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January 29, 2014 From PLU to Sochi: Professor Colleen Hacker teaches teams, individuals to possess a gold-medal attitude. By Barbara Clements, Content Development Director PLU Kinesiology Professor Colleen Hacker knows all the Olympics predictions, all the stats for the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. World champs. Favored to win the gold in Sochi. The ones to beat. As she faces her fifth Olympics, and first Winter Olympics, Hacker, the mental-skills coach for the U.S. team, said she doesn’t think

April 23, 2014 Former Governor Christine Gregoire talks about personal responsibility during PLU’s Earth Day celebration. (John Froschauer, Photo) Get involved, take personal responsibility and, by the way, vote, former governor says during Earth Day lecture Barbara Clements, Director of Content Development Turn off the tap. Scoop your dog’s poop. Plant a rain garden. Don’t use pesticides. Be satisfied with a blemished apple. And oh, all Pacific Lutheran University students in the audience: Run

for “the real world” to start learning about those industries, or how to generate content for their portfolios.Through the Center for Media Studies (CMS), launched last September and housed within PLU’s School of Arts and Communication, special-topics courses in film, television and creative media will be offered beginning in Fall 2015. The first new class, Creative Media-COMA 387, will be a 2-credit, full-semester course—open to any major—when registration opens April 13 for Fall classes. The

she DJs at Lute Air Student Radio (LASR). We caught up with the busy senior to learn more.How has your PLU experience prepared you for your future? My PLU experience has prepared me by letting me have hands-on experience that I know I wouldn’t have gotten at a bigger university. Through MediaLab and several other communications classes, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and create content for real clients. Because of this, I have been able to start a portfolio of projects I’ve worked on to

,” says Clark. “We meet once a month to talk about different concepts, from deficit-based mindsets, implicit biases, culturally relevant content, and things like that.” Professor Tom Edgar of the mathematics department is Clark’s mentor for CS-STEM scholars program. “He’s super understanding and helpful, and I’ve learned so much from him.” Clark was also strongly influenced by Professor Ksenija Simić-Muller. “She’s one of the most amazing individuals I’ve ever met,” says Clark. “In everything from

love how you can always make a friend in the class, all the students are so welcoming and willing to help you out if you’re having a hard time understanding the content. When you walk into Rieke (the science building), you will always see a familiar face, someone to sit next to while you get your work done.” – Makenzie “It is definitely a difficult major that requires a lot out of its students, but I have always felt supported by my professors. They are compassionate and understanding, especially

covering the Open. The event had a similar workflow and amount of content to be written. I focused primarily on the fan experience, writing items of varying lengths about the sights and sounds around Chambers Bay. It was really exciting to be part of an internationally renowned event here in Pierce County’s backyard. The energy level was high and I was honored to be a member of such a rock star coverage team that spent several years preparing for the championship. Can you explain how your work at The

what guide Starbucks’ social media content and messaging, making them an integral part to the work of Doan and his team. Having an MSMR background, even in a role that does not have a heavy emphasis (or any emphasis) of data analysis and statistics, is still instrumental in his work. “When I speak to someone from our data science team, I know what they are talking about… I know how to ask the right questions” More than anything else, Doan appreciates that his MSMR degree has given him the ability

, so try hard to be the adult you want your kids to become, “ he wrote.” Becoming a truly competent parent might be the most important work you do.” Finally, Gates Sr. urged college students to be extravagant in their enthusiasm and their commitment to causes during this time in their lives. “There are so many things that deserve your attention” he said. “Fill your plate. Don’t’ be parsimonious in the things you show up for.” Content Development Director Barbara Clements produced this report

of endowment transparency, green buildings and investment priorities, the university rated a B. Tonn said if the Neeb Center had received its gold LEED rating by the time the study was completed, PLU most likely would have received an A in green buildings as well. Content Development Director Barbara Clements compiled this report. Reach her for comments or ideas at 253-535-7427 or clemenba@plu.edu Read Previous Rising Star Read Next PLU alum learns that being a teacher is a mixture of tough and