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reflects on her personal and educational experiences at PLU in our Q&A with her.How did you discover your passion for chemistry? When PLU went online, I took organic chemistry after general chemistry and loved that class, because it’s about figuring out different types of puzzles. I know organic chemistry is the class everyone is supposed to hate, but it’s my favorite, and I will die on that hill. Honestly, I knew chemistry was right for me after taking organic chemistry and having a ton of fun with

Pacific Lutheran University’s graduate programs? Connect with us today!Pacific Lutheran University seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care — for other people, for their communities, and for the world.  PLU purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies, and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. With distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities, PLU helps its 3,100 students from all

create a space and a community where we can freely be who we are, and I think we prioritize that at PLU. Rylie Wada ’25 Study Nursing at PLUPacific Lutheran University School of Nursing is dedicated to improving healthcare for all by improving health equity and eliminating health disparities enacted through transformational nursing education, committed and responsive leadership, and meaningful scholarship. Keep reading to learn more. Read Previous PLU interns combat climate change one tree at a time

sub-Saharan Africa. Working with local leadership, clean and reliable energy systems are being co-designed and created that are allowing for new opportunities in healthcare, education, technology, food storage and everyday quality of life. In his work, Mark provides the creative energy to bring people and resources together in collaborative ways to provide electricity to areas of the world that have few, if any, alternative choices. Take a look at the impact that a PLU business degree, via the

senior debater Pam Barker ’14. Barker and David Mooney ’14 are the only seniors on the team who have debated previously. A two-person team themselves, Barker and Mooney have moved into leadership positions in the PLU squad for their senior year. “It’s been rewarding teaching our craft to a bunch of other people who are interested in it,” Mooney said. For Barker, Mooney and Tinker, debate has played a major role in their lives through high school and college. “I think it’s a great supplement to my

Science in Nursing (MSN). Let’s talk about why nursing school is worth it, and explore three main reasons to get an MSN degree. Tip: Passionate about the nursing field? Download PLU’s Nursing Guide!Download free ebook Is an MSN worth it? Here's the evidence that nursing is a top career.Nurses with an MSN are eligible for certification in a wide range of leadership and specialized nursing roles like clinical nurse leader or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). The degree allows nurses to move

, serving as the president of the local honor society and working at the local radio station. When she came to PLU, there was never any question that she’d get involved, simply where. Her advisor suggested she consider student leadership with ASPLU. The next day, Relfe was running for an off-campus transfer senator position – which she won. The experience gave Relfe her cause: improving the orientation process to make transfer students feel more comfortable. “It can be hard, especially at first, to make

Dennis Sepper defined the concept of vocation as one’s calling. “The word,” he said, “is not as important as the concept. Vocation describes the idea of being called with a purpose that will affect the community, and the community would not be the same without each member.” According to Amber Dehne, Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, Explore! is a unique opportunity for participants to try to find their individual vocation. “This weekend really gives students permission to ask

finally arrested and imprisoned in 1937 for his opposition to the Nazis’ attempt to control the churches and church leadership. He was not released from Dachau until it was liberated by the Allies. He died in 1984 at the age of 92 in Germany. Historians can’t seem to place Niemoeller on one side or another – collaborator or resistance figure – when looking at his reaction to the persecution of Jews at the time. A former U-boat captain, Neimoeller was quoted often of making anti-Semitic remarks, even

available in the model class – all with the goal of creating a 21st century classroom of collaboration between students and faculty. It not only provides space for student learning, but also an opportunity for faculty members to learn what they may be able to integrate in their own courses. The class is part of a pilot program endeavor funded and programmed by a partnership between the Provost’s Office, the Instructional Development and Leadership Department of the School of Education and Movement