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repeatedly. Our students come to us with furnished and familiar mental homes. When we ask them to think (which is what the humanities at their best do) we are asking them “to go out of their minds” (272). We expect our students not only to learn new information, procedures, and theories, but to “develop more complex ways of thinking and knowing” (273).Developing more complex ways of thinking and knowing, of perceiving and constructing experience and its meanings, changes our students irrevocably. This is

on campus. KPLU’s trophy case expanded once more with significant awards and record listenership. Executive Director Greg Brewis and his staff in University Communications are on the move, and the transition to flash messaging and a Web-based communications platform is well under way. If you have been watching, you will note our Web sites features new design, enhanced content and smoother functionality as we bring the PLU story to thousands of prospective students, donors, alumni and friends

that there are resources available to them,” Harris said. “I recently had a job shadowing experience in a local fifth grade classroom where the teacher told me that his students openly spoke about college not feeling like an option to them.” Harris explained that this could have also been her reality if it weren’t for one of her middle school teachers explaining to her family that there were resources available to them. “The 253 PLU Bound scholarship not only helped me get here, but the additional

, and everyone is just spewing ideas. It is the most chaotic and one of the most creative times.” Duffy, Madeline and Matthew competed in 2022 as well, solving a problem on asteroid mining, an experience which set them up to assist associate professor of mathematics Mei Zhu in running the workshop that prepares students for the annual competition in February. Zhu has taught the J-term class on overload for almost twenty years. Before PLU had a BS in Applied Mathematics, it was one of the few

. When you’re at PLU, you’ll have access to shared bathrooms and laundry facilities, so it’s important to come prepared with the essentials to keep yourself and your space fresh and clean. This list includes must-haves like laundry detergent and a laundry basket to keep your clothes in order, as well as items for showering like towels and shower shoes. Don’t forget to pack these essentials to ensure a hygienic and comfortable experience during your time at PLU! Hand sanitizer Disinfecting wipes

Reports and Grademark Tools into a single toolbar. After June 3, you’ll see the new interface when you open a student’s Turnitin Similarity Report from a Sakai Assignment. Your students will also experience this new interface when viewing Similarity Reports and receiving feedback. If you use Turnitin in your courses or plan to do so in the future, read on for an overview of what to expect with this new update and how you can prepare for using the new interface. What Changes? Naming Turnitin will be

Master of Science in Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University brings a tradition of excellence into the Master of Science degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in Kinesiology training and practice. Unique features of the program include a commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with intentional mentorship and leadership development opportunities. Through coursework

mental challenges as well as accomplish significant movement-related goals. Promoting healthy activity and movement can change an individual’s quality of life for the better, bringing them greater joy, comfort, and confidence.Learn More About PLU’s Top Kinesiology Graduate Program:The Master of Science in Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in kinesiology training

, she likes to watch Netflix, shop, or have an in-home spa! With a background in numbers, she is excited to have experience with both qualitative and quantitative research. “I hope to blend numeric skills such as dealing with numbers and running data on programs with some “softer” skills such as qualitative techniques since I do not want to heavily focus on just one side. I want I get the best of both worlds.” Viet LêViet, also from Vietnam, graduated from Seattle University with Bachelor of Arts in

own science teachers, and aspires to become the sort of educator that inspires and excites students about science. Next month Nottage will graduate from PLU with a geosciences degree. She won’t go far, at least right away, because this fall she will begin PLU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program and continue her work as a scholar in PLU’s Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Teacher Program. How has your participation in the CS-STEM program at PLU shaped your experience? I am part of the