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we begin to represent animals that responsibly place them inside their own lives? Photo taken during a J-term course in Antarctica in 2014 by Saiyare Refaei (‘14) Our obligations to the other creatures on this planet is one of the great ethical questions of our times. Yet the prejudice against animals—“speciesism,” as it’s been called—slows our progress in sorting out these ethical issues. Compare the progress made recently with other major ethical and social issues. In his now-famous book
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is still required for admission to a teacher preparation program and for certification, there is no longer a requirement to meet a specific score while testing. Recent legislation changed the requirement in order to reduce undue barriers for those wishing to teach. Now, schools are allowed to use alternative evidence to determine if you meet a basic skills requirement. This is a big step in the right direction for creating a more equitable teacher certification process, and it is great news for
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engagement, ownership and pride in what takes place at James Sales. Brianna Williamson in her first grade class at James Sales Elementary. The school has many volunteers who come in to work with the students through groups like the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad’s of Great Students) – more than 200 fathers volunteer their time at the school, helping in anyway they can. A big part of what they do is being present and showing the students how much they care about them, Schroeder said. “These fathers are just so
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January 29, 2014 Saved by the Ball: How Football Led Jahleel Barnes to PLU—and to the Seahawks As an intern for the Seattle Seahawks, Jahleel Barnes ’13 is a Lute living his dreams. Photo by John Froschauer / PLU By Barbara Clements Content Development DirectorAt the age of 23, Jahleel Barnes ’13 is well on his way to making a significant dent in his bucket list: Visit New York City. Check. Attend a Super Bowl. Check. Work for an NFL team. Check. Finish college and work in his major. Check
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September 3, 2014 Today’s Chapel at PLU: Collaboration, Community, Choice (and a Celebratory Song That Needs Your Lyrics!) University Pastor Nancy Connor at the 2013 Blessing of the Animals service in PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications In 1952, Pacific Lutheran University made Chapel mandatory for the first time: Seats were assigned, attendance was taken and that, dear congregant, was that. To say Chapel has changed over
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when that growth is interrupted by a worldwide pandemic, there’s no real way to adjust to that. It’s been challenging for a lot of people. “I think that PLU has done a great job of making sure that students know that what they’re going through is not normal and that it’s okay to adjust the way you need to.” At Pacific Lutheran University, students, staff and faculty are creatively and compassionately leading efforts to ensure resources are available to PLU students who are experiencing mental
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a Lute, is there an experience or mentor relationship that was especially meaningful or formative? Absolutely, that’s an easy one for me. Beyond receiving a great education, I had the opportunity to be part of the PLU football team. Frosty Westering was the coach during my time there. He was a one-of-a-kind leader and a real mentor for me. I learned from him that a combination of strength of character, humility, drive, and competitiveness – all packaged together – is powerful. He was a
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significant contributions to their respective fields and work to assist students in making advancements towards their academic and career goals.) I applied, interviewed, and was offered the position!Learn more about PLU's Mentoring ProgramAlumni and Student Connections offers mentoring programs that connect students with accomplished professionals from PLU’s alumni network. Interested in having a mentor or being a mentor? Registration closes on October 15, 2023. Atosha is a Great Horned Owl who was
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, has grown and continues to. She married and had two sons and now is the grandmother to five children and great grandmother to six. She often travels the country speaking about her experiences. She remembers them vividly. She does it not only to keep the world remembering the cruelty humanity can cause, but also to pay tribute to her slain family. She doesn’t have a grave to go to. So she remembers, and tells her story. “As a free woman I have a duty,” Ban said. She is often asked why she isn’t
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have great potential when it comes to attracting mobile respondents and providing an excellent survey user experience on mobile devices. Key Finding: True. In the control group, approximately one-third of respondents (35%) completed YouGov’s web-based survey on their smartphones—and those who did rated their experience lower overall than those who took the survey on a desktop or a laptop computer. More than three-fourths (76%) completed the same survey via Facebook Messenger chatbot on their
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