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[WCCTA] ACS Puget Sound Section Annual Career Event Posted by: alemanem / November 12, 2019 November 12, 2019 You are invited to attend the 16th Annual Career Event of the ACS Puget Sound Section. Details: Free admission and open to all. Participants MUST register.  Space is limited (first come, first served). When: Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 from 1-5 PM Where: WA State Public Health Laboratories (1610 NE 150th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155) Event includes: Keynote Speaker, lab tours, a

that our economics department had a mentorship program, wherein undergraduate economics students are paired with PLU alumni, who then provide career guidance to their respective undergraduate mentees.” “So, not long after the seminar, I reached out to Karen Travis, the chair of the department, and asked if Bruce would be willing to be my mentor. A few days later, I was extremely excited to hear he would.” The two built a strong connection, meeting often via Zoom throughout the pandemic. Dolan said

Economics and Careers Posted by: halvormj / April 20, 2018 Image: Cameron Emerson April 20, 2018 Interested in a future job at a major tech company? Come and meet a Pacific Lutheran University graduate who successfully followed that career path. Cameron Emerson ’08 graduated from PLU with a degree in Economics. These days the Oregon native works out of Chicago as the Midwest manager of Google’s Cloud — and he’s returning to campus to talk about his career, share his experiences at one of the

to work hard in fall and winter, to enjoy the beautiful spring and summer,” he notes — it’s an optimism that Wallace embodies in nearly every facet of his life.  Dramatic Beginnings Phenomenal actors like Will Smith and Denzel Washington were initial influences on Wallace. But it was Wallace’s stepdad who made an acting career seem possible and accessible. Before starting middle school, Wallace watched his stepdad in a local performance. His stepdad — a federal employee by day — was amazing.  “It

Benson Lecture with Brad Tilden Draws 400 at PLU Posted by: halvormj / October 24, 2017 Image: Benson lecturer Brad Tilden with faculty panelists Sergia Hay, Michael Halvorson, Norris Peterson, Bridgette O’Brien, and Mark Mulder. October 24, 2017 By Michael Halvorson.  On October 17, 2017, PLU alum Brad Tilden (1983) engaged with students, faculty, and alumni in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines. The special event was organized as the 13th annual Dale

. 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

Submit your favorite recipes for a special food issue of ResoLUTE Posted by: Kari Plog / May 4, 2016 Image: Dishes prepared as part of the Culinary Week event “I Can Grill That?” at PLU on April 19. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) May 4, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 4, 2016)- Editors of ResoLUTE, Pacific Lutheran University's alumni community magazine, want Lutes to share their favorite mouth-watering, nostalgic and unique recipes for a special food issue

Making a Career Change? Consider These 6 Graduate Degrees Posted by: chaconac / October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021 Changing careers is normal. Though there’s no real statistic on how often people change careers in a lifetime, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics examined the number of jobs “young baby boomers” (individuals born between 1957 to 1964) held from age 18 to 52. The result? Younger baby boomers held an average of 12.3 jobs in that time span! While the research provided by the BLS

U.S. Department of State STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair Posted by: nicolacs / October 25, 2021 October 25, 2021 The U.S. Department of State will host its first dedicated virtual career fair featuring applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and STEM policy careers in the Foreign and Civil Service on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. The virtual career fair will also highlight student and professional program opportunities, support for employees

How to Secure a Nursing Career in Washington State Posted by: Catherine Chan / February 2, 2021 February 2, 2021 Getting a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares you for a variety of leadership careers. Find out how to secure a nursing career in Washington State.Nurses who obtain an advanced degree are well-prepared to secure a variety of leadership careers in the medical field. Because of the increased reliance on nursing expertise due to the impacts of COVID-19, nursing has become a complex and