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accepted. Free conference programs will be available on beginning Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. in the University Center Foyer. A complete schedule is available online. For more information on the conference, contact Torvend at ext. 8106. University Communications staff writer Megan Haley compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact her at ext. 8691 or at haleymk@plu.edu. Photo of Robin Jensen. Read Previous Alum to address changing face of global health Read Next Regents discuss accreditation
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College, Tacoma Community College, University of Puget Sound and the University of Washington Tacoma. University Communications staff writer Megan Haley compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact her at ext. 8691 or at haleymk@plu.edu. Read Previous PLU Idol crowned Read Next Alum to address changing face of global health 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
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the task of writing has become increasingly difficult. “I’ve fallen in love with this difficulty,” she said. “This is the profound, seasoned love of shared hardship, of enduring and prevailing.” Read Previous Global health: Why does it matter? Read Next Dealing in historical coins is rare gift 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
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when we looked at a belching smokestack from a pulp producer, or at a burning river, and blamed Big Business. The biggest threat to the health of Puget Sound now, she said, is surface runoff—from drains, dairies, roadways and lawns—and from the 4.5 million people who live around the Sound. Tangible effects of the runoff include the closures of shellfish beds and dead fish blanketing the surface of Hood Canal.“These shellfish are the canary in the coal mine for us,” she said. “You look at the
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PLU graduates’ tremendous performance on the nursing national licensure exam. Smith came to PLU from the College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University, where she was the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and a Professor of Nursing. Previously, she served as a department chair and assistant dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she led the department’s pre-licensure programs, evaluation efforts and strategic initiatives. Her
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activist Vandana Shiva. Other notable speakers include Shane Lopez, a Gallup Senior Scientist and advocate for psychological reform of America’s education system; Juan Villoro, arguably Mexico’s most important living author and political commentator; Enrique Lomnitz, an internationally-recognized leader in water management and sustainability; and Adia Benton, a medical anthropologist and global health researcher who examines resilience in post-epidemic contexts. Symposium speakers will be traveling to
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business, arts, education and nonprofit leaders to share their ideas on a wide spectrum of topics including health care, leadership, human nature and violence against women. The annual event will be held April 22 at 7 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University’s Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.Now in its fifth year, TEDxTacoma provides a platform for the exchange of creative and often paradigm-challenging ideas about how thoughtful, action-oriented individuals can contribute to positively
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reputation for delivering outstanding, diversified clinical experiences and instruction to nursing students through partnerships with more than 100 healthcare agencies and community-based health organizations. During the past several years, the university’s BSN graduates have achieved a more than 90% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The new ABSN program will begin serving students in the fall. Prospective students must have at least 60 transferable credits. For
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organizations in the Puget Sound region. Regan Zeebuyth ’01 is the first of three Lutes being featured from Amazon. We previously profiled three alumni working at MultiCare Health System. Read Previous PLU launches pre-law minor for fall 2022 Read Next PLU’s youngest female graduate earns 2 degrees at age 16 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
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creative, big picture perspective,” she says. “I’m just listening for aspects of that bigger picture that can help others connect the dots.”Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Lisa Woods ’92 is the third of three Lutes being featured from the City of Tacoma. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon and MultiCare Health System.Clarissa Gines ’12 combines her passions for art and community
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