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PLU student Jessica Waiau (‘08) used her time at PLU to work with the Diversity Center, Hawai’i Club, the Education Program, and then started working immediately after graduation. She recently joined me for an interview in which she discussed how the Diversity Center impacted her…
them. Since the completion of her degree in 2008, Jessica has continued her work with the Kamehameha Scholars program. The program serves as a college access plan for students who may not have all the same resources as others. Through her work now as a counselor, Jessica gives students the support they need for success. As she puts it, being a cheerleader along the way. Read Previous Ashely Hill ‘15 Read Next Lucas Kulhanek-Arenas ‘14 LATEST POSTS Jazmyn Caroll ’15 February 23, 2022 Isamar
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By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer When on-campus class sessions cannot be held as scheduled, online lessons provide an alternative method for teaching. Online lessons created in Sakai can provide faculty and students with access to all the major components of a course, including instructional content,…
program, simple online lessons can suffice during exceptional circumstances. This blog post provides guidance on how to create basic online lessons that contain instructional content, activities, and assessments. For on-demand technical support, an extensive number of Sakai help documents and videos are available in the PLU Knowledge Base. These resources provide step-by-step explanations of how to use Sakai tools including Lessons, Assignments, Tests & Quizzes, and Gradebook. At its core, online
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David Ward is a practicing therapist who says the origins of his vocation go all the way back to his childhood home. “I grew up in a family where I benefited from strong family ties, and I saw the impact of imperfect but strong relationships,”…
support future occupational and physical therapists September 20, 2023 PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree September 20, 2023
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By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that I think of is creatively combining new social practices with existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include fair trade organizations , which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and…
have been identified.” “A comprehensive approach to solving social issues,” Mulder suggested, “can look different depending on the community. Solutions always vary, but what remains consistent are the needs of the community and how important it is to honor the people and allow them to flourish through solutions that are designed, mapped, and executed by the community.” To date, Dr. Mulder has led six global service projects around this theme, working collaboratively to support almost 2,000
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Delaney Salter, a graduate of both PLU’s bachelor’s and master’s degree in kinesiology, shared about what she has learned about improving the lives of others through applied kinesiology. Reflection from Delaney Salter, ’21 My name is Delaney Salter. I graduated with my bachelor’s at PLU in…
, mentoring support, and an applied project, M.S. candidates develop the knowledge and skills they need to become effective evidence-based practitioners who can enhance their own career while positively impacting those they serve.You can request more information or start your application today. We look forward to helping you achieve your career goals.Download PLU’s digital resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Request InformationContact us to get more
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A Master’s in Kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field. Are you passionate about improving the physical well-being of others? Do you want to make a positive…
and practice. Through coursework, mentoring support, and an applied project, M.S. candidates develop the knowledge and skills they need to become effective evidence-based practitioners who can enhance their own career while positively impacting those they serve. If you are interested in learning more about joining a community of kinesiology experts at PLU, we encourage you to schedule a one-on-one appointment with us! You can also request more information or start your application today. We look
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Ash Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a…
excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County May 22, 2024
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Elijah Paez ’24 is a double major in environmental studies and mathematics . While at PLU, he founded Birders of PLU , served as a Peace Scholar , and studied abroad in Oxford, England, and Oslo, Norway. We recently met with Paez to learn more…
business and econ majors, Oxford trip, and PLU experience as a first generation Chinese immigrant Read Next Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24
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Sarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather…
— have helped shape my academic interests as well as helped me become the student and person I am today Read Previous Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science Read Next Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny
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Each year, around 10,000 teams participate in The Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling, an international contest where teams of undergrad students have 99 hours straight to create a mathematical model addressing a complex social or scientific issue. Each year, the top awards go to large technical…
hard is enough—where you put in the work for nothing but your own self-fulfillment.” Read Previous Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical Read Next Chris Holland ’24 balances class, internships, mentorships and countless hours building new software LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio
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