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continue that important work. Dr. Teri Woo, associate dean for graduate nursing programs at PLU, said the effort fits perfectly with the university’s mission to provide care for others and communities.School of NursingLearn more about PLU's Family Nurse Practitioner program and others. As a result of PLU students’ time spent with these populations, 75 percent of 2015 FNP graduates are working in underserved areas or those that suffer from a primary care shortage. “People do not seek out jobs working

am still working toward my goal of a creative role in Corporate Nordstrom. What attracted you to interning at Nordstrom in particular, and how did you go about finding and securing the internship? Anyone who knows me knows that I have lived and breathed Nordstrom for forever. Interning at Nordstrom has been a long time coming, and a goal that I set for myself back in high school. Since high school, I pursued any contact that I had at Nordstrom to learn more about the company from the perspective

matters,” Jore said, adding that Americans have fought for the right to vote, something people in other countries are still fighting for. “Even though we don’t consider Parkland our home, most of us are living here for about four years and should involve ourselves in the community.” For those wishing to participate in Washington state’s presidential primary May 24, the deadline for voter registration has already passed. But there is still time to register to vote in the Aug. 2 primary and the Nov. 8

of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit of vocation. That pursuit doesn’t end after graduates walk across the stage at the Tacoma Dome on May 28. Alumni will look back on Commencement day fondly for many years to come. The event isn’t simply a ceremony. It marks the end of a transformative journey and the beginning of the next chapter. Although many of those Lutes are closing the book on their time at PLU, many of them will take the university’s mission of thoughtful

burst into tears when I found out.”Master of Science in FinanceLearn more about Pacific Lutheran University's program.Deines was busy during her accelerated 10-month MSF program at PLU. She worked part time at Avier Wealth Advisors in Bellevue. She also participated in various student competitions throughout the region, in which she had the opportunity to practice managing a six-figure investment fund as part of a research challenge with the CFA (Charter Finance Analyst) Society of Seattle

patience is also responsible. The photographer waited for tiny breaks in hail and rain to get the perfect angle, with a rainbow situated perfectly above the summit.    “Over the next hour and a half I got four or five glimpses of rainbows,” he said, noting that the one in his photograph illuminated for the shortest amount of time. “It was one frame. I took a couple dozen others that weren’t as good.”    The U.S. Postal Service's commemorative Forever stamp featuring Kevin Ebi's photograph. (Photo

contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. In order to reach more educators, Intersections has moved from a primarily print-based journal to a primarily digital-based journal. The Fall 2017 issue is entitled “Reforming Church and Academy: 500 Years and Counting,” and is now available online.   Preview essays in this issue with the individual links below: View the Full Issue Online Why Martin Luther and the Reformation Matter 500 Years Later by Kathryn A. Kleinhans (Warburg College at the time

expenses, taking full course loads and leading co- and extracurricular groups in his free time. “I thank Pacific Lutheran University,” Kim says. “It is my prayer that this institution continues to raise up generations of world-changers. It is also my prayer that PLU continues to be a powerful platform, a training and an equipping ground for forerunners who contend for the full release of true Justice in this nation.” A PLU Economics Degree: The First Step For Many World-Changing LutesHow did you get to

August 1, 2012 I never thought I’d study away four times – and still graduate on time Maryn Johnston ’12 and some of her new friends in South Africa. By Katie Scaff ’13 When Maryn Johnston ’12 came to PLU, she knew she wanted to study away. The Phoenix, Ariz., native traveled to Europe for two weeks with her family in high school and took a 10-day trip to Mexico after graduation, but those trips pale in comparison to the experiences she’s had since she’s been at PLU. Since coming to PLU

University, as well as a minor in sociology. She bounced around between various extracurriculars during her time on campus, including working as an ally at what was then known as the Women’s Center (now the Center for Gender Equity). As Laumb approached her senior year, she didn’t really have a clear picture of what she wanted to do after graduation. When the time arrived, Laumb dabbled in a few different jobs, such as working for a parks and recreation program and as a freelance writer at the Puyallup