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educational issues to the state legislature. His service also includes board memberships and liaison activities to national organizations. Kline’s appointment recognizes his interests in the growth opportunities in education and also the areas of health, fitness and wellness. According to PLU Provost Steve Starkovich, Kline “brings a strong record of higher education leadership. He comes from a School of Education that has robust graduate programs, and he has played a major role in the development of

PLU Welcomes Doctor of Nursing Practice Cohort as First Doctoral Program Posted by: Sandy Dunham / May 27, 2015 Image: A PLU Nurse Practitioner student works during a health-outreach activity at the Sumner Senior Center. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) May 27, 2015 By PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (May 27, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University welcomes its first Doctor of Nursing Practice cohort to class orientation on May 28.The DNP, which prepares graduates in the advanced-practice

expected from a different sort of collegiate move-in, is located on the corner of C Street and Wheeler Street. Human Resources formerly was located in a small building near the parking lot at 122nd Street and Park Avenue. That space meant limited resources and access—Joe Bell, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Programs, didn’t even have an office in the building. The new space provides breathing room and ample opportunity for growth. “Our new space will have a good-sized

, which doubled its participation over the previous year.   The NCAA Division III and Special Olympics forged a national partnership in 2011, aiming to enhance the lives of student athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience. Special Olympics Washington’s mission is to build communities and lead in wellness through sports and inclusion. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics changes the lives of people with intellectual

— with lots of different instrumentation and preaching throughout,” says Rice. Read Previous New J-Term job shadow program connects PLU students and alumni Read Next Amy Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition

intentionally reach out to check in so we remember we’re all in this together and that we can be sources of strength and support for each other,” PLU Pastor Jen Rude said. “Even though it is critical to be physically distant right now, keeping our communal connections is just as critical.” And while PLU’s CheckFive initiative originates from a desire to rebuild those campus connections that have been impacted by this health crisis, there’s hope it’ll have resounding ripples across the greater Pierce County

additional research with a favorite faculty member.” PLU Coronavirus Info PagePLUS Year FAQs“The PLUS Year is deeply consistent with the core elements of Lutheran higher education, offering additional time to learn in community while building skills in thoughtful inquiry and service for the common good,” Belton continued. Belton said he also hopes that the PLUS year will allow students the flexibility to take a lighter course load during the pandemic and focus on the health and well-being of themselves

prejudices, violence, and other forms of dehumanization.  Each conference offers opportunities to learn from major scholars whose research focuses on the Holocaust. Conference sessions also highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Holocaust and Genocide Studies, with especially strong attention given to the arts, humanities, social sciences, health sciences and education.  This year’s conference will be the first official collaboration with the Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, since

answered the call to serve. Since being elected in 2020, Hitchen has worked hard to collaborate and problem-solve with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, organizations and neighbors. She’s advocated for additional behavioral health services, collaborated with small business owners, supported the county’s opioid task force, and worked hard to help pass an ordinance that will generate funds to build new affordable housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter housing across the county

 Southwestern Amgen Scholars will use state-of-the-art equipment in advanced labs to help to solve complex health challenges. Conducting projects similar to those encountered during graduate research training, students will gain invaluable insights into the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in innovative biomedical research. UT Southwestern Amgen Scholars will become active, contributing members of our collaborative, cross-disciplinary scientific community. In addition to research, Amgen Scholars