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Shelby Hatton (Murdock) ’17 always knew she wanted to become a doctor, but now that she’s in osteopathic medical school she’s still deciding on what kind of doctor. The challenge, she says, is that she’s enjoying every aspect of her studies. That’s no surprise, because…
) program at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. She’s now a third-year student in PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. After two years of classes at PNWU’s Yakima campus, Hatton is now back in the Tacoma area doing clinical rotations with a doctor who works at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. She recently met with PLU News to discuss her path into the medical field. What inspired you to pursue a career in health care? Going
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Meet Brian Sung, a business major from the class of ’24 at PLU. When he’s not taking international honors courses or diving deep into his double majors in business and economics , he’s all about data science and statistics through his double minors. Outside of…
. Outside of lectures and textbooks, Brian’s the go-to guy as the president of DECA Club, a reliable resident assistant, and he even found time to intern at Russell Investments. We sat down with this busy senior to learn more about his PLU academic journey. What sets PLU apart from other universities? I think PLU is unique because the professors really care about you. I thought I was this weird Chinese immigrant coming here from Oregon, but I found a great, flourishing Asian community here that I can
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Anni Lange ’00 is vice president of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians , a national medical group headquartered in Tacoma. Lange oversees all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management, marketing operations, sales and recruitment marketing and internal and external communications. Lange majored…
, MultiCare Health System, City of Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, Educational Service District 113, and Chief Leschi Schools. Read Previous A new space for neurodiverse students on campus Read Next Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research 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
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When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey,…
conferences and educational presentations, including classes, trainings and workshops, along with annual training of ministers, which focuses on one aspect of climate change such as food or water. “Faith engenders purpose and conviction regardless of faith identity, and imbues action with meaning,” he says. CEE participants may be Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, or indigenous faith leaders, all driven by purpose to provide love, care, and hope in the world, he observes.There are some differences in how
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First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training on April 26 and April 27 Free and open to all PLU students, faculty, staff and administrators , PLU – Environmental, Health and Safety is pleased to sponsor the following upcoming training opportunity: Michael Newhouse, NREMT-P and SEI of First Aid Northwest…
April 2, 2013 First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP training on April 26 and April 27 Free and open to all PLU students, faculty, staff and administrators, PLU – Environmental, Health and Safety is pleased to sponsor the following upcoming training opportunity: Michael Newhouse, NREMT-P and SEI of First Aid Northwest will be facilitating this full day training course in two separate sessions: Friday: April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A two year American Heart
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The trials, tribulations, and big questions that confounded 16th century Europeans as they faced the bubonic plague are eerily similar to what we are facing right now with COVID-19 and other social issues. German professor and priest, Martin Luther, had a lot of ideas of…
initiatives in art and architecture, education, healthcare, and social assistance. He spoke about one of Luther’s texts that pertains directly to pandemic and the responsibilities of political and religious leaders as well as citizens during a health crisis, and why our time is ripe for conversation and reflection on Luther’s guidance. Were these Zoom presentations open to anyone who is interested? Those were Zoom classes that I was asked to do for different Lutheran congregations on Luther’s view of
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I am proud to be a first-generation college graduate, or what Pacific Lutheran University calls “first in the family” — someone whose parents didn’t graduate from four-year, degree-granting institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when…
about surviving, it’s about self-preservation. To survive is to remain in existence, but preservation is to persist — to maintain your purpose in spite of difficulty and discouragement. Self-care may include using resources such as the Health and Counseling centers, making time for friends and fun, and simply eating well. If the well-being of you or someone you know is lacking, the Student Care Network is there to back you up. “Self-care (for me) would definitely have to do with trying to balance
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Area leaders discuss fighting disease worldwide The Wang Center for International Programs tackled the issue of global health at the symposium, “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations,” in February 2008. As the name suggests, the two-day event highlighted the work of non-governmental organizations currently…
need where governments cannot or have not. Stephen Lewis, the former United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, delivered the keynote address, “Time to Deliver: Winning the Battle Against Poverty and Disease in the Developing World” at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. Lewis is currently the chair of the board of the Stephen Lewis Foundation in Canada, which works to ease the pain of HIV/AIDS in Africa at the grassroots level, and he is a professor in global health in the
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Shelby Hatton (Murdock) ’17 always knew she wanted to become a doctor, but now that she’s in osteopathic medical school she’s still deciding on what kind of doctor. The challenge, she says, is that she’s enjoying every aspect of her studies. That’s no surprise, because…
) program at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. She’s now a third-year student in PNWU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. After two years of classes at PNWU’s Yakima campus, Hatton is now back in the Tacoma area doing clinical rotations with a doctor who works at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. She recently met with PLU News to discuss her path into the medical field. What inspired you to pursue a career in health care
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Nursing program secures two grants By Barbara Clements The School of Nursing recently received a total of $800,000 in grants which will help the school continue its outreach to senior citizens in the South Puget Sound area. Broken out, the funds come from a$500,000 grant…
student nurse Kelsey Carlson 25 (R), talks with patient Elaine Streich 63, (L) at a local coffee shop as part of Carlson home care assignment. (Photo by Gilbert Arenas) The School of Nursing is in the process of securing a total of $3 million fund to support, in perpetuity, the initiative which would include scholarships in geriatric care, and expand the program to improve the health of kinship caregivers who often are raising foster children, grandchildren or infants. The donation this year is in
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