Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Fiona Ashton-Knochel ’24 is spending her summer on a bird refuge in Brigham City, Utah. The Environmental Studies major sat down with us to discuss her exciting internship and to offer suggestions for anyone looking to land their own internship working in conservation. Why did… Read the rest of the announcement […]
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Nursing major sees value in studying and investing in health services
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Parker Simpson ’24 is spending his summer working at an assisted living facility in his hometown of Spokane, Washington. He comes from a family of healthcare professionals and has always wanted to help people. We sat down with him to discuss his experience taking classes… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Lute Powered: City of Tacoma
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. The City of Tacoma provides high-quality, innovative and cost-effective municipal services that enhance the lives of its 215,000 residents and the quality of its neighborhoods and business districts. PLU alumni Tom Chontofalsky ’03, Clarissa Gines ’12 and Lisa Woods ’92 are just three of the… Read the rest of the announcement […]
PLU awarded $15,000 from NSF for COVID-19 DEI Challenge
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Lisa Woods helps move Tacoma forward as the city’s Chief Equity Officer
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. As far back as middle school, others noticed Lisa Woods’ (Class of 1992) quiet strength and power of observation. “My demeanor is to listen, hear people and see people,“ she says. “I’ve developed that over time, but I’ve always been the listener in the room and not necessarily… Read the rest […]
Juveniles arrested after crashing stolen car in Parkland
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. This afternoon (July 7), at 1:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of 116th St S and C St S in Parkland. On their way to the location, deputies were informed that three juveniles were fleeing on foot from the scene. When deputies arrived, witnesses […]
Road closures to begin July 7 to install major sewer line in Parkland
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Pierce County is installing a new sewer interceptor in Parkland near state Route 7/Pacific Avenue as part of the Parkland/Brookdale Interceptor project. The new 72-inch diameter pipe will extend from the intersection of 131st Street East and A Street South to an existing sewer interceptor […]
Clarissa Gines combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Clarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU’s art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn’t easy—she had a child during her senior year, and juggled parenthood with schoolwork and an internship at a Seattle-based art gallery. She then worked as… Read the rest of the announcement […]
City of Tacoma environmental scientist Tom Chontofalsky loves asking questions
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. From an early age, Tom Chontofalsky (Class of 2003) always thought he’d be a wildlife biologist. He’d pore over issues of National Geographic One World magazine his dad purchased, studying photos and text of exotic animals. Chontofalsky is now an environmental scientist with the City of Tacoma,… Read the rest of […]