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Computer science major Cody Uehara ’22 works hard for exciting opportunities Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 18, 2022 April 18, 2022 By Isabella Daltoso ’23PLU Marketing and CommunicationsCody Uehara '22 is a senior computer science major at Pacific Lutheran University. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he came to PLU to play football, and eventually found his passion for computer science. We talked with Uehara about his experiences at PLU and the exciting things he has been working on during

Terri Card ’83 leads with care as COO of outpatient operations for MultiCare Behavioral Health Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 18, 2022 Image: Terri Card in her office at Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare in Lakewood. (photos by John Froschauer/PLU) April 18, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTerri Card ’83 doesn’t just care about people. She cares about caring for people when they need it most. Card is the chief operating officer of outpatient operations for MultiCare

Tracye Ferguson ’94 brings her principles to work at state education agency Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 24, 2022 Image: Tracye Ferguson ’94 is an assistant superintendent for early learning at ESD 113, a Washington state agency that helps ensure that students in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties receive an excellent and equitable education. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 24, 2022 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTracye Ferguson ’94

Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science Posted by: Zach Powers / April 24, 2023 Image: Geoscience major Grayson Nottage ‘23 will began PLU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program this fall. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 24, 2023 By Grant Hoskins ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterGrayson Nottage ’23 has wanted to become a middle school science teacher ever since she was a middle school science student. She admired many of her own

Tiffany Wong ‘23 discusses transferring to PLU, her experience as an RA, and her plans to become a Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist Posted by: Zach Powers / April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterPLU senior Tiffany Wong was drawn to study nursing after spending 10 years caring for her grandmother — a special woman who taught her about empathy and compassion.“My heart broke when she passed away this fall semester. There were numerous stories

Small School, Big Impact: Marc Gombio ’23 talks about his experience in PLU’s School of Nursing Posted by: mhines / May 15, 2023 Image: Marc Gombio ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 15, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer“I moved from Guam (a U.S. territory) … I felt the need to continue that momentum of a smaller population moving to the U.S. mainland. PLU nursing not only offered my preferred class size, but also had a mission of empowering new nurses to become

Beyond pedagogy: from Tacoma to Namibia, a partnership reframing teacher development practices Posted by: Zach Powers / September 28, 2023 Image: Eva Dumeni, a teacher from Namibia who visited PLU in September, works with a student in Brianna Wells’ class at Clover Creek Elementary School in Pierce County, Washington. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 28, 2023 By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterIn Kwangali and Oshindonga, widely spoken languages in Namibia, “Uukumwe

PLU professor and conductor Tiffany Walker discusses her passion for choral music Posted by: Zach Powers / November 29, 2023 Image: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Tiffany Walker (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) November 29, 2023 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTiffany Walker fell in love with choral music in sixth grade and never looked back. An accomplished conductor and vocalist, Walker earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting at the University of Washington in

Elijah Paez ’24 developed passions for environmental justice, mathematics and bird watching during his PLU years Posted by: mhines / March 27, 2024 Image: Inspired by his study away experience in Oxford, England, Elijah Paez ’24 founded the Birders of PLU club. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) March 27, 2024 By Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Elijah Paez ’24 is a double major in environmental studies and mathematics. While at PLU, he founded Birders of PLU, served as

Creative Community: Autumn Thompson ’24 reimagines PLU spaces—in the art gallery and the residence halls Posted by: Zach Powers / April 17, 2024 Image: Autumn Thomson ’24 is a double major in studio arts and business. (Photos by Emma Stafki ’24) April 17, 2024 By Emily Holt, MFA '16PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer When Autumn Thompson ’24 selects an image or object for a piece for an exhibit or a class, be it sentimental or iconic, it’s not simply an assignment—it’s a step toward her