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Dr. Colleen Hacker takes her class outdoors. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU.) New Banners on CampusHave you noticed the faintly medieval yet very contemporary banners on campus? Each one presents a core element of Lutheran education as practiced or valued at PLU: Critical Questioning, Protecting Freedom, Liberating Study, Learning Together, Care for Creation, Discerning Vocation, Service to Others, Globally Engaged. Each of the eight terms is inspired by the faculty and staff produced booklet Core
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aligned to pursue the chemistry degree. What did you learn as a biology TA and chemistry stockroom worker? As a TA, I found myself learning new ideas from students that I might not have thought of, on the same question I had a couple of years ago. I love working with Maryls [Nesset], she puts me on dish duty, but that is what I choose to do. It humbles you. If I did not do this, people would not be able to do their lab experiments.Tell me about your interest in medical school. When I was a kid, I
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 20, 2016)- It’s the season for awards, banquets, recognition and a whole lot of celebrating for Pacific Lutheran University students as they approach Commencement 2016. The ceremony will mark the culmination of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit…
of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit of vocation. That pursuit doesn’t end after graduates walk across the stage at the Tacoma Dome on May 28. Alumni will look back on Commencement day fondly for many years to come. The event isn’t simply a ceremony. It marks the end of a transformative journey and the beginning of the next chapter. Although many of those Lutes are closing the book on their time at PLU, many of them will take the university’s mission of thoughtful
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Respect the Makah Culture and the whalesIn the op-ed piece “it’s time to give up whaling” (TNT – 9/16), is Bergman writing to support the special nature of whales, or is he writing to attack Makah Culture? We’d like to make it clear from the outset that we are not writing to attack those who believe that whales are special, but we do feel that it is urgent to express support and respect for Makah Culture. All humans view things through the lens of culture, and no one has a monopoly on the
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times to check in once a week, or every few days can help caregivers to feel connected without interfering with the students’ need for space and independence. Recognize that this is a normal stage of development and that your student may need some time to adjust to a more independent lifestyle. Developing an adult relationship with your student is an important goal, as this a natural time of change between caregiver and student. Remember that this is an opportunity to explore new hobbies and
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times to check in once a week, or every few days can help caregivers to feel connected without interfering with the students’ need for space and independence. Recognize that this is a normal stage of development and that your student may need some time to adjust to a more independent lifestyle. Developing an adult relationship with your student is an important goal, as this a natural time of change between caregiver and student. Remember that this is an opportunity to explore new hobbies and
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analysis, determinants of interest rates, and the impact of business cycle fluctuations on shareholder value. (4) BMBA 521 : Supply Chain and Information Management Develops a managerial perspective on the role of manufacturing and service operations within the enterprise and in supply chains. Examine the strategic role of information technology and systems in enabling decision making for global competitive advantage. (4) BMBA 522 : Quantitative and Managerial Decision Analysis Provide an intensive
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A Free Webinar on Careers in Worker Health and Safety! Posted by: alemanem / April 9, 2020 April 9, 2020 The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington prepares graduate students for careers in worker health and safety through training programs, significant financial support and community-engaged research opportunities. The NWCOHS offers funded graduate training for MS and PhD degrees. Join a free webinar on careers in occupational health and
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rules are usually contained in a student handbook or on the school’s website. They protect students and provide for equal treatment. The regulations also govern many aspects of student conduct in a class and on campus. Knowing and following these regulations will be helpful to you as you adjust to student life in the United States.
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TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University has been closely connected to the Scandinavian world—and to the local Scandinavian community—since its founding by Norwegian Bjug Harstad in 1890. These days, PLU’s Nordic roots are reflected across campus: in building names, artwork, Scandinavian Area Studies programs…
Area Studies programs and especially in the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC), which in September takes those roots on the road and to the public. In celebration of PLU’s 125th anniversary, the SCC has created a special exhibition called PLU at 125: Lutheran Education on the Frontier, which will be displayed at the internationally recognized Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood from Sept. 26 to Nov. 10. (The Lute community is invited to join PLU President Thomas W. Krise at an
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