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at a high level. Whether you are a performing artist, musician, student, or in your career, I think the opportunities to work on mental performance are endless and seeking a mental skills consultant could be beneficial. Zach Willis '19 The Department of KinesiologyThe primary mission of the Department of Kinesiology(KINS) is to provide quality academic professional preparation for undergraduate students in areas related to the study of human movement, especially as it supports the pursuit of

going, what our hobbies are, and what we enjoy in life. In my experience at PLU, I have never felt more appreciated, noticed, and understood than I do with Dr. Edgar.”Full Citation The Faculty Excellence Award in Advising recognizes a faculty advisor who embodies the qualities of effective and caring concern for student academic progress. This year we honor Dr. Katrina Hay, Associate Professor of Physics.  A former student shared an anecdote about the first time they visited Dr. Hay’s office hours

, biostatistics Individualized shadowing experiences with healthcare providers and population health organization groups Operating room/emergency room shadowing opportunities Medical and dental clinical simulation experiences Biomedical research shadowing opportunities A curriculum built on increasing awareness and knowledge of the social determinants of health and healthcare disparities Service learning and clinical activities Weekend activities, including a trip to Mt. Rainier National Park Room and Board

Fire Pizza, said she was impressed by the “professional aura” of the students, the eye contact and the courage it took to introduce themselves to an adult, time and time again. Talicia Rhem, a student at Charles A. Lindberg High School in Renton, said while she doesn’t see herself going into business, she hopes to use the skills she picked up in a possible career in journalism or dentistry. And she’ll pay more attention to stocks and investing. At the end of Friday’s session, the students gathered

McCuistion, professor and chair of the Department of art at the University of Puget Sound, shows mixed media ceramics that reference the effects and consequences of war. “The artwork I make is about history, myth, storytelling, religion, relationships, ceremony, civilization and humor. I am interested in the language of gesture, expression, texture, form and color,” McCuistion writes. The sculptures featured are part of his “G.I. Series”, which were inspired by what he felt was disingenuous information

fight never ends,’” Riano said. Richardson says health insurance is a very complex language, and she urges her fellow PLU students to learn as much as they can about the topic. Being well versed in health care now ensures students will pick plans that are right for them and move through their lives as healthy as possible. The White House targeted young adults for the Healthy Campus Challenge in hopes of lighting a fire under them to seek information and get serious about their well-being. PLU’s

community members and Parkland youth to meet, talk about personal experiences and begin the process of building relationships and understanding others. She founded the Network for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management and now is its student president. In the spring of 2013 she received a Kurt Mayer Holocaust Studies Fellowship and spent the summer conducting research on issues in Israel/Palestine; she was accepted to participate in a peace conference hosted by the Kroc Institute at the University of

, where she earned her master’s and Ph.D. at Stanford University. Her research focused on the development and burn-out rate of first-year teachers, and what keeps a teacher loyal to a district where they first ply their craft. It was the “aha” moment for her. Her true calling was helping teachers teach. “Of course it’s all about the kids,” she said.  But she felt that working with good teachers, and keeping them on the path to their dreams – and avoid burnout – is just as valuable as being in front of

experience, as well as the humanity sprinkled throughout the collections I handle.” We talked to her about her career.Make Library DonationsDonations of materials related to the history, development and operations of the university may be accepted. Connect by emailing archives@plu.edu.What attracted you to PLU? Before joining PLU, I worked as the Archivist & Digital Initiatives Librarian at Simmons University in Boston. When I saw the job posting for my current position, I thought it would be a great

university’s profile for academic excellence, raised the endowment to a record level, and expanded support for student access and diversity through significantly enhanced alumni fundraising activity,” Krise said. About Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement through distinctive international programs and faculty-mentored research opportunities for its 3,100 students. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers