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interdisciplinary tools and knowledge about natural systems, human institutions, beliefs and values, and the dissemination of these ideas through business, education, nursing and other professions. Keep reading to learn more about the program. Read Previous PLU music majors produce free music camp Read Next Student-athlete finds a community more than 2,600 miles from home LATEST POSTS YouTube Short: PLU Parkland Night Market & Taste of Garfield Street September 30, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar: The College

. “So that style of radio is very close to my heart.” This fall, Rich is pairing their love of audio storytelling and theatre education to create an independent production of “The War of the Worlds.” Based on the H.G. Wells novel, the show’s themes include colonialism, superstitions and prejudices — topics Rich believes are still prevalent today. “I can’t speak to what H.G. Wells was thinking when he was writing it, but a lot of it is more inwardly reflective,” Rich said. “The Martians coming down

development and for the PLU community as a whole. What things have you learned about being a college athlete and a student? How do they benefit one another? Danny: Being a student-athlete has taught me numerous lessons. I have learned how to be a more responsible individual, work in a team with differing personalities, and manage my time while juggling multiple roles. The opportunity to participate in athletics while also furthering my education has only given me positive experiences that I will continue

experience, students develop a tight bond,” said Megan Grover, the assistant director and short-term study away program manager for PLU’s Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education. “So it’s a great way for first-year students to meet other students and to have kind of a bonded experience.” The first U.S. college to have concurrent classes on all seven continents, PLU has a proud history of students studying away. Almost 50 percent of the university’s graduating seniors have taken advantage

or their dependents. PLU has a rich history of working closely with the military community and is excited to provide greater access to private higher education through this important program. Feel free to contact us with any questions so we can help you better understand your options when it comes to paying for college! Guest Blogger: Brady Daly, Associate Director of AdmissionSee all of our scholarship opportunitiesSCHOLARSHIPSLearn more about financial aidFINANCIAL AID Read Previous Reasons you

. The Silver Circle honors media professionals who have a record of making contributions to the industry and their community for more than 25 years. Heacox is a senior executive with experience in television, technology and higher education and serves on the SOAC advisory board. Heacox’s resume includes time as a network executive in New York and Los Angeles with NBC, and the first director of the Paul F. Harron Graduate Program in Television Management at Drexel University. He currently serves as

strategies to increase student interest and engagement in any course. Games and Competition: Game-based learning isn’t just for children. Games tap into the human desire for competition and utilize scheduled, intermittent rewards to keep learners motivated. Games for higher education are growing in popularity. (Check out the Educational Gaming Commons hosted by Penn State.) But, even simple, low-tech games or competitions can make learning really engaging for students. Applied Learning: Students

continue to meet at regularly scheduled times. In the blended model, the traditional class schedule is altered. The definition of what constitutes a blended course varies by institution. Generally, blended higher education courses contain a significant amount of online instruction and activities, so face-to-face time is reduced to balance the total workload. Blended courses are sometimes favored for their schedule flexibility, which can address certain conflicts of time and space.  If you are

you new to the concept of MOOCs, see the info-graphic to the right for an overview of the concept). After making the resolution to participate in a MOOC this January, I found myself unsure of how to get started finding one.  After a bit of searching, I decided to select a course from the options provided by either edX or Coursera.  Both providers have websites that host online courses created by faculty across the globe, though edX is a non-profit partnership and Coursera is a for-profit education

also help me to pursue ideas that will add value to organizations and, ultimately, to care for people. I believe that Innovation Studies will take my passion for Psychology to the next level. What do the classes entail and is it a fit for you? Check out the curriculum on this website and see how many of the courses double-dip with your major or the General Education Requirements that you already need to take. You may even find that Innovation Studies can take you forward to a new career and new