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  • initiatives in art and architecture, education, healthcare, and social assistance. He spoke about one of Luther’s texts that pertains directly to pandemic and the responsibilities of political and religious leaders as well as citizens during a health crisis, and why our time is ripe for conversation and reflection on Luther’s guidance. Were these Zoom presentations open to anyone who is interested? Those were Zoom classes that I was asked to do for different Lutheran congregations on Luther’s view of

  • Demo Theater When: 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Where: Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke Science Center. Admission: Free and open to public. The show will include 20 physics demonstrations that explore topics in mechanics, electricity, waves, thermodynamics and magnetism. To break the stereotypical perceptions about physics as an inaccessible subject, the department is making an effort to present a different image of science to the public through this show, said Katrina Hay, Associate Professor of Physics. Designed

  • University’s U.S. premiere of the Nordic Light Symphony by composer Ēriks Ešenvalds. The March 4 premiere in Eastvold Auditorium will be a treat for your eyes and ears; the multi-media event features the Choral Union, Choir of the West, and the University Symphony Orchestra.   Latvian composer Ešenvalds traveled to the arctic regions with a videographer to film the Aurora. Along the way he met with 23 native storytellers and recorded more than 40 different myths and songs about the Northern Lights. This

  • PLU’s Washington State Capitol Career Trek! Posted by: alemanem / December 13, 2019 December 13, 2019 On this trek, students will tour the Capitol, learn about career and internship opportunities, and meet professionals from the House and Senate. Students will have the opportunity to network with PLU alumni who work for Washington State during a luncheon. Don’t miss this chance to build your professional network while learning about career possibilities with the State of Washington! Space is

  • Genocide and the Role of Turkish National Identity” by redefining genocide. She didn’t throw any of the previous definitions away, but simple said the “what” and “how” have been pretty well-covered, maybe it’s time to really look at the “why.” Marks then, using that premise, examined the Armenian genocide in Turkey at the turn of the 20th century. “People focus on the Holocaust, and rightfully so, but other genocides get neglected,” she said. Her research came to life for her when she was able to

  • smile and a direct gaze that implies they are listening to everything you say. A dedication to service and student engagement “My main job here is to support Tom in his role, to help in any way possible. And to reach out to students,” said Patricia Krise. More It’s this genuine interest in others that was one of the first details that that Professor of Sociology and former Faculty Chair Anna Leon-Guerrero, a member of the search committee, noticed about Krise the candidate. “That means a lot to the

  • Gene Abrams received the Allendoerfer prize for their article “Mad Veterinarians.” Sklar said when she originally got her Ph.D., her area of research was very abstract and not accessible by most undergraduates, let alone lay audiences. “But my passion has always been for popularizing and inspiring enthusiasm for mathematics, so during my time at PLU my scholarship has become increasingly devoted to these goals,” she said. “Mathematics Magazine is the perfect journal for presenting mathematics in an

  • college education, and at a time in which some critics compare higher education’s fate to that of the recording  industry. True, universities need to adapt and innovate and respond to the ways in which students learn today. PLU is in the process of creating our own unique blended learning courses with the PLUTO project, PLU Teaching Online. However, there will always be a need for close faculty- student connections, for as David Bell notes in this article – “If mastering complex and difficult subjects

  • materials? What are consequences for violations of academic integrity? Course expectations should be communicated both in writing and in class. If some expectations are especially critical, consider having students sign a pledge or classroom contract. Although the syllabus is a common place to post policies, you can also utilize your Sakai site for sharing such information. For instance, a page could be created in Sakai to post FAQs or tips for success. Sakai announcements are another way to remind

  • Madison and the Department before applying to graduate school. CHOPs weekend activities include the following: “Life in Graduate School” presentation by current graduate students Faculty research presentations Facility tours Individual meetings with faculty Poster session with current graduate students Presentation about applying to graduate schools Tour of Madison Interaction with current graduate students Interaction with CHOPs program alumni  Learn more about the program at chops.chem.wisc.edu