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Outreach “I left the country feeling as if we had actually created good out of an inherently oppressive situation.”Sports can be comforting, even therapeutic. Matt Kennedy ’07 worked with some of the 50,000 people who reside in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Most would rather…
December 1, 2009 Outreach “I left the country feeling as if we had actually created good out of an inherently oppressive situation.”Sports can be comforting, even therapeutic. Matt Kennedy ’07 worked with some of the 50,000 people who reside in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. Most would rather live there than face the violence in the northern part of the country. Kennedy helped create and implement a sport outreach project designed to teach life skills through principles learned through sport
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Originally published in 2012 There’s something strange that goes on with texts, readers, writers, and time. I mean, look at you: there you are, reading this now, in the spring of 2012. And here I am, in your past, and it’s not even (technically) winter…
out to you from your past to exercise a certain power over your present. We will command your attention, insert our thoughts into yours, and take up your time. We may even change your future. You never know. And even if you choose to leave Prism lying around to read some other day, that’s okay: we’ll be here, waiting. The past will still have something to say. The potential that lies in the past appears at this (that is, my) time of year in Charles Dickens’ famous story, A Christmas Carol, in
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The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series presented by PLU’s Department of Kinesiology will feature Dr. Richard Lapchick and his keynote presentation, “Facing Uncomfortable Truths” on February 28th, 2024, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the AUC (Chris Knutson Hall). In his keynote presentation,…
his keynote presentation, titled “Facing Uncomfortable Truths,” Dr. Richard Lapchick, renowned human rights activist and pioneer for racial equality, will delve into his lived experience as a social justice advocate within sport settings. Lapchick will reflect on the past and shed light on the future of social justice work. He will impart insights on how students and the community can actively contribute to the ongoing fight for equity, inclusion, and improved access to sports. Lapchick, widely
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Intramural Sports Volleyball (3 Courts) Badminton (6 Courts) Pickleball (6 Courts) Basketball (3 Courts / 1 Full Court) Dodgeball (2 Courts)
Olson Auditorium× Olson GymIntramural Sports Volleyball (3 Courts) Badminton (6 Courts) Pickleball (6 Courts) Basketball (3 Courts / 1 Full Court) Dodgeball (2 Courts) Track× Track & Football Field Intramural Sports Flag Football Soccer Club Sport Practices Frisbee Golf× PLU Meadows Frisbee Golf Course 1st hole located behind the Columbia Center, course continues throughout the cross-country course. Practice hole located behind Foss Hall. Beach Volleyball Court× Sand Volleyball Home of
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Any faculty member who feels that they have cause for grievance and who wants to formally resolve that grievance petition either the Conciliation Committee or the University Dispute Resolution
against them or asserts that the charges do not support a finding of adequate cause, the hearing tribunal will evaluate all available evidence and rest its recommendation upon the evidence in the record. The Hearing Committee, in consultation with the president and the faculty member, will exercise its judgment as to whether the hearing should be public or private. During the proceedings the faculty member will be permitted to have an academic advisor and counsel of their own choice. At the request of
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For these exercises, your browser must allow pop-up content. Er guttene glemt: Preposition Exercise.
301 Multimedia ExercisesFor these exercises, your browser must allow pop-up content. Er guttene glemt: Preposition Exercise. Er gutten glemt: Comprehension Exercise (to be completed after preposition exercise above) Hva er en nordmann?: Ordstilling. Del 1. Bestemt eller ubestemt form? Del 2. Del 3: Leseforståelse Hva handler artikkelen om?
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Student | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Margaret majored in Global Studies and Chinese Studies.
Margaret Chang ’09 Student Biography Biography Margaret majored in Global Studies and Chinese Studies. At PLU Margaret studied in China for 2 semesters, for a January-term in China and did a second January term class in Western Europe, and visited Tibet, Taiwan and Thailand. Growing up with a passion for playing team sports such as soccer and basketball, sports, exercise and health have always been an important aspect of her daily life. At PLU she also began to discover enjoyment in outdoor
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Highly recruited as an outside hitter out of Chiawana High School, Sianna Iverson ‘24, a talented volleyball player, knew she found a home at PLU after a campus visit. “As soon as I visited, I knew it was going to be a great fit for…
, “Before these injuries, sports psychology wasn’t really something I had ever considered. The psychological aspect of exercise and sports is often overlooked but is so important. Learning the different mental skills in my PLU classes greatly impacted my recovery. I also want to incorporate these lessons when working with athletes as a physical therapist in the future.” The PLU Volleyball team celebrate winning the Northwest Conference Championship during their 2023 season. In addition to her
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 2, 2019) — After almost six years of deliberation and preparation, Pacific Lutheran University is rolling out a prestigious new Master of Science in Kinesiology program. Aimed at both graduate students looking for rigorous curriculum blended with real-world experiences and working professionals…
experience that prioritizes one-on-one learning in a practitioner-focused environment. Participants will choose between two concentrations, Applied Sport Psychology and Applied Exercise Science, and every student will pair with a faculty advisor to complete an applied, evidence-based final project before graduation. “We just have incredible faculty right now that, quite honestly, are unmatched. I mean that sincerely,” said Dr. Colleen Hacker, a PLU Kinesiology professor and medal-winning Olympics mental
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PLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025): International Grants Eligibility: International students, both
International Scholarships & Grants: Aid for Study in the USAPLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025): International Grants Eligibility: International students, both First Year and Transfer. Students may be residing overseas or already attending a U.S. high school or college. Amount: $37,500 (renewable) Application: Not required Nordic Grants Eligibility: International students from Nordic countries
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