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By Maria Flores '20Division of Social Sciences A yearlong sabbatical in 2017-18 provided Dr. Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Dr. Michael Schleeter, and Dr. Seth Dowland with opportunities to rethink their courses and pursue scholarly interests. For Dr. Dowland and Dr. Schleeter, sabbatical was a time to step away from teaching and service obligations so that they could focus on scholarship relevant to their teaching. For Dr. Llewellyn Ihssen, sabbatical provided an opportunity to teach and serve in a
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national leader in academic innovation and undergraduate teaching. Dr. Hrabowski’s most recent book, Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM Achievement, describes the events and experiences that played a central role in his development as an educator and leader. Sidney Rittenberg, Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causaCommencement, May 25, 2017 Sidney Rittenberg was the first American to join the Chinese Communist Party (1946). Having lived in China from the end
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Agnes Choi Professor of New Testament Phone: 253-535-7314 Email: choiaa@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-F Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, 2010 M.Div., Tyndale Seminary, 2002 B.S., University of Toronto, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ancient economy and the impact of the economy on the urban-rural relationship Interpretation of the parables of Jesus Books Handbook of Women Biblical Interpreters: A Historical and
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Agnes Choi Professor of New Testament Phone: 253-535-7314 Email: choiaa@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-F Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, 2010 M.Div., Tyndale Seminary, 2002 B.S., University of Toronto, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ancient economy and the impact of the economy on the urban-rural relationship Interpretation of the parables of Jesus Books Handbook of Women Biblical Interpreters: A Historical and
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October 28, 2009 Alum learns that teaching fifth graders requires mixture of toughness and fun Eric Pfaff had a cold, but he was staying a few more hours in his classroom at Eugene Field Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma to finish up grading some papers, talking with kids. “No, I’m fine, ” as he hacked. Besides, he couldn’t stand the thought of missing a day with his 17 fifth graders, who challenge him, tease him and inspire him each day. “This is much different than anything I’ve ever done
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presenting Benge with a glitter-encrusted purple cord at graduation. “Because Lizbett began pursuing her degree at PLU around the same time that I began teaching there, we very much developed as a student and teacher alongside each other,” Smith said. This “interconnected growth” is a facet of mentorship that Smith believes often goes overlooked, as expertise in any field is always “contextual and incomplete.” Smith added that while she “may have had expertise in women’s and gender studies as a
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taught there for eight years, helping to grow a program of around 200 string students to a program which now serves more than 1,000 students. During that time, she also coached for the Tacoma Youth Symphony and conducted the Rainbow City Orchestra in Seattle. Jerilynn now lives in Spokane where she teaches orchestra and music theory at 4-8 gifted school, as well as general music in a Spanish language immersion program housed in the same building. Jerilynn was hired as the new Sinfonietta conductor
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You Ask. We Answer. How is your Kinesiology Program? Did you know 100% of Kinesiology majors at PLU complete hands-on learning through internships with local businesses, clinics, hospitals, and organizations or through student teaching in local schools? In this session, hear from Dr. Mann, Chair of Kinesiology, as she answers students’ most frequently asked… April 1, 2024 AcademicsFAQ'sKinesiologyProfessorsStudent Voice
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Lutes. PLU Night at the Rainiers will take place on August 16. For only $10.50 a person, participants will enjoy admission to the game, a hotdog, soda, chips and viewing of fireworks after the game. There will be a PLU hospitality tent with lots of Lute mementos, PLU information and friendly smiles for all attendees. The entire night will represent PLU and the best the university has to offer. Everything from the national anthem to the on-field games between innings will feature Lute participants
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Edwin C. Powell Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2005-2023 Education D.M.A., Conducting, University of North Texas, 2002 M.M.E., University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music, 1995 B.M.E., University of the Pacific, 1987 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Wind Ensemble Selected Articles Journal of Band Research National Band Association Journal Voice Magazine Accolades 2020 WMEA Hall of Fame Honoree Faculty Excellence Award for Mentoring
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