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requirements, Tamara Williams and Joel Zylstra — directors of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education and the Center for Community Engagement and Service, respectively — found that some students were already completing the program just based off their majors. “It was global studies, environmental studies and Hispanic studies,” Zylstra said. “When there is overlap like that it’s kind of like ‘why not?’” Zylstra and Williams were approached by the Peace Corps in 2015, in an effort to reach
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paternal grandmother, Ruby Watness, graduated from PLU in the same year as her son Luther (Eric’s father). This marked the first time that a mother and son graduated from PLU together. Calvin Watness, Eric’s uncle, also earned a degree that year. Uncle Calvin married a fellow PLU student, Julia Johnson, and settled in Lakewood, WA. Two of Eric’s sisters and one brother attended PLU. “My roots are so intertwined, and our family’s mission is similar to that of PLU, which is all about education and
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professions. A 2016 Classics major who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering wrote this about his degree: My Classics degree, to me, exemplifies every virtue and value of a liberal arts education, and also everything unique and exceptional about PLU as an institution. . . . By studying holistically the culture, life, and beliefs of another society, I could step outside, if only partially and momentarily, of my own cultural biases, customs, and predispositions; I think that is the epitome of what
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the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations advisory agency that promotes international cooperation on migration. Traveling under a Wang Center Research Grant, Jackie worked with agency representatives to locate a dataset on Iraqi migration from a survey about access to basic needs such as water and shelter. “It’s really hard for people to look at a giant dataset and identify the main takeaways,” Lindstrom said. “So I was just excited to be able to serve this organization and
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more. They’re there to help! Outside Scholarships: Search for outside scholarships that can be used at any college! Financial Fit vs. Overall Fit Cost is crucial, but don’t let the sticker price scare you off. Apply to schools that seem like a great fit academically, socially, geographically, or in terms of values, and then see what kind of financial aid package they offer. Applying doesn’t commit you to anything! So, do your research, apply to schools that feel right, and use available resources
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Blogging: So Many Uses, So Little Time Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Blogs have greatly contributed to the explosion of content created and shared on the internet. I, myself, couldn’t count the number of hours I’ve spent reading blogs about everything from recipes to research. There are many academic applications for blogs. Blogs allow students to easily publish and share content, foster writing and presentation skills, and help
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assistance setting up collaborative note taking, you can schedule an instructional design consultation. We would also love to hear about your experience in the comments section below. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Understanding the Divide: Academic Research and Our Students Read Next Faculty Resources: A New Library Collection LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students
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captivation of the whim in classic fairytales. She knew little of Rachel Carson before encountering the play, but found her story compelling, universal, and an invaluable piece of history. The play follows Rachel Carson during the research and writing of her book Silent Spring, which is credited with launching America’s environmental movement. As she struggles to complete her book, she fights her progressing cancer and factions of American enterprise that launch a crusade against her reputation. Carson’s
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fall 2025. As a result, PLU anticipates a growing alliance with PNWU that will increase opportunities for PLU graduates in all of these programs in the years to come. Read Previous Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research Read Next Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer science and religion LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how
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captivation of the whim in classic fairytales. She knew little of Rachel Carson before encountering the play, but found her story compelling, universal, and an invaluable piece of history. The play follows Rachel Carson during the research and writing of her book Silent Spring, which is credited with launching America’s environmental movement. As she struggles to complete her book, she fights her progressing cancer and factions of American enterprise that launch a crusade against her reputation. Carson’s
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