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  • had not spent much time in cities. But when she moved to Parkland to attend PLU, she suddenly had access not only to local cities like Tacoma and Seattle, but also to cities across the globe. A travel writing class sparked a love of travel, leading to a J-Term in Cuba and full semesters abroad in Ecuador and Trinidad and Tobago. It was the first step in a 20-year journey to her current role as president and CEO of ECOnorthwest, a leading public policy and research firm in the western United States

  • . Elana majored in Environmental Studies and Global Studies with a concentration in Development and Social Justice.2019 Peace Scholars Dejan Perez and Barbara Gilchrist Barbara Glichrist and Dejan Perez were 2019-2020 Peace Scholars. Barbara is majoring in Global Studies, Psychology, and Political Science. Dejan is an English (emphasis in Writing) and Women’s & Gender Studies major, and Norwegian and Native American and Indigenous Studies minor. Both will graduate in 2020.2018 Peace Scholars Aziza

  • institution, but generally you will be asked why you want to attend that specific institution. Take the time to personalize it and receive critical feedback from those you trust: professors, advisors, and trusted friends. Making a grammatical error in your personal statement is catastrophic. Tips on Writing Personal Statements [pdf] Take the General GRE. It is best to take the General GRE over the summer, so you can get it done and out of the way. Don’t forget to study! Senior Year September Work on your

  • Speaking Courses Most dental schools require applicants to take two English courses prior to matriculation. The English requirement is intended to demonstrate competency in grammar and composition as well as comprehension and analysis of written work. In general, the English requirement is met by taking courses that dental schools would recognize as writing or literature courses. In addition, some schools recommend that you take a course in public speaking.Mathematics Courses There are only a handful

  • Speaking Courses Most dental schools require applicants to take two English courses prior to matriculation. The English requirement is intended to demonstrate competency in grammar and composition as well as comprehension and analysis of written work. In general, the English requirement is met by taking courses that dental schools would recognize as writing or literature courses. In addition, some schools recommend that you take a course in public speaking.Mathematics Courses There are only a handful

  • —including critical thinking, writing, communication, mathematics, and technology—at more advanced levels of aptitude. Through civic engagement, knowledge and insight no longer exist in the life of the mind; they become coalesced in mindful and caring community involvement. By conjoining the academic knowledge and skills necessary to address community needs, students deepen and extend their learning. Additionally, individuals who are active volunteers have 27 percent higher odds of finding a job than

  • individual residence halls if it is deemed to be of service to students, and following standard procedures does not seem the best approach.  Those seeking approval must complete a request form that may be obtained in the Residential Life Office.  Those approved will be given approval in writing and are asked to carry that written approval when conducting business.  Sales persons who are not members of the university community may be on campus, as it relates to sales, for the following reasons only:  to

  • Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Marie Rodrigues '20English Writing MajorWhen asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.”Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have students who remain courageous, flexible

  • of all the resources on campus,” she said. “I’m not ashamed to ask for help. Just reach out to your professors—that’s why we’re at PLU.” Peers are a resource, too. “I learned so much, not just in the classroom, but in places like the Writing Center,” she added. “I just want to give a shout-out—my heartfelt thanks—to Nick Templeton. He was not only my writing tutor. We became friends.” They’ve even discussed going back to her village to offer workshops there. Read Previous Gov. Inslee talks

  • for the School, working cooperatively and collaboratively with University Advancement. Promotes professional development, research and other scholarly and creative activities, including research collaboration between faculty and students. Fosters a climate of collaboration, participation, and collegiality within the School of Nursing and in relation to all areas of the University. Establishes and maintains appropriate records relating to programs, faculty, students, and alumni of the School