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Faculty Innovators Four examples of how PLU professors across campus help drive the university forward — inside and outside of the classroom. Posted by: Zach Powers / June 6, 2022 June 6, 2022 Innovation in the classroom: “I do, and I understand”If you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds most

July 9, 2013 PLU Night at the Rainiers set for Aug. 16 Baseball season is upon us and we are getting ready for one of our favorite summer events, PLU Night at the Rainiers. Last year, more than 800 Lutes enjoyed an evening at the ballpark. In preparation for an even bigger crowd, the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations has purchased even more tickets, with the plan of taking over Cheney Stadium. This event is a great way to end your summer with a bang while enjoying the company of other

December 1, 2009 Aspire “I want students to be able to see that you can aspire to be great. You can change the world.”It was on a basketball court that Isaiah Johnson ’96 first felt his calling. He had been bouncing around different majors, unsure of what he wanted to do with his life. The dean of students suggested that he work as a counselor for a youth basketball camp. He was hooked – he had found his passion. Education. As his career went on, Johnson found he connected to a lot of students

training. This will be a great opportunity for your students to learn what it is like to work in science fields after they graduate. The event includes lab tours and a career panel. The panelists include: Cheryl Bick (Boeing -air quality), Craig Fryhle (PLU chemistry professor and author), Karen Goodwin (Centralia College chemistry professor), Robert Synovec (Professor and Associate Chair of the Graduate Program at UW), and two scientists from the Department of Health Labs. For more information

book’s library record. Here are a few books you may want to consider:     Collaborative Learning Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty (2014) by Elizabeth Barkley, Claire Major, and Patricia Cross is a great resource for designing small group activities for higher education classrooms.     Teaching Unprepared Students: Strategies for Promoting Success and Retention in Higher Education (2008) by Kathleen Gabriel provides practical strategies for supporting students from a variety of educational

fresh for the next pour. “I think it’s a great concept,” McGinnis said. “It makes better wine more accessible too.” PLU took over operations of the coffee shop this year, opening the doors to the café this August and adding beer and wine this November.  All of the wine and beer are from Washington and Oregon vintners and brew houses, including drinks from five wineries owned and operated by PLU alumni. Under PLU’s alcohol policy, alcohol is only allowed to be served at the Faculty House, Gonyea

5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology Posted by: Marcom Web Team / January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021 A Master's in Kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field.Are you passionate about improving the physical well-being of others? Do you want to make a positive impact in a variety of health-related fields? Are you interested in learning more about the evidence-based field

wanted to attend. At the beginning of February, Kate Schneider, PLU Director of Employer Relations, emailed me saying I was one of the students selected to go to Amazon. PLU students got a great view of Seattle’s Lake Union from the top of one of Amazon’s buildings. (Photo: Amanda Brasgalla ’15) I was really excited, and shortly after, we were contacted by an Amazon recruiter who shared additional information and prepared us for the event. On the morning of Feb. 23, we left campus bright and early

July 14, 2014 Another Historic Harstad Hike From left, Carol Yenish of Mankato, Minn., the Beckers’ daughter and great-great-grandchild of PLU founder Bjug Harstad; Vance and Linda (Harstad) Becker of North Mankato; and Mark Harstad of Mankato display electronic and typed records of their ancestor’s journey to Yukon Territory in search of gold. (Photo: Amanda Dyslin/courtesy of The Free Press of Mankato) Founder’s descendants retrace 1898 Gold Rush quest to save PLU By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU

Lutheran University. But while he loved his time playing forward and center for the Lutes, he was far less certain about his initial choice of major.“Business school wasn’t a great fit,” Duncan recalled. “I had some awesome professors and I had some classes that I really loved, but then there were some that I just couldn’t get through. I wasn’t loving it, so I ended up switching to graphic design after my sophomore year.” And yet, Duncan has generated quite a buzz over the last year as a business owner