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As a child, chemistry major Yaquelin Ramirez ’22 often went to work with her mother at a Federal Way nursing home. The time spent watching her mom help the residents sparked something inside of her — a desire to pursue a career where she helps…
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Playing in the mud Outfitted in waders and armed with oranges, shallow plastic trays and pH testing kits, faculty members and alumni trudged into Clover Creek. Under the watchful guidance of environmental studies faculty, the group was learning to collect field data about the creek,…
admits that initially he was wary of donning waders and slogging through the water, but he quickly found it enjoyable. The oranges, plastic tray and pH testing kits all help evaluate the health of the creek. The oranges are used to test velocity; muck from the creek’s bottom is scooped up in the plastic trays, and the insect larvae found in it tell about creek conditions; and the pH tests the alkalinity and acidity of the water. “It was really fun,” he said. “And they (environmental studies faculty
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Dean of education and movement studies named By Greg Brewis An educator who has a comprehensive understanding of national and state trends in education has been named dean and professor of the School of Education and Movement Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. Frank Kline comes…
educational issues to the state legislature. His service also includes board memberships and liaison activities to national organizations. Kline’s appointment recognizes his interests in the growth opportunities in education and also the areas of health, fitness and wellness. According to PLU Provost Steve Starkovich, Kline “brings a strong record of higher education leadership. He comes from a School of Education that has robust graduate programs, and he has played a major role in the development of
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 27, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University welcomes its first Doctor of Nursing Practice cohort to class orientation on May 28. The DNP, which prepares graduates in the advanced-practice specialty area of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), already has been ranked as one of the top…
PLU Welcomes Doctor of Nursing Practice Cohort as First Doctoral Program Posted by: Sandy Dunham / May 27, 2015 Image: A PLU Nurse Practitioner student works during a health-outreach activity at the Sumner Senior Center. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) May 27, 2015 By PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (May 27, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University welcomes its first Doctor of Nursing Practice cohort to class orientation on May 28.The DNP, which prepares graduates in the advanced-practice
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TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 5, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Human Resources Department kicked off the move-in season early on Aug. 3 when it became the first occupant of retail space in the brand-new Garfield Station. The new space, minus the futons and movie posters expected from a…
expected from a different sort of collegiate move-in, is located on the corner of C Street and Wheeler Street. Human Resources formerly was located in a small building near the parking lot at 122nd Street and Park Avenue. That space meant limited resources and access—Joe Bell, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Programs, didn’t even have an office in the building. The new space provides breathing room and ample opportunity for growth. “Our new space will have a good-sized
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 31, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University will welcome about 3,000 people for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics, which the university is hosting for the first time. Roughly 800 athletes will stay on campus through the weekend as they participate in events…
, which doubled its participation over the previous year. The NCAA Division III and Special Olympics forged a national partnership in 2011, aiming to enhance the lives of student athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience. Special Olympics Washington’s mission is to build communities and lead in wellness through sports and inclusion. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics changes the lives of people with intellectual
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 14, 2020) —The Gospel Experience Concert is returning to Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Feb. 15., featuring an encore performance by national recording artist and event headliner Crystal Aikin ’97. The renowned gospel singer was born and raised in Tacoma, and graduated…
— with lots of different instrumentation and preaching throughout,” says Rice. Read Previous New J-Term job shadow program connects PLU students and alumni Read Next Amy Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships 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 ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 9, 2020) — Physical distancing and shelter-in-place directives have made traditional ways of keeping in community challenging at best during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why PLU is rolling out “CheckFive,” a social media initiative designed to rebuild networks and spark connections among…
intentionally reach out to check in so we remember we’re all in this together and that we can be sources of strength and support for each other,” PLU Pastor Jen Rude said. “Even though it is critical to be physically distant right now, keeping our communal connections is just as critical.” And while PLU’s CheckFive initiative originates from a desire to rebuild those campus connections that have been impacted by this health crisis, there’s hope it’ll have resounding ripples across the greater Pierce County
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Earlier today, Pacific Lutheran University announced plans to offer an additional tuition-free year to all undergraduate students enrolled full time for the 20-21 academic year. Dubbed a supplemental “PLUS Year” by the university, the two additional semesters will be offered to students directly after their…
additional research with a favorite faculty member.” PLU Coronavirus Info PagePLUS Year FAQs“The PLUS Year is deeply consistent with the core elements of Lutheran higher education, offering additional time to learn in community while building skills in thoughtful inquiry and service for the common good,” Belton continued. Belton said he also hopes that the PLUS year will allow students the flexibility to take a lighter course load during the pandemic and focus on the health and well-being of themselves
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The 2021 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9 .a.m to 1 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will be available online and will offer limited in-person attendance. Registration is currently open . This year the conference…
prejudices, violence, and other forms of dehumanization. Each conference offers opportunities to learn from major scholars whose research focuses on the Holocaust. Conference sessions also highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Holocaust and Genocide Studies, with especially strong attention given to the arts, humanities, social sciences, health sciences and education. This year’s conference will be the first official collaboration with the Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, since
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