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Pat Graney, Wade Madsen, Karin Stevens, Aiko Kinoshita, Marlo Martin, Jody Kuehner, and Cyrus Khambatta, among others. I taught ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and creative movement in private dance studios. At one of these studios, I directed a contemporary dance company for students and an annual production of The Nutcracker. I also worked at the Seattle Children’s Home with children dealing with intense behavioral issues and in a small private school where I received training in teaching

process, but sometimes you have to deny your feelings and keep pushing forward. Life is about taking chances and this is one of the areas where I decided to step into unknown territory and it paid off. When did you find out you were a recipient? How did you react? I began the application process in October 2014 and I found out I was selected in October 2015. I recall my phone ringing, and it was my recruiters on the other line. They said, “Sorry, Sylvia, you were not selected.” “OK,” I replied. I was

is on Cloud Nine about today. Can’t tell you how awesome it was for you to offer this experience.” It was awesome for those who participated, too. PLU student Angie Tinker ’16, served as an instructor and said it was an opportunity to gain teaching experience and provide a valuable service to her community. “It’s especially exciting knowing that these students will take this knowledge home with them and share the skills they’re learning in critical thinking and advocacy with their communities

National Conference on Undergraduate Research Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 16, 2019 April 16, 2019 By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator/Administrative AssistantATLANTA, GA - Kennesaw State UniversityCongrats to students Emily Burk and Cameron Raber, from the Department of Economics, for presenting their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Atlanta, Georgia April 10-13. The conference took place at Kennesaw State University. Emily Burk’s research title

cultures. “I learned so much more on the canoe journey in just five days than I did through months of visiting and going to cultural events,” she said. The Samish tribe, originating from the San Juan Islands and Anacortes areas, has no official reservation, so scattered membership has been an issue. But Hall said she believes the geographic spread has allowed for connection in other ways. Hall will graduate this spring after finishing her classes within the language, religion, anthropology and history

, work in teams, and learn the stages in innovation research. The process is fun for the teachers, as well as the students.   “Innovation Studies is by nature interdisciplinary,” said Professor Halvorson, director of the program. “Our students collaborate on problem solving by working and laughing together at the boundaries of art & design, business, economics, history, and other disciplines. The faculty enjoys it as much as the students!” Prof. Michael Schleeter, Chair of the Philosophy department

Business Finance, Marketing, and International Studies! He enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and cooking! Fun fact: Viet is a dog person. “I am excited to expand my knowledge in the data analysis area and to be able to do it in 9 months is a challenge I am looking forward to completing.”Guanming QuGuanming graduated from University of California – Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics. Fun facts, Guanming goes by Johnny and is originally from China!Yingwen RobertsonYingwen graduated

The University Wind Ensemble featured at the Western International Band Clinic Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / November 11, 2015 November 11, 2015 Lutes played to more than 800 students, band directors and music lovers who packed the house at the Western International Band Clinic on Saturday, November 21, 2015. The PLU Wind Ensemble was featured during the festival’s Saturday night performance and was one of only four groups selected to perform and the only band selected west of Texas. “Our

REUs: SPIRAL and SPATIAL-Stats 2023 at Georgetown Posted by: nicolacs / January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023 SPIRAL (Summer Program in Research and Learning) and SPATIAL-Stats (Summer Program Advancing Techniques in the Applied Learning of Statistics) are research experiences for undergraduates (REU) aimed at providing a mentoring structure that promotes active learning and engagement in problems in statistics and mathematics. Undergraduate students in the SPIRAL and SPATIAL-Stats will learn how

Using Google Maps in the Classroom: Teaching an old software new tricks Posted by: Jenna S / November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015 by Jenna Stoeber Christmas break is nearing, and with it comes a chance for faculty to catch their breath after a long and hard fall—before revving back up for another semester. The holiday break is ideal for exploring new methods of teaching, so why not start small by finding innovative ways of using familiar, ubiquitous technology? Whether you’re going across the