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students through tutoring.  The Assistant Directors all study different disciplines, but they were originally drawn to the PLC for a lot of the same reasons. In particular, they observe how the PLC provides an opportunity for them to invest in the community by supporting student learning and by creating a comfortable social space where students are encouraged to learn. PLU is vocal about its engagement with the community and the PLC is a visible point of contact with our immediate neighbors. Susan, a

A Universal Language: Cassio Vianna shares a passion he discovered in Brazil with students at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Anneli HaralsonResoLute Guest WriterCassio Vianna has been a teacher since he was 8 years old. At that time, his mother was learning to play the organ and Vianna decided to go with her to her lessons rather than stay at home with his siblings.  “To this day, my mom loves to tell the story of how, when she practiced at home, I would correct her

enact positive change so future generations can live on a sustainable planet.” Follow the release of “Echos of the Sound” at @two_girls_take_on_the_world. Read Previous Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school Read Next Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while

Danforth, nearly 300 scientists from more than 20 countries work in teams, studying plant biology in ways that lead to economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture. Laurie-Berry started teaching at PLU in the fall of 2008. In addition to Plant Physiology, Laurie-Berry’s other classes include Plant Development and Genetic Engineering and a first-year writing class focused on global agriculture, world hunger, genetic engineering and related topics. “Our central question for the course is how

the years ahead. Educator & CheerleaderTeaching During a Global Pandemic Read Previous Encouraging Biliteracy Through Online Learning Read Next Scholarship, Sleep, and Self in the Pandemic LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022

on track. Perry was able to prepare himself for a successful career by teaching himself how to edit while working at PLU’s student-run television station KCNS. He tailored his coursework and his internships to help him reach his goal. To this day, Perry still credits his professors, specifically Bea Geller, associate professor of photography and digital imaging, with helping him craft his coursework. “The coursework from Bea not only gave me a technical foundation, but an eye for the subject

hopes that they too realize that discovering your vocation isn’t always a linear process — there are setbacks, false starts and plenty of learning opportunities along the way. His hopes set on running a business, Thorpe’s first job after graduating was with Enterprise Rent-A-Car as part of its management training program. Not his dream job by any means, it nevertheless paved the way for his eventual transition to SuperGraphics. “I’m definitely not passionate about renting cars,” Thorpe said. “But I

before entering this internship? Zero. This is my first time. I had no inclination to enter the political world. Right now, this internship is showing me how our legislature works, and there is value to that, even though it’s also confirmed I do not want to work in the political world. But, I am making meaningful connections where I can, I am learning things where I can, and I think that is all I can ask for. What skills are you gaining from this experience? I definitely feel like my professional

at every opportunity to attend a conference, to participate in a rally, to join a local organization, and whatever else came my way. Because if you really think about it, the best things in life are the things you least expected and the things you didn’t necessarily plan for, right?”Aziza AhmedMajors: Political Science and Sociology Hometown: Auburn, WA Selected accomplishments: Graduation Honors (magna cum laude); Act Six Scholar; Interfaith Coordinator, Campus Ministry; Peer Learning Specialist

. “Those things are important, because you should be in that conversation, but they should not be the only conversations you have.” Young describes part of the problem lies in the tenure and promotion system at most universities, but PLU is an exception to the rule. PLU’s focus on service encourages faculty to engage in the public sphere as experts in their field. “What they’re trying to do is…elevate service as a legitimate third pillar of tenure and promotion,” Young says. “So that teaching is