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. Previously, she focused on hospital-acquired infections. West Nile research at Emory University Kitron LabLearn more about the lab where Blakney's work takes place.“It was a big transition but I’ve really enjoyed it so far,” she said of the career shift. “This was a great opportunity to combine epidemiology with environmental ecology.” Her day-to-day work includes studying birds and various species of mosquitoes, seeking to understand what keeps West Nile prevalent in Atlanta. The professors who run her

brought her to his attention as the top candidate to promote PLU’s brand, story and mission in the 21st century. At each point in her career, Gibbs used her expertise in emerging Internet companies and global marketing agencies to guide and strengthen the brand of the companies she worked for. “Donna Gibbs brings a rich and diverse background to PLU as Vice President for Marketing and Communications,” said President Thomas Krise. “She has demonstrated leadership in a variety of marketing and

developed using the Stat232/Psyc242 labs developed for Excel and SPSS. This spring she plans to work with the Psi Chi chapter to offer these lessons to her peers (or other faculty). She is currently drafting a book proposal called, “Teaching Myself R as an Undergraduate (and then Teaching my Professors)”. This was a very unique PLU teaching/experience, and we’re excited to see how it progresses this spring. Read Previous Passion for solving unanswered questions drives PLU alum’s research career Read

Faculty Excellence Award in Research Read Next Professor Wendy Shore receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring 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 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away

month of March 2017 for further archival research. She has a series of forthcoming articles on these three rediscovered works by Hermann Broch. Because of these fascinating discoveries, her original project of investigating the visual tropes in Broch’s work has been put on hold. She plans to return to this project in the near future. Dr. Jenkins had two texts (an edition and a scholarly article) about Broch published in September 2017 in Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und

the show’s massive success. “Being the producer for ‘Front Runners’ was like coaching the all-star team,” Morrison said. “I had wonderful videographers, wonderful editors, wonderful associate producers. And together as a team, we did a great show. And individually, we did a lot of great stories. Surround yourself by talented people and let them do what they do.” "I always tried to tap into my creativity. And as a result, I don’t really feel like I’ve worked a day in my life. I’ve always had fun

students.  Selk laughed when she talked about all the work that goes into the project and explained that the baskets are kept in students’ homes during preparation, turning homes into mazes of turkey baskets. This year, the drive was led by Selk and fellow seniors Bryanna Stowers, Ciani Torres and Suzi Allen. Each nursing cohort raised money for the baskets and PLU nursing alumni donated $390. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the group gathered their baskets and delivered them to families in need. “At PLU we pride

Media Studies, will support continued MediaLab research, scholarship and program improvements. Housed within the School of Arts and Communication’s Center for Media Studies, MediaLab is a group of students who work in pre-professional settings, contracting with external clients in Tacoma, Seattle and beyond. In addition to performing fee-for-service work, student teams over the years also have created more than a dozen award-winning documentaries, providing excellent opportunities for PLU students

designed to raise PLU’s visibility in our own backyard and beyond—a few impactful words at a time, and just in time for the university’s 125th anniversary. It seems to be paying off. “Our Fall 2015 applications, admits and deposits are all currently running at or near a five-year high, and we’ve heard and read lots of comments from the PLU community about how proud they are to see more visibility for PLU,” Gibbs said. “And, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the campaign definitely

to accompany his compositions. He began composing in high school but didn’t take his first lesson until PLU. “Before it was an impassioned hobby,” Whatley said. “It was important coming here because I knew I could take lessons in the area I was most passionate about.” And now he credits his instructors—specifically Youtz and Clement Reid—with helping him grow into the composer he is today. Youtz has encouraged Whatley since their first lesson. “It was the first time I had lessons with him, and he