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of approximately E650, plus additional support to defray travel and research expenses, and health insurance. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) University Summer Course GrantGerman Academic Exchange Service University Summer Course Grant support for undergraduates with a minimum of 2 years of college-level German to attend a 3 – 4 week summer course at a German university. Summer courses in German language, literary, cultural, political and/or economic aspects of modern and contemporary
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Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global Genocides TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in campus life—and present a moving, enlightening evening of personal storytelling…
2012 by a group of Rwandan students, iDebate Rwanda aims to build a national debating community, enabling young leaders to discuss public policy, disagree in a peaceful way, passionately oppose ideas without violence, learn communication skills and access international scholarships. The East African country of Rwanda is best known for the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, one of the worst in the history of humankind: In 100 days, 1 million lives were lost. According to a report on foreignpolicy.com
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The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.
Studying biology teaches you how to think and how to observe your world.To learn biology is more than just learning facts! It’s learning how to answer questions, how to develop strategies to obtain answers and how to recognize the answers as they emerge. The department is dedicated to encouraging students to learn science in both an intuitive and logical way.It encourages students to independently question, probe, experiment and experience the natural world around us as well as life under a
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 19, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University students may soon see their professors, dressed in commencement regalia, coming to classes with a special invitation to join one of the most prestigious honor societies in the nation. This week, PLU joined the ranks of schools…
-discipline honor society in the United States and students from each of PLU’s major fields will be invited to join. The group centers around students’ academic achievements. “The biggest draw for students will be the scholarships,” said Hal DeLaRosby, director of Academic Advising and Phi Kappa Phi member. PLU was officially established as the 333rd chapter of Phi Kappa Phi on Friday, Feb. 19, with a ceremonial installation. At the installation, national board members for Phi Kappa Phi swore in PLU
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Immersive experience in classrooms on the other side of the world teach PLU students how to learn on the fly, one of many skills they bring home with them.
shuttered businesses. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) “We got there on a Sunday morning in January and everything was closed,” Allison recalled with a chuckle, side-eying her now husband about his idea to jaunt away from the group to Wiesbaden, Germany. “Everyone else had a good time in Frankfurt,” Sam quipped in response. It took four days for Sam and Allison’s relationship to bloom. Five years later, they’re happily married and fondly recall their studies in Namibia’s capital city. One of them continues
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Group X Schedule The office of Recreational Sports tries to keep with the current fitness trends by offering a wide variety of classes. Our goal is to offer fun and diverse programs to meet your fitness needs. All of our group exercise classes are free of charge, and open to all PLU students. All classes are held in Memorial Gym, and Lute Cards are required. Students must signup on imleagues.com prior to the start of class.
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William Davis ’06 is co-founder of FabLab Tacoma, a makerspace dedicated to project-based learning, entrepreneurship and tinkering.
FabLab Tacoma FabLab Tacoma https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/05/william_davis_fab_lab-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg January 24, 2017 May 22, 2017 A guitar-playing robot plucks out the first few chords to the song “Here Comes the Sun.”A retired Tacoma resident crafts high-end chef’s knives and fishing poles. A group of college students
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 29, 2016)- First-generation immigrant Shiva Thapa ’17 struggled to find a sense of belonging in his new country. After two years of searching, he finally found his identity in the Army. “Oftentimes when you are from somewhere else, you find that you…
administration after graduating from PLU. He says ROTC is a diverse group of caring cadets, instructors and staff who have contributed to his excellence. “(ROTC) isn’t about making you a soldier, but making you a successful human being,” Thapa said. “(ROTC) is building overall successful citizens for the country.” Thapa’s appreciation for the Green to Gold Award and his dedication to the ROTC program both stem from his affection and reverence for the U.S. armed forces. Thapa said he found an identity and a
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Organization: Performance & Creative Interest Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: Every second Saturday from 10am-11am Where: PHLC Black Box Theatre Club Email: apo@plu.eduClassmen CabaretDescription: A student production group, producing cabaret-style shows each semester, outside of the current faculty and student seasons to bring more opportunities for involvement in live performance. Type of Club or Organization: Performance & Creative Interest Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change
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TACOMA, WASH. (July 19, 2016)- Jen Cohen ’94 is all smiles. But the University of Washington athletic director, appointed to the position May 24, smiles the biggest while talking to, and about, student athletes. “We feel like our students are students first,” said Cohen, who…
set the tone.” Cohen said she attended PLU with the goal to get where she is today. A day in the life includes meeting with donors, leading her management team and attending speaking engagements. But in a perfect world, Cohen said, she would spend her time working with the most important group of stakeholders — students. “If I could spend all day every day focusing on the student athlete directly, that would be the best day,” she said. And she’s got the chops for it. During the tour of Husky
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