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methods, deepened my love for organic chemistry, and gave me confidence for the challenges ahead. This summer research experience has directed me towards my desired path in chemistry, where I aspire to make significant contributions to creating complex organic molecules.” Grady Lemma ’25 | Biology and Chemistry major Learning problem-solving “Along with the technical experience that I gained, I think that my experience with Dr. Yakelis helped me understand the type of problem-solving that research
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nonprofit and industry partners about the opportunity gap in Washington state. The conference focuses on increasing educational attainment by supporting historically marginalized, underrepresented and underserved students across the lifespan of learning. The theme for this year’s event, which takes place Oct. 19 at Central Washington University, is “Advancing Equity, Expanding Opportunity, Increasing Attainment.” Participants will share effective strategies for educational success among underserved
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an instructional coach for the Toppenish SD, working with teachers to improve their instructional practices. In class, she learned how to plan lessons to address differing language abilities based on student data and various strategies for students learning English. “I wanted to be able to support my staff and students,” Pettijohn says. “The course provided many practical strategies that could be immediately applied to benefit ELL students.” For example, Pettijohn worked with other coaches to
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'21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsTen years ago Andrew Whitney ‘12 was preparing for graduation, completing internships, and looking forward to starting a career in the world of business and finance. Now, it's his job to help place local high school and college students in internships with businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in Pierce County, learning from his experiences, the good and the bad, in his own internships.Whitney leads Seed Internships, a program dedicated to pairing Tacoma-area
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. Another big reason why I chose PLU was for its small class sizes. I was not interested in attending classes with 299 other students; I didn’t think that kind of environment would facilitate my learning. I know a few nurses and physicians who attended PLU, and they only had positive things to say about the school. Lastly, PLU was close to home. It’s only 10 minutes away, and I figured that I could save on dorming costs. I wanted to stay in-state and was not interested in paying the expensive out-of
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methods, deepened my love for organic chemistry, and gave me confidence for the challenges ahead. This summer research experience has directed me towards my desired path in chemistry, where I aspire to make significant contributions to creating complex organic molecules.” Grady Lemma ’25 | Biology and Chemistry major Learning problem-solving “Along with the technical experience that I gained, I think that my experience with Dr. Yakelis helped me understand the type of problem-solving that research
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the Center for Continued Nursing Learning, and was directed by Dr. Patsy Maloney. A final major accomplishment of the School of Nursing was the PLU Wellness Center, which for over 23 years provided low-cost health care to the community until its closure in the summer of 2009 due to shrinking public funding. A nurse practitioner faculty member, Professor Joan Stiggelbout, started the Center in the mid-1980′s. The nurse-managed center made a major contribution to the School of Nursing and the
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Family Nurse Practitioner. The DNP is the first doctorate at Pacific Lutheran University and received initial approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Washington Nursing Care Quality Commission in 2014. The first DNP students were admitted 2015. In 1981, Continuing Nursing Education became a formal program within the School of Nursing. The initial director was Dr. Cynthia Mahoney. In 1994, the program was incorporated into the Center for Continued Nursing Learning
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their research from the McMurdo Station – the main gathering point for all Antarctic expeditions and scientific research. Once at McMurdo, they will spend two weeks learning about how to survive on the ice, and then setting out for their research location. On this particular day, Todd was not thinking about Antarctica, but relishing her team’s trips to Rainier. “We’re using Mount Rainier to learn about glaciers in other parts of the world,” she said. “You really couldn’t ask for a better lab to
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,” he recalled. “I’m one of a lucky group, I was chosen as a student to go to PLU.” Wang originally arrived as a short-term visitor. But when he learned he could complete his master’s at PLU, he worked as a Chinese instructor while pursuing his degree. Outside the classroom, Wang was able to experience the culture of the Pacific Northwest. He fondly recalled going clamming and learning to steam his catch. He also explored the wilderness, visiting Mount Rainier and learning to forage for mushrooms
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