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Pacific Lutheran University | All Rights Reserved X Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 – SPRING 2016 SENIOR EDITOR Kari Plog ’11 WRITERS Kari Plog ’11 Lisa Patterson ’98 Zach Powers ’10 Brooke Thames ’18 Samantha Lund ’16 PHOTOGRAPHER John Froschauer VIDEOGRAPHER Rustin Dwyer EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Simon Sung EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Lace M. Smith ILLUSTRATOR Steve Skramstad WEB TEAM Logan Seelye Sam O’Hara Asuka Goya Chris Albert CLASS NOTES Shanda Tryon ’07

PHOTOGRAPHER John Froschauer VIDEOGRAPHER Rustin Dwyer HOMEPAGE ANIMATION Sam O’Hara ’16 CONTRIBUTORS Mare Blocker Jessica Spring COURTESY PHOTOS Louis Hobson ’00 EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Simon Sung EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Lace M. Smith WEB TEAM Logan Seelye Sam O’Hara ’16 Chris Albert CLASS NOTES Laura Rose ’03, ’11 Kathy Allen ’17 PROOFREADER Rebecca Young EDITORIAL OFFICES Neeb Center 253-535-8410 resolute@plu.edu www.plu.edu/resolute PLU OFFICERS Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. President

courses and programs, including your strengths and areas for development Describe the nature and extent of your language proficiency (if applicable to the program to which you are applying) Describe the relevance of your proposed course to the program and the program site Consider what strengths you will bring to the program and what challenges, if any, you anticipate in this position Site Director application packets are reviewed by the relevant Gateway Program Director and the Wang Center Executive

in their chosen careers. But unlike at many other universities, for our graduates success also means developing both a deep understanding of their possible roles in the world and the tools necessary to benefit the world around them. In short, a PLU education is a values-based education. You will be asked to wrestle with issues of value throughout your studies so that you develop the skills and sensibilities to be a successful human being, living a life in service to others. Your professors will

arrangements by students may be performed by the University Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combos. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna Private Jazz Instrumental and Improvisation Instruction: Private jazz instruction is available for saxophone, electric guitar, electric or acoustic bass, piano, drum set, and improvisation (any instrument). Two semesters of traditional private instruction or permission from the Director of Jazz Studies is a prerequisite for private jazz instruction. Instruction focuses on technique

October 6 PLU Family Weekend November 7-9 PLU Parents Council Meeting November 9 PLU Supplemental Issue RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University's flagship magazine, published twice a year, with an extra online-only update in September. EDITORIAL OFFICES PLU, Building 29 Tacoma, WA 253-535-8410 Contact Us Links Discovery Alumni News Class Notes Calendar Credits Contact Recent Posts Billboards September 8, 2014 Lutheran Studies Conference September 8, 2014 The Art of Diplomacy September 8, 2014 A Decade

@plu.edu Thanks for helping keep our information up-to-date! Supplemental Issue RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University's flagship magazine, published twice a year, with an extra online-only update in September. EDITORIAL OFFICES PLU, Building 29 Tacoma, WA 253-535-8410 Contact Us Links Discovery Alumni News Class Notes Calendar Credits Contact Recent Posts Billboards September 8, 2014 Lutheran Studies Conference September 8, 2014 The Art of Diplomacy September 8, 2014 A Decade of Distinction September

from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs Master of Science in Bioinformatics at Georgia Tech PhD in Plant Science, University of Arizona PhD in Evolutionary Development, University of Idaho PhD in Toxicology, North Carolina State University Dental School, University of Washington Pharmacy School, Washington State University Medical School, Boston University Master of Science in Genetic Counseling/Counselor, University of Minnesota PhD in Chemistry, University of Southern California

education you will obtain at PLU will prepare you well for these programs by providing a strong background in the sciences as well as allowing you to understand connections between science and society more broadly. While many pre-health students do choose to major in biology and chemistry, there have been students who have majored in psychology, sociology, Hispanic studies, religion, and others. As a pre-health sciences student, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our Pre-Health Sciences

Studies, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from Yale University. She held full-time faculty and administrative positions at the University of Michigan and the University of California, Irvine. From 2008–16 Rae Linda served as associate provost for undergraduate education and held the faculty position of professor of music at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. In August 2016, Rae Linda began a new position as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Pacific Lutheran University. Her