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opportunities for all participants to develop and apply a knowledge base regarding physical activity, psychomotor and behavioral skills, which encourages the development of lifelong health and wellness.
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foundational things to what I’ve done in my career. What’s your best advice to current PLU students who might be interested in a career in the IT field? The best advice I would give is to start your career at a place where you can have tremendous opportunities to learn and grow. You’re not done learning when you get your bachelor’s degree at PLU. You’ll have some great knowledge and skills to offer, but you should still be focused on growth. Early in your career, especially, look for jobs that will
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fall semester of 2012, taught by Avila and Smith. The course leveraged the skills of art students to help market and express efforts of sustainability on campus. “It was design for social change,” Avila said. For art students, that meant finding ways to best communicate and illustrate the ins and outs of sustainability. During the course, the students worked toward promoting an annual challenge at PLU – unPLUg. The event challenges different residence halls to cut the amount of energy they consume
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, “Yay for failing!” Utley works with his students to fully embrace this concept. “I’m a strong believer in, ‘If you understand what it means to fail, in conjunction with your self education, you can take the pressure off yourself and your experiences will get richer,’” said Utley. “Every time you fail, you learn.” Utley hones his improvisational skills as part of the four-man group Muh Grog Zoo, while working full-time for the Broadway Center. Group members Paul Richter and Dylan Twiner also
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medical school applications, formidable biochemistry courses and an upcoming commencement ceremony, she continues to find time for her passion to help others. Huang volunteers at the Browns Point/Dash Point Fire Department, located near the Port of Tacoma. She pulls 12-hour shifts as an emergency medical technician. Her volunteer work has enabled her to hone her skills through practical experience. She also has found a community – a family – that she says supports and encourages her to do better. She
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. There were group projects and presentations in both her education classes and in other classes. As an educator, she draws upon collaboration skills often. “We’re working with our stakeholders, with our colleagues, to ensure that we’re creating programs that support kids,” she says. During her administrative credential program at PLU, Helle also learned the importance of self-reflection in developing her leadership style. It’s something she has embraced as part of her practice as an educator. “It’s
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. “It was the saddest thing, that same damaging and devaluing feeling,” Chan said. Film Reflections Chan’s passion for social justice has primarily focused on education and the experiences of people of color. As a high school student, she created a documentary, “For the Culture,” focused on the importance and need of ethnic studies. Using a Canon camera to shoot the documentary and a laptop to edit the film, Chan taught herself necessary skills. “I really enjoyed using film as a cool way to tell my
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for History and Philosophy students, and those interested in Innovation Studies. After sitting down with Professor Michael Halvorson, one of the instructors, I think that the new course will be a fascinating introduction to very tangible skills–with a few surprises. Two Classes in One Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies An important aspect of Hist/Phil 248 is that it is really two classes built into one. Students register for the History 248 section (led by Michael Halvorson) or the
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. These skills have been invaluable when collaborating with others, especially people who have values and beliefs that vary from my own. Kanisha Keal ’10: I’d say that BSU experience prepared me for the real world. You’ll encounter many different people with different views and learning to reconcile them in order to accomplish goals is important work. The group also helped me to discover my worth and what I have to offer to society in general. I’m not just a number filling some sort of quota and I’ll
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Center is here to support your student though the process before, during and after their program(s).Why Study Away?Why study away?Study away is an opportunity for students to pursue their academic interests in a different cultural context. As a result, students gain experiences and develop skills and competencies that could help launch their career post-graduation and give them an advantage in the job market. Trust your student – this is a chance for them to grow, navigate a new and unfamiliar
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