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project. I would as well like to congratulate my peers for making it through the semester! Ayana Freeman Environmental Studies Major Project: We Were Here First: Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Spanish Colonialism in TrinidadI would like to acknowledge: my family members, my Capstone mentors (Dr. Claire Todd, Dr. Sergia Hay, Dr. Suzanne Crawford O’Brien and Giovanna Urdangarain), my Capstone colleagues and all those who have supported me throughout my college journey. I
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assistance at sakai@plu.edu. Read Previous Using EDpuzzle for making engaging video lessons Read Next Spring 2017 Venue Upgrades LATEST POSTS Major Sakai Upgrade in August March 1, 2022 Fall 2023 Technology Workshops February 3, 2022 Zoom for Staff Accounts Update August 31, 2020 Licensed Zoom Accounts Now Available to All Faculty August 25, 2020
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students, etc.) as well as in the applied project. This aspect was very eye-opening and valuable because it helped to ensure the transition from theory to practice.Achieving long-term career goalsI believe that the entire kinesiology department as well as the bachelor’s and master’s in kinesiology prepared me to achieve my long term career goals. Throughout my time at PLU, I have learned the importance of making a difference and helping people in any way that I can to help them live healthier and
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studied away in Oxford and Oslo. What stuck with you? I always felt like I grew each time I studied away, not only by being there and looking at all the things but also by making connections with the people there. I learned how to make connections beyond PLU. One of the more interesting things is that I got really into pigeon-watching. How did your experience in Oxford inspire Birders of PLU? My primary tutorial was animal ethics. I joined the Oxford Animal Ethics Society. I took a museum studies
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teachers I had really worked on connecting with students and making the school a safe space where students could express themselves, find friendships and make mistakes, because it was okay at the end of the day.PLU's Culturally Sustaining STEM Program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic teacherWhat is an aspect of your PLU education that you hope to emulate in your future classroom? I have really appreciated PLU’s mindset of accepting all perspectives on different things — something I would
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are supported by scholarships. Reflecting on the importance of his scholarships, Blair says, “ I feel very seen and honored, and it truly reiterates to me what a special place PLU is. I am so glad that I chose to come here, and I appreciate [donors] making that easier for me by relieving some financial stress.”Lutes like Leach, Maqui, and Blair are shaping a better future right now. They serve and lead with care for others, their communities, and the earth. If you’ve contributed to scholarships
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other half reserved for OR trips. By making bikes available and providing a map of bike-able roads and trails in the area, Pfaff hopes to increase the number of students, faculty and staff who regularly ride bikes. “It’s a more sustainable way of traveling,” Pfaff said. Plus, there are the added benefits of getting some exercise and saving money on gas, he added. An English writing and environmental studies double major, Pfaff was moved to get involved in PLU’s sustainability efforts after taking a
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, Bergman noted. And there will always be a craving to own something rare. At one market in Guiana, he found a pygmy anteater for sale. “Who would want that?” Bergman asked the shopkeeper trying to sell it. “Who wouldn’t?” the shopkeeper shot back. Read Previous Making strides at a feverish pace Read Next From the grill to the gas tank COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST
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plan to have Webcasts from the NMR lab to teach local college and high school students about NMR spectrometry. “This is really going to be the crown jewel of the instruments in our department,” Waldow said. Read Previous Looking into the laws behind adoption Read Next Making an art out of giving of oneself COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a
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sustainability coordinator, said that PLU is building a national reputation for green practices, which is one of the reasons she came to work here this year. “PLU is truly a leader in the Northwest, ” she said. “I think that we should always be aware that the sustainability efforts we are making for ourselves don’t only impact us, but they give an example open to any other school in the nation. We have a ripple effect to be really proud of. I am ecstatic with these results.” “Colleges are now taking pride
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