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Chris Holland ’24 balances class, internships, mentorships and countless hours building new software Posted by: mhines / August 15, 2023 Image: Computer science major Chris Holland will graduate this December. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) August 15, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterComputer science major Chris Holland will graduate with a degree in computer science this December. Throughout his PLU years, Holland has taken advantage of seemingly every learning and resume

Associate Professor and Chair Heather Mathews receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Service Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / January 25, 2024 Image: Heather Mathews, Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication, Media & Design Arts Program (PLU Photo) January 25, 2024 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe Faculty Excellence Award in Service recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates academic leadership and who influences the life of the university through service in areas

Blog Post: Why Do Tuition Fees Increase, and Where Does the Money Go? Posted by: Thomas Krise / February 24, 2015 February 24, 2015 ASPLU President Sarah Smith gave a very good speech to the PLU Board of Regents earlier this month on the subject of tuition fee increases. The gist of her speech was, “We’d like to know more about why tuition fees increase, and where does the money go?” These are great questions, and worthy of being answered. We’re working on having a series of discussions for

students on my caseload. But I also have other kids I’m still checking in on.  How did the transition go to remote teaching and learning? There’s a lot to figure out, but the nature of teaching is that we land on our feet. We’re used to doing what we can in the best interest of our kids while ensuring they’re safe and focusing on their mental health.    We’re still trying to figure out how are we’re going deliver instruction and services. Access to technology or supplies is hard for some families, even

you’re relying on “the universal language of music” is a unique one.  “The kids just loved it,” she adds. “They ate it all up. Their engagement was so on fire for whatever I put in front of them.” To plan the curriculum, Delos Reyes met with N/a’an ku sê principal Lionel Samuels, who had been teaching choir and marimba to older students and felt it was vital to present music to younger students, as well. A semester wasn’t enough time to teach students how to read music, so Delos Reyes focused on