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  • Since 2014 there’s been a remarkable 35 percent increase in public university students receiving mental health treatment, according to an original survey conducted by The Associated Press in December 2019. However, few universities can keep up with demand — even with licensed counselors on hand.…

    , students are either sent to a campus provider or other local providers, specialists and services. Physicians can even prescribe and send medication prescriptions for short-term use to a student’s regular pharmacy: antibiotics, inhalers, antihistamines and more. Providers may also be able to fill medication prescriptions if you’re transitioning to a new doctor or can’t get in touch with your own outside of regular business hours.Patient records are shared with campus care providers, with students

  • Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. How did you choose PLU? I…

    my eyes. Well, it turns out they’re right. So, the most rewarding aspect has been the mentorship connections cultivated with professors. From what I hear from friends and the general public, I probably wouldn’t have the same opportunity elsewhere, at other schools. I’m thankful for those connections and the guidance that comes along with that. My Hispanic Studies major and two minors—in business and Holocaust and genocide studies— speaks to the global education PLU provides. I’m really happy with

  • PLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was his responsibility to pursue his interests with passion to find his purpose. He grew up in Wisconsin where he was a standout student — an Eagle…

    firm, which manages about a billion dollars. Bell helps provide investment and insurance planning for individuals and business owners. “There’s no longer pensions from companies. People aren’t staying at the same job for 30 years,” Bell said. With the advent of the 401(k), people need to take charge of their own financial solvency, he added. “I really value how people see the world differently and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to win together,” Bell said. “If we’re tailoring a portfolio, for

  • Global health: Why does it matter? If public health was a fashion show, global health would be the new black. It’s hot. But what is global health, exactly? And why does it matter? Mark Twain once complained that everybody talks about the weather but nobody…

    , “global health activities” were responsible for creating nearly 44,000 jobs and generating $4.1 billion in “business activity” in the state. Let’s leave aside for the moment the question of whether we should even be trying to figure out how much money we can make by helping the world’s poorest. Let us just consider how this attempt to quantify global health in terms of the regional economy altered its meaning. The economic impacts were arrived at by virtue of incorporating into the analysis some

  • Pacific Lutheran University believes that a private liberal arts education should be available to students from all walks of life and all economic backgrounds. The 253 PLU Bound Scholarship provides full-tuition financial aid to College Bound-eligible prospective students who attended a Washington high school and…

    always been a family affair.  The sophomore, busy working on a business degree with minors in economics and innovation studies at Pacific Lutheran University, is following in the footsteps of older sister Marisa Etzell ‘20 — also a recipient of the scholarship. “It gave me a lot of insight as to how important and how helpful this scholarship was in lifting the financial burden that is college for so many other students,” Nick Etzell said. “For me, that gave me peace of mind in accepting this

  • Third-generation Lute takes the long route to PLU For Zach Klein, the old saying, “you can’t get there from here,” comes about as close to accurate as one can imagine. A freshman guard on the PLU men’s basketball team, most people probably haven’t heard about…

    , all of the hardships he’s endured and the long hours he’s spent in gyms on dark Alaska nights are worth it. “It’s an honor to play college basketball,” he said. Even if he doesn’t achieve basketball stardom at PLU, Zach has already proven that while it might be hard to get to Naknek from here, it’s not hard to get to PLU from Naknek. -Nick Dawson, University Athletics Read Previous Making choices Read Next High schoolers shine at business week COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

  • Anthony Chan Bounleurt – spinning on his head. (Photo by John Froschauer) There’s a faith club for that By Barbara Clements It could be any evening on the ground floor of the University Center: A group of young men and women – about 25 of…

    husband, Carlos Sandoval ’13, who converted to Islam about a year ago, are looking forward to the creation of a Muslim faith group in the fall. They haven’t yet decided on a name for the group, which numbers about seven. The pair wants to open up the group to those of every faith who are curious about Islam. “We plan to have speakers talk about issues of the day, or to address questions or misconceptions others may have about our faith,” said Alazadi, a business major who emigrated with her family

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 21, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University Director of Choral Studies Dr. Richard Nance was recently the recipient of the Northwest American Choral Directors Association Leadership award. Nance, who was awarded the “American Prize” for Choral Conducting in 2011 and 2013, has been a…

    there are any great secrets–for me it just involves staying connected to and genuinely caring for others in the profession, and also working as hard as I can to be at the top of my game as a collegiate choral conductor. I take a lot of pride in what I do, and push myself to always be better. I try to be humble about it, go about my business and lead by example.Pacific Lutheran University Choirs and Orchestra close “Passion Week” with North American premiereYou’re working on a very large project

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 17, 2016)- MediaLab at Pacific Lutheran University, the multimedia, applied research organization that celebrates 10 years of success this fall, counts more than 200 students as participants throughout the decade. Those participants are invited to mark the organization’s milestone anniversary Nov. 5…

    to gain valuable professional media experience. Associate Professor of Communication Robert Marshall Wells, faculty advisor of MediaLab, has directed the program since its inception. But Wells, who left a successful career in journalism to teach at PLU, said the idea of MediaLab actually came from fellow Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky.MediaLab AnniversaryVisit to learn more and purchase tickets for the fundraising event“I was sitting in a faculty meeting, minding my own business, just

  • During her senior year at PLU, Chloe Willburn ‘21 wanted to intern with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. As a social work major, Willburn believed that the experience gained from working alongside DCYF would benefit not only her but her future…

    Uhler said.  Fredricksen says he jumped at the opportunity to break down barriers keeping students from pursuing internships that might not be financially viable. He credits his longtime relationship with Bill Crooks, who taught in the School of Business, for showing him how connections with students and alumni could be a force for good.  “Bill was good at networking. He was good at connecting with the community, he was part of the Chamber of Commerce —he was plugged in,” Fredricksen said. “I was 25