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effort, given this year’s success. President Krise said the partnership with the organization is a key element of integrated education at PLU. “Habitat for Humanity is one of our key partners with the Center for Community Engagement and Service,” he said just after rappelling. “Congratulations to everyone who participated in this and congratulations to Habitat for Humanity.” President Tom Krise (left) and his wife, Patty, rappel down the Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma as part of the Habitat
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students how to cook — but everyone agrees it’s been a pretty tasty side effect.Munro, an associate professor of chemistry, intended the general education summer term course to appeal to students without a declared science major as a way to gain a lab experience and learn about her discipline through a fun, non-intimidating lens. “I was trying to think of how to do some sort of Gen-Ed course,” Munro said. “It was Thanksgiving, and I watched a lot of Great British Baking shows, and I was like, ‘Oh, we
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get a more holistic education here compared to other schools. How are you able to create time for both athletics and academics in your schedule? Learning adequate time management skills was the number one thing that helped me find time for everything. While this meant early mornings and late nights, it helped me grow in my abilities to manage my priorities and get everything done. Do you see any connections between the work you do as a nursing major and your athletic involvement? Yes, I do see a
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, graduate study in public health is looking like an ideal way to harness her diverse skill set and passion for tackling tough questions.Study Away at PLUVisit the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education Read Previous Venice Jakowchuk ’23 travels through time, a dancer’s journey toward archaeology Read Next Two PLU football players are bone marrow matches for people in need COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or
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Radio Sustainability Fundamental to KPLU Sale Read Next Why Having a “Philosophy of Enrollment” Matters LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016
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Paula Leitz, associate professor of education. “Capstones at PLU engage students in focusing their total PLU education into a focused area. It is not just a culminating activity – it is an opportunity to rethink and refine one’s personal reflection on the result of four years of intellectual engagement at PLU,” Leitz said. “Faculty are a significant part of this process as they lend their expertise and provide individualized support to students.” Nevis Granum ’13 exhibits some of his photographs as
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Jessica Waiau ‘08 Posted by: juliannh / February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022 By Felix HalvorsonPLU student Jessica Waiau (‘08) used her time at PLU to work with the Diversity Center, Hawai’i Club, the Education Program, and then started working immediately after graduation. She recently joined me for an interview in which she discussed how the Diversity Center impacted her identity development, communication skills, and perspectives on community. Our conversation was filled with warmth, funny
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society, and structural inequalities, just to name a few concerns. PLU’s approach to social innovation is interdisciplinary, and it draws on strengths within the Lutheran tradition of higher education and curriculum featuring eleven different departments and schools. We look for and create connections between traditional liberal arts programs, the technical fields, and the professional schools. A recent Peace Day celebration at PLU asked students what they would change in the world. (John Froschauer
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of kinesiology? Are you wondering if a master’s in kinesiology is worth it? If this sounds like you, and if you are interested in building a career in sports, fitness, physical education, or health care, a Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSK) is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field.Tip: Considering a kinesiology career? Download PLU’s resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to
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fact a deep part of cultural identity—both personal and societal,” said Dr. Youtz. This course introduces students to the role of music (and allied art forms) in Trinidadian history and culture, and the ways that education promotes both unity and diversity of cultural expression. Trinidad is a post-colonial society with heritage communities from Africa, India, China, Venezuela, Portugal, Lebanon, France and England. Carnival music and masquerade were expressions of creative resistance by enslaved
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