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certified in the subjects they hope to teach. 31:10- What students need from the PLU Department of Education to be effective teachers in diverse communities and why Bergeson aims to diversify the education faculty. 35:45- Why Kinesiology is such a unique and exciting field of study. Terry Bergeson, interim dean of the PLU School of Education and Kinesiology, in the KNKX Public Radio studio at Pacific Lutheran University (photo by Zach Powers/PLU)× PLU Audio Subscribe on ItunesListen on SoundCloud Read
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students following a strong recommendation from the university’s Admission and Retention of Students (ARTS) Committee.These new procedures allow prospective students to choose whether to provide standardized testing scores as part of the application process, and will be put into effect in time for the incoming Fall 2019 class.“Going test optional means PLU is taking a giant step toward leveling the playing field for applicants, living our mission by working to ensure that a college education is
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support students to become nurses and to pursue advanced nursing practice roles,” said Haley. “I am grateful to join PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. What a perfect description of the work nurses strive to do daily with patients, families, and communities. PLU nursing faculty, staff, students, and alumni make a difference in the world, and I am honored to join them in this work.” Haley is a leader in the nursing education field. She
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course. Religion professors excel at the ability to challenge students and to support them in the rigorous and fascinating study of religion. Are all PLU professors Lutheran or Christian?No. PLU religion professors are not hired because of religious affiliation. They are hired to teach here because they are excellent teachers and scholars in their field of expertise. They teach here because they recognize the enormous influence of religion in human life today and in the past. They want to help you
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, field work and service learning opportunities are available. You will be encouraged to study abroad or work side by side with a faculty member in important research. PLU’s extensive, balanced and creative religion curriculum is among the best in the Pacific Northwest. The wide range of faculty expertise is complemented by small classes. Our faculty will work with you to design a personalized major, double major or minor around your educational goals. Your faculty adviser will work closely with you
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Environmental Studies with minors in Global Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal (2016-2018), working in the Agriculture sector as a Sustainable Agriculture Extension Agent. He worked with rural farmers, families, and agriculture groups to develop and implement improved agricultural practices to increase the yield of vegetables, fruits, and field crops. He also worked with women’s organizations to develop economic opportunities and plans to stimulate the
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How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times Somaye Nargesi, a second-year business professor, came to PLU from a large research institution. She immediately noticed a stark difference in how her new institution approached the field. “At PLU, the business curriculum is mostly designed around soft skills, meaning how you build insightful inquiries,… May 28, 2021 AcademicsBusinessCommunityCurrent StudentsProfessors
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Lute Fest Recap: 2023 PLU’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted the second annual Lute Fest on PLU’s Foss Field. This year it featured an inflatable obstacle course, bungee run basketball, a dunk tank, Sugar and Spoon cookie dough truck, Jed’s Big Slice pizza truck, live music, carnival games, prizes,… June 28, 2023 CommunityInvolvementLife on CampusResidential Life
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Communication faculty publish paper exploring the rhetoric of food Amy Young and Justin Eckstein published two pieces in the February 2015 edition of Communication & Critical/Cultural studies, one of the top journals in the communication field, and the articles are quite tasty. The duo has put together a special forum on rhetoric and food.… March 16, 2015 CommunicationFaculty
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5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology 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… January 15, 2021
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