term care facilities and community health agencies, with potential for rapid advancement and assumption of leadership roles. They also have the
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Thursday, February 23 4-5:15 p.m. Opening Student Session – Regency Room, University Center (UC) 7-8:45 p.m.
, UC Speaker: Eric Stowe, director and founder, A Child’s Right 2D) “Elwha River Restoration – Dam Removal Reflects Changing Perspective on the Best Use of Our Water Resources” – Scandinavian Cultural Center, UC Speaker: Dean Butterworth, U.S. Park Ranger, Outreach and Education specialist, Olympic National Park 1:45-2:50 p.m. – Concurrent Session 3 3A) “Frozen Waters: The Geopolitics of Economy, Climate Change and Military Security in the Arctic Ocean” A Thor Heyerdahl Institute Sponsored
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The History Department is excited to welcome Dr. Fred Hardyway to campus for the 2024-2025 academic year. Professor Hardyway received his Ph.D. in History from Washington State University in 2020, and will be teaching World History courses this Fall at PLU, including FYEP 101: Revolution…
Dakar, Senegal as well as Accra, Ghana. I have guest lectured at Marist college in New York, and Fort Hays University, in Kansas. I have taught in person zoom, hybrid, and global asynchronous classes. I have always taught history; however, the subjects range from World History, military technology, environmental trade, gender history, African American history, cartoon history, Islamic history, terrorism history and more! Interests and Photography Prof. Halvorson: What do you like to do in your
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The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington partners with the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission and Hanban to sponsor visiting teachers to teach in K-12 schools in Washington.
promote international exchange between the United States and China. Key benefits to U.S. schools and students include: Host schools can start or expand a Chinese language and culture program at reasonable cost. Schools can lay a foundation for offering AP® Chinese classes in the future. Students learn authentic Chinese language and interact with a native Chinese speaker. Chinese guest teachers serve as cultural resources in other subject areas. The Program provides an experienced language teacher from
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