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also immediately thought of all the people that have supported me in this work.  Working in public health is something that you can’t do alone by definition. I also think it felt really validating that the things I was trying to do were meaningful to other people in my community and that I was keeping things on track in my first year in my new role. How did your time at PLU help prepare you for your life today? I think PLU was the first place that I was really introduced to the idea of social

explore how deep currents of religious themes shape great literature, she returned to college to earn a Ph.D. in history and historical theology.  Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Llewellyn Ihssen began teaching at PLU in 2005 as an adjunct professor. Many of her courses focus on the intersection of medicine, economics, social ethics, and religion — a favorite course was “Health and Healing in Christian History.”  Religious philosophies and theologies “shape people’s ideas of the body, and care

Norwegian pioneer founders envisioned an institution that drew upon three millennia of liberal arts tradition. It is a tradition that stretches back to the prophetic quest for social justice, to the ancient Greek tradition of philosophical inquiry, to rabbinic argumentation, to the Christian monastic schools, and to the Islamic advances in the sciences. Our founders also drew on centuries of Lutheran higher education tradition. The presence of representatives from many Lutheran colleges and universities

The Women’s Center at 25: Stories of Inspiration and Impact Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 5, 2015 Image: People gather at the Women’s Center for a retreat. (PLU file photo) March 5, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and

voluntarily.”When PLU senior Kelsey Carlson gave Elaine Streich (pictured, left) a call two years ago after Streich had had a valve replacement, Carlson was surprised, but game. For all intents and purposes, Streich, 63, was trapped in her house. Her husband did all the shopping, attended social events for the pair and even had to help Streich, who lives in Tacoma, tie her shoes. Streich was struggling with the idea NOT drinking too much liquid in her daily diet, and dealing with chronic diabetes. The

. This is not uncommon for IHON classes, many of which are discussion-based, as (vs. lecture-based), to encourage dialogue. It allows students like Schroeder to really get a chance to dig deep into the subject matter and explore it – from all sides. “IHON challenges the way I interact in my academic environment, my social environment,” Schroeder said. “IHON challenges me to think in a different manner, and that affects everything else I do.” There’s another benefit. That same lively discussion means

science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

affected by this,” said Stephens. Aaron Steelquist, Programs Coordinator, Student Involvement and Leadership Steelquist, with the help of Hai Doan, Assistant Director of Social Media and Technology in Student Involvement & Leadership, created the PLU posters for the It’s On Us campaign. The posters, which can be seen throughout campus, feature students and staff—everyone from athletes, professors, student leaders and faculty has been invited to participate. “Everyone seemed into the idea and wanted to

influences of Edvard Munch on printmakers and artists today. Edvard Munch and the Sea kicks off with a Members’ Opening party on the evening of April 9, followed by the Collector’s Conversation with Sally Epstein and TAM’s executive director Stephanie Stebich on April 10. Related events include a hands-on printmaking workshop with PLU arts instructor and designated master printer Craig Cornwall, a sketching workshop led by artist Darsie Beck, an Educator’s Evening at TAM, an I-Scream social, a coloring

working group that meets regularly to think of ways to support all people affected by these decisions and the process by which the decisions will be made. “We’re building a solid social support network,” Ceynar said. “It was one of the first things we discussed when the group was formed this summer.” Belton said Gregson’s insistence on maintaining that support system embodies PLU’s mission and commitment to care. From the beginning, even as the committee was being formed, the process has been handled