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go to med school to have a deep impact. Gavidia decided to major in computer science, redirecting his career trajectory toward tech instead of medicine. Gavidia immersed himself in his new field from the start, becoming a computer lab teaching assistant during the spring semester of his freshman year. “It was rewarding getting to help students and having them get to that ‘ah ha’ moment.” He continued to tutor other students during his sophomore and junior years. In the spring of this sophomore

from one of her research areas, Bernstein will address how U.S. universities striving for representational diversity often fail to create meaningful, pluralistic diversity. She’ll also explore the critical concept of behavioral comfort: the felt ease, safety and self-efficacy of interacting appropriately with diverse others. “Findings indicate that educational institutions should strive to create more settings in which positive intercultural relationships occur in order for students to establish

chemistry. “I got my first chemistry set when I was 9 years old,” Long said. “It was an opportunity for me to carry that learning further, because I also enjoyed math and science as a whole.”Degree in hand, she began working for Texaco Refining and Marketing in 1988 — beginning a more than 30-year career in the industry. Long has had roles of increasing responsibility in areas of manufacturing and processes improvement. This led to her developing expertise in supply chain management for alternative

would like to do that, and it ended up being like 2,200 people,” Miller said. Then there was Tulip Town’s Colors of Courage campaign, through which tulip lovers could honor some of those most affected by the pandemic.“As a commercial grower we were able to move flowers into areas that were otherwise shut down,” Miller said. “We could get into nursing homes and hospitals, and to first responders. So we started selling bouquets of flowers online that can then be donated.” And while social distancing

about IHON? PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON) is a unique honors program that focuses not on teaching you about things but instead on cultivating your ability to learn, think for yourself, and express yourself. Keep reading to learn more. Like Helmer, it was during this portion of the class that Rae Hyra ’22 realized that maybe designing a starship was not the sole purpose of the class. “It didn’t take me long to realize that the class was just disguising itself as a thorough, analytical

and place it in the hands of experts who would convert it from a mostly hands-off ‘museum’ into a working and teaching treasure,” said Teresa Russell, chairperson for WCP Solutions. “Happily, PLU enabled us to achieve all four. I am thrilled to be putting the collection in such capable, enthusiastic hands.” The collection originated with William O. Thorniley, who received a small printing press in 1909 at the age of 10, beginning his fascination with type. He traveled extensively for his job

Therapy program in 2005 and continued in a tenured position after earning his Ph.D. at Texas Tech University in 2006, where he also began his career as a therapist. In 2009, he became the chair of the MFT program. He’s received many accolades for his teaching and counseling, including being named educator of the year by the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009, and receiving a faculty excellence award for mentoring from PLU in 2012. In July 2022, Ward became the inaugural

sooner we can take action. Tell your colleagues and friends about the phishing emails and about how they can learn more about them; the more people that know, the better chance we have that the phishing waves will be ineffective. Read Previous Using Google Maps in the Classroom: Teaching an old software new tricks Read Next TurningPoint Clicker Software Transition LATEST POSTS Major Sakai Upgrade in August March 1, 2022 Fall 2023 Technology Workshops February 3, 2022 Zoom for Staff Accounts Update

.  Professionals who obtain a master’s degree in kinesiology are well prepared for a variety of careers, and for that reason, salaries will vary. That said, equipped with graduate-level credentials, you can expect to make thousands of dollars more a year compared to professionals who hold only a bachelor’s degree. 2.  With a master’s in kinesiology, you will expand your professional opportunities. A master’s in kinesiology opens the door to full-time teaching, coaching and strength-and-conditioning positions

math major is excited about teaching in his community LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024