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times, Simmons knew she was academically gifted. “One area where I had control in my life was where I performed academically,” she said. “I put all my energy into performing well.” She fondly recalls a PLU nursing professor giving her a copy of a book titled “Emotional Intelligence,” to help her navigate the soft skills she struggled with due to a lack of cultural capital. Still, Simmons had trouble keeping jobs and internships; in hindsight, she chalks it up to a lifetime of trauma she never

bachelor’s degree. Even though she felt out of place at times, Simmons knew she was academically gifted. “One area where I had control in my life was where I performed academically,” she said. “I put all my energy into performing well.” She fondly recalls a PLU nursing professor giving her a copy of a book titled “Emotional Intelligence,” to help her navigate the soft skills she struggled with due to a lack of cultural capital. Still, Simmons had trouble keeping jobs and internships; in hindsight, she

specifically the kinesiology program, the faculty, and staff work alongside with me to make sure that that dream actually happens. So at PLU when your major in kinesiology you have to do an internship and an internship is [video: Paphawee’s voice continues over a photo of a YMCA sign which reads “Volunteers of the Month – PLU Interns”] Paphawee: a great way to get the practical skills [video: Return to Paphawee in front of the mural.] Paphawee: out and get your feet wet in the career that you’re excited to

. Integration21Knowledge GridStudents demonstrate analytical and organizational skills by filling in the internal cells of a grid in which the first column and top row provide key categories. 22Sequence ChainsStudents analyze and depict graphically a sequence of events, actions, roles, or decisions. Sequence Chains require students to create a visual map of the logic within a series. 23Concept MapsStudents draw a diagram that conveys their ideas about or understanding of a complex concept, procedure, or process they

, I appreciate the real liberal arts education,” he said. “It gave me a different way of thinking and helped provide me with skills I would need throughout my career. Learning in that rich environment taught all of us about understanding different perspectives.” Back to top Samuel Torvend '73 PLU MISSION AWARD Samuel Torvend ’73 wants his students to know that the purpose of religion courses at PLU is not to make them “religious,” in the traditional sense, or to convince them to accept the

experiencing physically and hopefully empowering them to take care of themselves from that moment forward. How did studying Nursing at PLU help prepare you do go to work at Tacoma General right after graduating? PLU provided me with an abundance of clinical, hands-on experience that helped make the transition from school to work life less daunting. The nursing program really hones critical thinking skills and prepared me to take a more creative approach to problem solving. How did you choose Nursing as a

certainly one of the most satisfying events I could ever imagine, but the real gift wasn’t to celebrate the glory of getting here,” Moderow said. “It was to be able to look back over the struggles along the way and realize that, in the messy side of success, that’s what really matters.” Moderow jumped into writing her memoir shortly after running the Iditarod races. But five years in, she realized that she needed to refine her writing skills and go back to school. She studied creative nonfiction in

requirements and provide more flexibility for scheduling. What skills are necessary for online or blended learning?Online and blended learning requires students to work somewhat independently.  Organization and time management are skills that help students to succeed in blended and online courses.  Students should be able to use Google email and tools along with the Sakai Learning Management System to complete course work. If you are not sure if a class is online or blended, email summer@plu.edu. What are

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will work in small groups with a faculty mentor to explore the primary literature in a topic within that faculty member's area of expertise. Students will develop their skills interpreting, summarizing, and critically analyzing the primary literature. They will produce written and oral products as a result of the semester's work. Meets the senior seminar requirement. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; and students must have successfully completed, with a C- or better, at least two upper-division