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Burkas and Bombers: Anti-Muslim Sentiment in America, which will premiere April 11, at 7 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University’s Studio Theater and online at www.plu.edu/soac. The premiere is part of the 2013 SOAC Focus Series. Since 2011, the MediaLab documentary team has traveled around the country, from Tacoma to New York City to Washington, D.C. in an effort to break down barriers and shatter stereotypes that many North Americans may have about Muslims. “The statistic that prompted us to pursue
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consultations) with a professional counselor regarding any issue or concern. These brief sessions can help students get a “sample” of how counseling works and if it’s right for them, or to get a referral to local resources. Call our main line at 253-535-7206 to schedule a time (appointments available 9am to noon and 1:00pm-3:00pm). We’ll need some basic info to get you scheduled.How it WorksSwing by AUC 300 or call 253-535-7206 to schedule a Same-Day Appointment. (Note: The front desk is closed noon-1
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workforce.That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU econ graduate to gain insight into the vast array of career possibilities. Those mentors will give advice, assist with networking and bridge the connection from PLU to real job opportunities using their skills. Chloe Wilhelm ‘20, a double major in economics and political science, has been working with mentor Tim Graciano ‘09, a Senior Manager at Amazon up in Seattle, for the past
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CS-STEM ScholarsSTEM majors in their junior year of their undergraduate program who are interested in pursing a teaching career in middle school or high school are encouraged to apply to be a CS-STEM Scholar. CS-STEM Scholars are provided with: Advising and mentorship as undergraduate students Support in developing their abilities to teach in culturally sustaining ways through monthly CS-STEM Equity Seminars Support in preparing for the content test needed for admission to the PLU Masters in
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following questions might be useful to consider when you communicate expectations at the beginning of a term: Preparing for Class How should students prepare for each class session? When should students skim resources or read deeply? How will students know they are prepared for assessments and/or meeting learning objectives? Participation in Class What does active, engaged participation look like in this class? What are the consequences of missing class, arriving late, or leaving early? Is class
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Helping Students “Stay Connected” This Summer Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer You may have noticed PLU promoting a new summer session campaign called “Stay Connected”. The campaign hopes to improve retention, decrease time to matriculation, and increase enrollments in summer session courses. A February 2015 survey of PLU students found: 86% have never enrolled in a PLU summer course. 76% plan to work over summer break. 59
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, setting a new mark at 5.34 – fourth best in the nation. She was named conference player of the year and voted by DIII coaches as freshman player of the year. She is PLU’s only NCAA first-team All- American in volleyball. “I knew she was going to be good, because she is good,” said head coach Kevin Aoki, himself a four-time conference coach of the year. “But she definitely exceeded expectations.” Why? “She does all the skills well,” says Aoki. “And she’s a humble player. That’s important – team
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November 10, 2008 Coalition works to raise awareness Inaction is one of the toughest barriers to break in fighting sexual violence. Last week, victims’ advocates from universities around Washington converged on PLU to discuss their respective programs at the Washington Sexual Violence Prevention College Coalition. They worked on how to bring knowledge about the issues to people, change people’s behaviors and instill positive attitudes that lead to the prevention of sexual violence. “The key is
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University Chorale Tour to Include Four Performances in Oregon Posted by: Zach Powers / March 24, 2015 Image: (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 24, 2015 TACOMA, WASH. (March 24, 2015)-The Pacific Lutheran University Chorale’s 2015 spring tour, April 15-18, will include a performance in Longview, Washington and four performances in Oregon. The Chorale tours annually and has performed recently for conferences of the Washington Music Educators Association and American Choral Directors Association
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News Homecoming Highlights Awards Recognition Alumni Profiles Alumni Events Class Notes Calendar Home Alumni News Alumni Awards & Recognition Lauren Peterson ’14 Brian C. Olson Student Leadership Award P eterson is a senior from Seattle majoring in Fine Arts. Her sister, Amanda (Peterson) Negi ’11, and her father, Michael Peterson ’80, attended PLU. Peterson has worked in the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations for three years, including two summers. As a student intern, she is an
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