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contribution relies on decades of experience in intersections of religion, disability, health, and healing. An associate professor of early and medieval Christian history at PLU, Llewellyn Ihssen is the program director of IHON-Oxford. Llewellyn Ihssen uses critical disability theory in her work on ancient, late antique, and medieval religious texts. After earning an undergraduate degree in English literature and secondary education, Llewellyn Ihssen worked in special-education classrooms. Yearning to
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April 1, 2013 The plant Arabidopsis thaliana produces seeds so minuscule that 5,000 can fit on a thumbnail. This past summer student-researchers Bryan Dahms ’13 and Ben Sonnenberg ’14 counted more than 30,000 seeds as part of a study. (Photo by John Froschauer) Planting the seeds of knowledge Student-faculty research gives students the opportunities to discover the ‘right questions’ By Chris Albert This past summer, Bryan Dahms ’13 was sitting in a lab with fellow student-researcher Ben
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questions makes us uncomfortable, but that is part of the experience of a higher education. We must venture out of our comfort zones and be open to considering different courses of actions. If you do not ask the tough questions, then it will be easier to remain complacent and follow established patterns of behavior.With my students, I hope they always know that I want them to push the envelope when conducting research. I want them to use all of their creativity and passion they have for their topic when
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advocate for issues she is passionate about.“Elana Meyers Taylor is an iconic athlete and a passionate champion of important causes, including access and resources for female athletes, concussion research and public education,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “We’re thrilled she will be joining us to celebrate PLU’s class of 2023.” Meyers Taylor is a four-time World Champion, eight-time World Championships medalist, three-time Winter Olympian and medalist (2010, 2014, 2018) and 2015 World Cup champion
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Present & Future Providers Posted by: oharasm / September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024 After graduating from PLU, Melissa Wollan Francis ’02 spent two years in a University of Washington genetics lab before joining the Air Force and attending Yale School of Medicine, where she became a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)."I’ve always been drawn towards challenges that allow a greater impact on the world around us. I always wanted to do something that was mission-driven, like research or
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PLU selected for American Passport Project Posted by: vcraker / June 28, 2022 Image: Photo courtesy: Emily Metzler in Oxford June 28, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one of 40 institutions in the United States to be selected. “We’re honored
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5 Things You Should Know About Living On-Campus at PLU Posted by: mhines / September 19, 2024 September 19, 2024 Our new Lutes are officially moved in and ready to start their college journey. To kick things off, here are 5 cool facts about living on campus.1. Find Your CommunityAt PLU, every residential student is part of a Learning Community (LC), which means you’ll be living and learning with people who share your interests or are at the same stage in their college journey. Whether you’re a
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Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory Posted by: shortea / November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 By Genny Boots '18PLU AlumPacific Lutheran University students are people of many interests. Last fall semester, several courses illustrated how the university's curriculum caters to those eclectic interests.One of these classes was Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory. “Who Beyoncé is for?” is not usually a question that you ask when you’re bopping your head to “Single Ladies,” or “Partition,” or any of the
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(GLST) and Political Science major! During this time, I was supported by both my academic advisor and humanities faculty to pursue my interests and simultaneously fell in love with the interdisciplinary nature of GLST. The Global Studies major changed my worldview, taught me how to create and answer challenging questions, and connect with like-minded peers.”—Courtney T. ’23 “I chose Global Studies because I’ve always had a large interest in learning more about different areas of the world, and
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a real difference on critical environmental issues -Get experience with grassroots mobilization, fundraising and working with the media -Gain the skills and connections needed to launch a career in non-profit, political, or grassroots organizing -Earn money working for something you believe in. Our staff typically earn an average of $15-18/hour -Build long-lasting relationships with a team of people from across the country who share your interests on important issues To apply online or learn
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