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-square-foot greenhouse on the second floor of the Rieke Science Center, constructed with the building in 1985. This greenhouse is not adequate for proper instruction, Smith said: It has no climate control, so temperatures reach up to 120º during summer days; it is not large enough for classes; and it is not accessible to students. In December 2010, PLU hired an external consultant who advised that a new greenhouse would be far more fiscally responsible than attempting to fix the current one. Smith

associate professor of religion taught Christian ethics to students in the U.S. and abroad — at the same time.That’s thanks to PLU Teaching Online (PLUTO), a growing program on campus that prepares faculty to teach a variety of online-only courses as well as blended ones, which combine in-person interactive learning with online preparation and instruction. “It was a lot of work,” O’Brien said. “In a good way.” Online learning opportunities are already available at PLU with the potential for growth. So

chance to earn a certification: “This is providing a way to increase diversity and provide a pipeline of people who aren’t on the traditional route.” According to a survey conducted by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction last year, 45 percent of principals say they weren’t able to fill all of their teaching jobs with fully certified candidates. More than 80 percent were required to employ teachers with emergency certificates or as long-term substitutes, and 93 percent indicated

. Instead, the hardships he endured were his instruction. “I was first educated in the adult world,” Cushman said, adding that domestic violence, drug abuse and gang violence were his teachers. “These experiences taught me that unless I worked as hard as I could to get out of where I was, I would only repeat what was being shown to me.” Determined to break the cycle, Cushman thus motivated himself to earn his diploma from Lincoln High School and pursue a degree in English from Pacific Lutheran

Clinical Learning and Simulation Center, and the second floor Open Lab, used for both chemistry and physics lab instruction, in the Rieke Science Center. “These renovations will have a significant impact on learning and research,” says Auman. “They will allow for more mobility and interaction between students and faculty, as well as more hands-on learning for students that will set them up for being better prepared for their careers in science and healthcare.” To date, approximately $4 million has been

after his final interview, Ronquillo was sitting in a history class when he received a phone call. It was his recruiter asking him how the interview went. Ronquillo says he was disappointed, initially believing this was simply a check-in call, and not the offer he had been hoping to receive. But after listening to Ronquillo’s experience, the recruiter informed him that Netflix liked him and they were extending an offer to join their team. “I was silent for a couple of seconds, and then I just

informed him that Netflix liked him and they were extending an offer to join their team. “I was silent for a couple of seconds, and then I just started cussing,” Ronquillo recalls jokingly. “Then (the recruiter) started laughing — it was so funny.” Once his class ended, Ronquillo video chatted with his mom to tell her about the offer and she, along with some of her coworkers, congratulated him. For Ronquillo, there’s a certain amount of pride that comes with being a Filipino working in the tech

study together under a PLU professor, they knew they’d get consistent language development and a community of students with shared educational and cultural experiences. Williams is clear to point out that the program is designed to create educated, informed, experienced students who seek to work and serve in communities at home and throughout the world. “You can’t do social justice work unless you know where you are doing it,” she said. “We ask our students to listen to the community and judge for

citizen of our world and put many aspects of life into perspective. There’s nothing quite like living in another country for four months. Through Environmental Studies, I’ve also really learned about the importance of collaboration and kindness in advocating for change. We’ve got to be informed on the topic of concern, and then work together to solve it! You are getting your master’s degree next at the University of Washington. Tell us more about that. I’m excited to be attending UW Seattle for

recruiter informed him that Netflix liked him and they were extending an offer to join their team.  “I was silent for a couple of seconds, and then I just started cussing,” Ronquillo recalls jokingly. “Then (the recruiter) started laughing — it was so funny.” Once his class ended, Ronquillo video chatted with his mom to tell her about the offer and she, along with some of her coworkers, congratulated him. For Ronquillo, there’s a certain amount of pride that comes with being a Filipino working in the