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  • ensure they are gaining worthwhile experience. “The Army has this saying ‘train as you fight,’” Richardson said. “Well, (students) are out there training as they practice.” All the faculty members say PLU’s mission is at the core of the community-based approach. The School of Nursing focuses heavily, at all levels, on underserved patients and treatment shortages. For example, Richardson underscored the free sports health screenings nursing students provide to the surrounding communities. “Because

  • facing health care shortages. Tracy Pitt — associate director of advising, admission and student support in the School of Nursing — said that by the end of the 27-month program, each individual has completed more than 1,000 clinical hours. Seavor said the community-based experience graduate students gain increases their confidence and makes for a smoother transition from theory to practice after graduation. “That’s building the lifelong learning process,” Seavor said. “We couldn’t do it without our

  • creating more opportunities for people to walk, bike and take public transit, Austin’s work focuses on policy development, lobbying and statewide coalition building. “Transportation is an issue that a lot of people care about, but it’s not very many people’s number-one issue.” Austin explains. “As transit advocates, our power is based in our relationships with our closest friends. We have to build pro-transit coalitions at the state and local level to have success.” Austin’s professional career in

  • Mediterranean-based portfolio, so I’m working with officials in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Malta, San Marino and Greece on an ongoing basis. Aaron Rieke '07 Principal and technology attorney, Upturn The technology and policy firm I work for serves as a bridge between policymakers in D.C. and the technology sector. We help primarily progressive policymakers and advocates understand how technology is changing social issues. That could be, for example, civil rights groups wondering how policies regarding body

  • Science in Athletic Training in 2015. During the graduation ceremony, held at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, Daly noticed a sign touting a local sports team: the Ontario Fury. She had never heard of it. So she pulled out her phone, punched in a Google search and discovered that the Fury was a professional men’s indoor soccer team and a member of the Major Arena Soccer League (the Fury play in the same division as the Tacoma Stars, based at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington

  • Understanding the 2024 Title IX Regulations. Providing a summary of the new legislation responsible for regulating higher education’s response to sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. Learn about the new expanded protections, and your obligations as a university employee. This workshop is open to all faculty and staff. Registration is preferred but not required. 12:30 – 3:30 pm | FYEP Workshop – Anderson University Center – Scandinavian Cultural Center Paul Sutton, FYEP Director In this highly

  • Flash Hemphill, Seattle-area journalist and publicist Bio: Cynthia Flash Hemphill is a journalist and publicist. During her journalism, Flash worked for United Press International, the Tacoma News Tribune, and other newspapers in Washington, Arizona and California. Her work has appeared in dozens of magazines, newspapers and online media sources. Since 2000 she has owned Flash Media Services, a media relations firm based in Bellevue, Wash. As a first-generation American, Cynthia became interested in

  • creativity while searching for relevant resources, especially when their initial searches may not yield helpful results. Brief overview: This activity is designed to guide students through the process of selecting search terms and revising their search strategies based on search results. Instructors will gain insight into each student’s search strategies and research trajectory. See Full Activity DescriptionPeer review of search terms and search strategiesType of activity: Group activity; Group

  • Participation: Up to 9 students will be selected for a public masterclass based on a recorded audition submitted by the registration deadline. Each selected student will receive 20 minutes of stage time, divided into 5 minutes for performing a solo excerpt and 15 minutes for feedback and guidance during the masterclass. Important Dates: Nomination Deadline: November 18, 2024, 2:00 pm — Please check with each student concerning their availability prior to nominating. Payment Deadline: December 23, 2024, 2:00

  • Justice - RL, VW This course offers in-depth exploration of how religious communities and religious leaders are responding to anthropogenic climate change and how the study of religion and theology shed light on political and moral debates on the issue. Special attention is paid to Christian perspectives, but texts are included from other religious traditions and from multiple global, racial, and socio-economic contexts. Students will create a research-based final project developing and defending a