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  • Program is a general education curriculum that brings the disciplines back together so that they work together to build greater insights. In each IHON course – whatever its particular focus – your faculty begins with their particular discipline but then adds and integrates perspectives from at least one or two other disciplines, broadening your viewpoint and theirs. For example: a course on epidemics and epidemiology might be grounded in biology, but include cultural perspectives on epidemics from

  • Vancouver, Wash.: Dr. Peter Lubisich. His care for children inspired me to do the same. I grew up knowing that I wanted to work with kids. I loved their inquisitiveness, their innocence and their wide-eyed view of the world. I felt that I had the proper disposition to dedicate my life to helping kids and serving my community, and dreamed of doing that through dentistry. About The Author Hometown: Washougal, Wash. PLU Degree: Bachelors of Art in Education/Special Education and Master of Arts in Education

  • volunteer positions and in their interests and activities. This is a population that I have little experience with and had never really considered working with. Yet, the education I received through the PLU Social Work program prepared me for work with a variety of populations and gave me the capacity to open myself to new experiences.  As a recent grad, I am looking forward to the possibility of continuing my education and obtaining my MSW, but having the ability to gain experience within the field

  • 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

  • Paul Manfredi, 魏朴 CIWA Director, Higher Education, Director of Chinese Studies Program at PLU Full Profile 253-535-7216 manfredi@plu.edu

  • InformationWang Symposium More InformationRachel Carson Lecture Watch VideoPowell Heller Conference Watch VideosDale Benson Lecture Watch the VideoLutheran Studies Conference Watch the VideosWorkshopsContinuing Education at Pacific Lutheran University offers a variety of professional development courses and programs to meet the needs of business professionals and life-long learners. Discounts for the workshops below are available for PLU alumni, students and current employees. Contact Continuing Education at

  • Dr. Mallory Mann Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7743 Email: mannmf@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Department Chair of Kinesiology Education Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2016 M.S., Miami University, 2009 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2006 Biography Mallory initially joined the Kinesiology department on a 1.5 year appointment as a Visiting Instructor in January of 2014. Since then she completed her Ph.D

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  • Dr. Mallory Mann Department Chair of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7743 Email: mannmf@plu.edu Office Location: Olson Auditorium Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Kinesiology Education Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2016 M.S., Miami University, 2009 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2006 Biography Mallory initially joined the Kinesiology department on a 1.5 year appointment as a Visiting Instructor in January of 2014. Since then she completed her Ph.D

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  • Jes Takla Associate Dean for Campus Life, Co-Curricular Learning, and Assessment Phone: 253-535-7597 Email: jes.takla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.A., College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University B.F.A., Photography & Fiber Material Studies, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Selected Publications Takla, J. (2015, February). Living the learning: It starts with TLC (themed learning communities). Living the learning: It starts with TLC (themed learning communities

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  • the ratings. Given the un-nuanced proposals coming out of the US Dept of Ed so far, it looks like the proposals will do great harm to colleges that try to provide access to low income students, or have programs in areas like social work, education, social entrepreneurship, and counseling that tend not to lead to high-paying jobs. College is not just a job skills factory. The fact that this proposed ranking system is opposed by presidents and faculty members from the full range of colleges–from