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  • Jessica McGifford ’12 Jessica McGifford ’12 and Abi McLane ’08 at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. Jessica McGifford ’12 Major: Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies Employer: Our Sister’s House PLU Connection: Abi McLane ’08, victim services supervisor at Crystal Judson Family Justice Center…

    , have turned into professional relationships. And, most certainly, both developed real-world tools through mentoring and training programs at places like the Women’s Center. For graduates like McGifford and McLane who aspire for a career in advocacy, there is no better way to prepare. “The interns who go through the PLU sexual assault peer education team training program are prepared weeks in advance (compared to other schools),” McLane said. “That has to do with the mentoring and the faculty at PLU

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 1, 2016)— University Conference launched the beginning of fall semester at Pacific Lutheran University on Wednesday, setting a powerful tone for the 2016-17 academic year. President Thomas W. Krise delivered his annual state of the university address before a crowd of faculty,…

    tone for the 2016-17 academic year. President Thomas W. Krise delivered his annual state of the university address before a crowd of faculty, staff and administrators, underscoring the importance of moving PLU from a place of welcoming to a place of belonging. His speech unveiled the Listen campaign, an institution-wide effort to create a true, authentic sense of belonging for students of all backgrounds — regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith background, no

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 9, 2016)- Silence blanketed the Ness Family Chapel during Wednesday’s service. Thomas W. Krise, president of Pacific Lutheran University, told students, faculty and staff — some with tears in their eyes — that now is a time to reflect on where to…

    PLU’s mission is built to tackle challenging issues like those all people face moving past this divisive election cycle. “The word ‘care’ in our mission statement is especially important today: PLU is and will remain a place that honors, respects and protects people of all kinds: of all races and ethnicities, all religions, all classes, all sexual identities, all nationalities,” he said. “We Lutes will work together to do what we can, in our institution and in our communities, to build a model for

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | tbreier@plu.edu

    Tyler Breier, DNP, RN, PHN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: tbreier@plu.edu Professional Education Doctor of Nursing Practice , Population Health and Systems Leadership, University of Washington, 2023 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Community Clinicals - Semesters 2 and 3 Organizational and Economic Contexts of Care Public Health, Community/Population Health, Public Health Policy, Complex Health Systems, LGBTQIA+ health disparities Child Care Health program with Public Health - Seattle

  • All PLU pre-licensure and advanced-practice nursing programs are clinically-intensive, to provide the high level of direct patient contact time necessary for superior clinical preparation.

    large to small urban hospitals; private, state-run as well as military hospitals; and both urban and rural clinics and long-term care facilities. Some of these partners include: Access Urgent & Family Healthcare Capital Medical Center, Olympia, WA Care Plus Home Health Care Cascade Mental Health Circ Living (SHAG) Child Study and Treatment Center CHI Franciscan Health System St. Clare Hospital St. Francis Hospital St. Joseph Medical Center Eliseo EvergreenHealth  FamilyCare of Kent  Franke Tobey

  • Last year Martha Spieker ’16 was ASPLU president, now she works at Congress.

    Michael Graven ’81 Michael Graven ’81 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/michael-graven.jpg 600 600 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg May 17, 2016 September 25, 2017 Dr. Michael Graven is an internationally recognized health care informatics expert. Dr. Graven assisted health care systems in 44 countries to decrease mortality and improve health care outcomes. He

  • From Diversity Abroad: Minority & Students of Color Abroad In the U.S. you might be classified by your ethnicity, but abroad, you may be identified first as an American.

    . You’ll also want to research what kinds of behavior are appropriate for friendship and dating. Two people of the same gender kissing or holding hands often has a different meaning abroad, so it’s important to recognize that this does not necessarily reflect a romantic relationship. No matter where you go, you will encounter different ideologies and will have to adapt to different customs while you are abroad. Some students find it necessary to hide their sexual orientation for safety reasons, while

  • Associate Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | farrartd@plu.edu | 253-535-7360

    Dr. Terri D. Farrar Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7360 Email: farrartd@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium - 105 Professional Education Ph.D., Capella University M.A.Ed., City University B.A.E., Eastern Washington University A.A., Spokane Falls Community College Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Health and Fitness Teacher Education Books Health for Life With Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, David Corbin, Karen McConnell (Human Kinetics 2014) : View Book

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  • Associate Professor of Kinesiology | Wild Hope Center for Vocation | farrartd@plu.edu | 253-535-7360

    Terri D. Farrar Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7360 Email: farrartd@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium - 105 Professional Education Ph.D., Capella University M.A.Ed., City University B.A.E., Eastern Washington University A.A., Spokane Falls Community College Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Health and Fitness Teacher Education Books Health for Life With Web Resources co-authored with Charles Corbin, David Corbin, Karen McConnell (Human Kinetics 2014) : View Book Health

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  • In recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.

    list of resources, including both organizations and summer opportunities, that support efforts to diversify the cohort of undergraduate students pursuing the health professions.  We will continue to add to this list as we learn of additional resources.  Opportunities in the PNW Organizations Northwest Health Career Path (formerly Pipeline Mapping Project)– Are you a student pursuing a career in the health professions? Do you come from a background that might place barriers in your way? There’s