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TACOMA, Wash. (March 11, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty alike were excited by the opportunities showcased at the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education’s Study Away Fair on March 11. At the event in the Anderson University Center Regency Room, PLU faculty,…
Study Away Fair Presents Global-Education Opportunities—Including a Caribbean Class With President Krise Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 11, 2015 March 11, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 11, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty alike were excited by the opportunities showcased at the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education’s Study Away Fair on March 11.At the event in the Anderson University Center Regency Room, PLU
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2016)- Debbie Moderow’s future in Iditarod racing started in her family’s backyard with a retired sled dog named Salt. The 7-year-old Husky was the first member of a backyard sled dog team that was initially assembled so Moderow’s sons could have…
Musher turned author: Alumna harnesses her PLU education to recount experiences on Iditarod Trail Posted by: Kari Plog / February 22, 2016 Image: Debbie Moderow is pictured with her sled dog team (courtesy photo). February 22, 2016 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2016)- Debbie Moderow’s future in Iditarod racing started in her family’s backyard with a retired sled dog named Salt. The 7-year-old Husky was the first member of a backyard sled dog team that
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 23, 2016)- Imagine using bananas and a circuit board to create a piano. Absurd? Thanks to the maker movement and some creative minds, it isn’t. Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Education & Kinesiology is bringing that creative spirit to campus April 12…
Teachers tinker: Education department’s annual Benson Lecture, hands-on workshop bring spirit of maker movement to PLU Posted by: Kari Plog / March 22, 2016 Image: The seventh annual Benson Lecture on April 12 will focus on the maker movement and its impact on education. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. in the Regency Room in the UC. March 22, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 23, 2016)- Imagine using bananas and a circuit board to create a piano. Absurd
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 6, 2016)- Every year during Homecoming, the Wild Hope Center for Vocation and the alumni office sponsor the Meant to Live conference. Featured alumni come back to campus and share their personal stories of vocation with fellow Lutes. It shows that vocational…
Annual Meant to Live event focuses on interdisciplinary education, features Chicago Library CEO Brian Bannon ’97 Posted by: Kari Plog / October 6, 2016 Image: Janice Brunstrom-Hernandez, MD, ’83 speaks at the Meant to Live lecture during Homecoming 2015. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) October 6, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 6, 2016)- Every year during Homecoming, the Wild Hope Center for Vocation and the alumni office sponsor the Meant to Live
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Director of STEM Education Minor | STEM Education | simicmka@plu.edu | 253-535-7034 | Ksenija Simić-Muller received her undergraduate degree in Theoretical Mathematics at the University of Belgrade in Serbia (former Yugoslavia), and her masters and doctoral degrees from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Ksenija Simic-Muller Director of STEM Education Minor she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7034 Email: simicmka@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 253 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Mathematics Chair of Mathematics Coordinator of Peace Scholars Program Education Ph.D., Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University, 2004 M.S., Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University, 2000 Undergraduate, Theoretical Mathematics, University of Belgrade, 1997 Areas of
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Bibliography on General Education Reform for PLU: Useful Readings on Higher Education and the General Education Curriculum Boyer, Ernest L. & Levine, Arthur.
of the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Comprehensive Guide to Purposes, Structures, Practices, and Change. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1997. Greater Expectations National Panel. Greater Expectations: A New Vision for Learning as a Nation Goes to College. Washington, D.C.: AAC&U, 2002. Hofstadter, Richard. Anti-Intellectualism in American Life. New York: Vintage Books, 1963. Kimball, Bruce. Orators & Philosophers: A History of the Idea of Liberal Education. New York: Teachers College, Columbia
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Are you passionate about research and interested in advancing your education beyond your undergraduate experience? It is our goal to support and encourage your efforts to continue your professional
Thinking about Graduate School in the Natural Sciences?Are you passionate about research and interested in advancing your education beyond your undergraduate experience? It is our goal to support and encourage your efforts to continue your professional development in graduate school. This page will provide some useful information and contacts for you as you start your journey. You will find information on: What can you do now to prepare for your application to graduate school? Finding the right
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Stay connected with PLU this summer and enroll in summer courses. Undergraduate PLU and non-matriculated (visiting) students can participate in two, four-week terms* filled with general education
×Summer Sessions at Pacific Lutheran University Enroll in summer courses!Undergraduate PLU and non-matriculated (visiting) students can participate in two, four-week terms* filled with general education and major courses. Summer classes are offered in face-to-face, blended, or online formats. Enjoy a lower tuition rate during Summer Sessions, smaller class sizes, and a variety of classes to fit your schedule! Please check out the Summer Sessions schedule for tentative schedule and contact your
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Courses in philosophy help students who recognize philosophy as a central element in a quality liberal arts education; wish to support their undergraduate work in other fields, such as literature,
Want to Study What ? Yes, a Philosophy Major Makes Sense, Adds Perspective.Courses in philosophy help students who recognize philosophy as a central element in a quality liberal arts education; wish to support their undergraduate work in other fields, such as literature, history, political science, religion, the sciences, education, or business; plan to use their study of philosophy in preparation for graduate study in law, theology, or medicine; or are considering graduate work in philosophy
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 10, 2016)- Robin DiAngelo’s presentation at the 15th annual Diversity Institute began with a bold pledge. “If you remain comfortable this entire time, I didn’t do my job,” she told the audience of more than 200 educators, administrators and students at the…
South Sound higher education leaders shake up what’s comfortable to examine diversity, racism and privilege Posted by: Zach Powers / February 10, 2016 Image: Robin DiAngelo Ph.D., speaking at the South Puget Sound Higher Education Diversity Partnership Institute. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) February 10, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 10, 2016)- Robin DiAngelo’s presentation at the 15th annual Diversity Institute began with a bold pledge. “If you
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