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comparison, the minimum wage in Washington State is the highest in the nation; it will increase to $9.47 on January 1, 2015. PLU has a robust, general assembly legislative style of faculty governance.  All full time faculty members — tenure line and contingent alike — have full voice and vote in the Faculty Assembly.  The Faculty Assembly adopts the policies related to faculty governance at PLU.  Read Previous Recent PLU Graduates on their Careers, Convictions & Passion for Health Care Read Next VIDEO

leading experts about issues such as watershed and river health, as well as the impacts of pollution and population growth on drinking water. Amid the organization’s 10th anniversary, both Wells and members of MediaLab are looking forward to the future, with new ideas and projects. “The sky’s the limit,” Wells said. “We want to go as far as our talents can take us.”   Celebrate with PLU! The 10th Anniversary of MediaLab event will be held Nov. 5, 2016, at the Tacoma Art Museum. Please visit

death and his grandfather’s health problems prevented Kitajo from truly learning about their experiences. Even Kitajo’s mother knew very little of her parents’ lives inside the camp. “It was just one of those topics that was not discussed and you knew better than to ask about it. From what I gather from relatives, they didn’t talk about it because they didn’t want their kids to worry about it. ” Kitajo said. “Even though I may not know their particular story, the chance to go and get an idea of what

applies, which is really helpful. And it is a seriously impactful experience. What are your long-term goals (career or otherwise)? Right now, I’m not exactly sure of the career I’ll pursue, but know I want to work for environmental health and participate in research and community outreach. And if I can be outside sometimes, even better! I’ve got an internship with the Environmental Division of Code Compliance for the City of Fort Worth planned for this summer, and I’m really looking forward to this

school. She hopes to be accepted to the Johns Hopkins University public health MD/MPH program.Core Crew Elizabeth Larios says she owes a debt of gratitude to her PLU professors, i particular Miho Takekawa (music), Julie Smith (biology), Patricia Dolan (biology), Jan Weiss (education) and Carmiña Palerm (Hispanic and Latino studies). Read Previous WATCH THIS: Professor Marnie Ritchie discusses surveillance, rhetoric and media Read Next International Complexities: Mycal Ford ’12 discusses how he

Cambodian land mines and those working with rape survivors and their offspring in Rwanda. “It’s really just amazing and a powerful aspect of the class that left students, not in despair or thinking that the world is a terrible, evil place, but knowing that they could get involved,” Marcus says.  Read Previous 17 PLU students intern at THA health division Read Next Campus Tour: PLU’s newly renovated anatomy and physiology lab COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

of her church, but very private, almost ascetic, in her expression of faith. She was single for most of her life, but had a decades-long relationship with J.W. Phillips. They married only after retiring from long careers in medicine and health care. She was a PLC nursing graduate, trained in hands-on care, but came to establish and manage outpatient clinics for heart, cancer, Alzheimer’s and AIDS during her 30 years at the University of Washington Medical Center. She was raised on her family’s

perception,” Castor said. “That’s the biggest thing I’ve taken away from this and I love it.” Like so many clubs and activities at PLU, Club Keithley isn’t reserved for students with majors in education – Bullock majored in sociology, Castor in health and fitness promotion, and Hasse in nursing, as a just few examples. While Castor helps students with finding the area of composite figures, Denise Allen teaches the students about inverse operations. For these PLU students volunteering is about community

perception,” Castor said. “That’s the biggest thing I’ve taken away from this and I love it.” Like so many clubs and activities at PLU, Club Keithley isn’t reserved for students with majors in education – Bullock majored in sociology, Castor in health and fitness promotion, and Hasse in nursing, as a just few examples. While Castor helps students with finding the area of composite figures, Denise Allen teaches the students about inverse operations. For these PLU students volunteering is about community

applying to medical school. She hopes to be accepted to the Johns Hopkins University public health MD/MPH program. Core Crew Elizabeth Larios says she owes a debt of gratitude to her PLU professors, i particular Miho Takekawa (music), Julie Smith (biology), Patricia Dolan (biology), Jan Weiss (education) and Carmiña Palerm (Hispanic and Latino studies). Read Previous Adrian Arrives Read Next Saving the World with a Starship LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their