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table to table, stopping periodically to answer a question, assist with tying on a bracelet, or simply chat about the music being played as the kids assemble their crafts. In fact, the majority of the kids sing along loudly as they work on their jewelry. “This song is ‘House of Memories’ by Panic at the Disco,” says Kaila Harris ’24, AMP student director and elementary education major. “We were surprised the kids knew it — it’s an older song.” This is what an average morning at the AMP Camp looks

Pacific Lutheran University students.This morning, the PLU counselors move from table to table, stopping periodically to answer a question, assist with tying on a bracelet, or simply chat about the music being played as the kids assemble their crafts. In fact, the majority of the kids sing along loudly as they work on their jewelry. “This song is ‘House of Memories’ by Panic at the Disco,” says Kaila Harris ’24, AMP student director and elementary education major. “We were surprised the kids knew it

was where I wanted to be.” Since arriving at PLU in 2019, Harris has not only immersed herself in the on-campus community but has also become a leader and change-maker in Parkland. In addition to being a member of six of PLU’s musical ensembles, as well as three student-led clubs, Harris is also the Student Director of PLU’s Artist Mentoring Program (AMP) and an Assistant Director at the Parkland Literacy Center. The Artist Mentoring Program has been around PLU for some time but fell by the

was in high school. Through my relationship with Mrs. Dietz and getting to know the school before even applying, I knew PLU was where I wanted to be.” Since arriving at PLU in 2019, Harris has not only immersed herself in the on-campus community but has also become a leader and change-maker in Parkland. In addition to being a member of six of PLU’s musical ensembles, as well as three student-led clubs, Harris is also the Student Director of PLU’s Artist Mentoring Program (AMP) and an Assistant

completed in as few as 14 months, or over the course of 26 months. Classes occur in the evenings and are a mix of traditional and hybrid in design.2. Theory to Practice FocusUses evidence based, best practices that critically evaluate, integrate and apply current, primary research and established theoretical concepts. Coursework focuses on building an evidence-based practice through rigorous coursework applied to real-world situations. All students complete an applied project as part of the program.3

definition of hope that would bring enough clarity to the concept to then be able to describe clearly how hope can be nurtured in therapy. What started out as a journey to understand hope within the specific context of couples therapy, has developed into a theory of hope that has far-reaching applications. Definition and Foundations of Hope My research led me to a simple, yet comprehensive, definition of hope: “a belief and a feeling that a desired outcome is possible.” In addition, I identified four

students, etc.) as well as in the applied project. This aspect was very eye-opening and valuable because it helped to ensure the transition from theory to practice.Achieving long-term career goalsI believe that the entire kinesiology department as well as the bachelor’s and master’s in kinesiology prepared me to achieve my long term career goals. Throughout my time at PLU, I have learned the importance of making a difference and helping people in any way that I can to help them live healthier and

university's curriculum caters to those eclectic interests. Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory“Who Beyoncé is for?” is not usually a question that you ask when you’re bopping your head to “Single Ladies,” or “Partition,” or any of the other hundreds of hit songs that have made Beyoncé a worldwide music icon. But it is just one of the questions students will tackle in the Women’s and Gender Studies course titled “Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory.” “The general premise of the course is to think about Beyoncé

prepared to conclude that their beliefs are quite improbable, they should be equally unprepared to look for empirical confirmation of their faith. As William Austin has summarized this objection, It is of the nature of religious faith that adherence to religious doctrines must be unconditional, come what may in the way of evidence…The religious believer is committed to the doctrines of his community in the sense that it would be faithless for him to abandon them in the face of evidence; to hold them

, the Seahawks will win, and we’ll be back home providing staging and gear for another huge parade!” Follow Pyramid Staging’s blog documenting its journey to the Super Bowl: www.pyramidstaging.com/blog.   PHOTO GALLERY Here are some scenes from Seattle Seahawks events set up and staged by 2014 MBA graduate Stephen Dilts’ company, Pyramid Staging & Events, LLC. (Photos courtesy John Patzer Photography.) #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text