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June 28, 2012 PLU Night at the Rainiers set for Aug. 24 Baseball season is upon us and we are getting ready for one of our favorite summer events, PLU Night at the Rainiers. Last year, more than 800 Lutes enjoyed an evening at the ballpark. In preparation for an even bigger crowd, the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations has purchased even more tickets, with the plan of taking over Cheney Stadium. This event is a great way to end your summer with a bang while enjoying the company of other

Institution. Half of the colleges listed, including those we lead, are examples of a kind of school often overlooked by commentators on higher education.   Known variously as “Master’s universities” or “comprehensive universities,” these institutions are neither research universities nor liberal arts colleges, but a hybrid that combines the best of both, integrating liberal arts education with professional preparation.  Ernest Boyer described them thirty years ago as colleges that “colored outside the

Foundation Biology Scholars Research Residency and has received PLU faculty excellence awards in service (2019-20) and teaching (204-15).“During her time at PLU, Dr. Siegesmund has proven herself to be an incredibly dedicated, passionate and effective teacher,” said Chair of Biology Matt Smith. “She challenges her students to learn and think for themselves, holds them to high standards, but supports them tremendously.” “More than being an excellent instructor to our students, Amy inspires better teaching

graduation ceremony two years ago, she remembers hearing Erin Jones speak about her experiences in the field and what inspired her. She encouraged the new graduates to go out into the world and make a difference. Two years later, their paths crossed again, much to Gannon’s delight. Gannon was entering her third year as a third-grade teacher at Mirror Lake Elementary School in Federal Way, and Jones was in her first year as the director of equity and achievement for the district. Jones’ job entailed

, Justice and Sustainability, has a conversation with Dr. Kolby Harvey '08, Malia Oshiro Lee ’13 and Jennifer Maliska-Warwick '02 about the myths, stigmas and misconceptions about self-care — and why we need to practice it.The group first discussed the complexities of self-care, and the tools each uses to practice it. Lee, who is an English teacher, talked about how self-care is something she only recently has leaned into — and that prioritizing alone time, verbalizing needs and being creative have

Foundation Biology Scholars Research Residency and has received PLU faculty excellence awards in service (2019-20) and teaching (204-15). “During her time at PLU, Dr. Siegesmund has proven herself to be an incredibly dedicated, passionate and effective teacher,” said Chair of Biology Matt Smith. “She challenges her students to learn and think for themselves, holds them to high standards, but supports them tremendously.”“More than being an excellent instructor to our students, Amy inspires better teaching

. Are you curious about what PLU English alums have done with their English degree? Their paths span diverse fields, from managing content at Amazon to roles in government, education, and editing. Read Previous ​​Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher Read Next You Ask. We Answer. How is your Education program? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce

-white institution and Eurocentric curriculum had damaged her own cultural understanding due to lack of representation within textbooks or classroom leadership.“In middle school, I disassociated with being Asian. In high school, I had to work harder to be confident in my cultural identity,” Chan says. “I reflected on what I’d been through, the microaggressions that piled up.” Students asked if she ate dogs; a teacher asked her to contribute thoughts on China. The language arts curriculum presented

preparation, coordination, sampling, analysis, and evaluation of laboratory and field data.  This position will support staff with projects and programs for wastewater, surface water, ground water and solid waste. Qualifications: Enrollment in a college-level science course work designed to result in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry OR related science with at least a minor in Chemistry. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Most work is performed indoors in an Environmental Laboratory

of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and questioning, and the preparation of citizens in service to the world. Read Previous Commencement 2017: Lutes prepare for life after college Read Next PLU engineering student earns competitive fellowship COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world