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electronic game “Lights Out.” This January, she’s teaching a general education math course focused solely on cryptography. For one project, students in the class may choose to write music containing a cipher or a short play about what they’ve learned—a true intertwining of math and the arts. “A lot of people just haven’t seen math that appeals to them,” she says. But Sklar’s lifetime of work—and a bit of Mathemalchemy—may just change that. Read Previous Looking Outward: Mark Carrato ‘94 leads the U.S
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spaces where we gain understanding about cultural diversity, we learn about the origins of injustice and what we can do to make the world a more just, equitable, and sustainable place. Students come away with a broader understanding and a keen sense of how they can join in the work. What class or program that you know of highlights these benefits? ENVT 350 is a really stellar course that exemplifies the interdisciplinary approach to learning. This course has been taught for decades–it’s been evolving
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mentoring elementary students, creating a podcast, and getting involved in leadership. I was even more shocked to find that she was doing all this as a first-year student, within the first few weeks of school. I made a note to myself: ‘April is amazing.’ ” “The classes April took at PLU allowed her to build on her interpersonal skills and leadership abilities,” Fitzwater Gonzales continued. “April often took on a leadership role during in-class group work. She is not afraid to share her opinion, yet she
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experiencing homelessness and suffering from substance use disorder. She is also an intern at the Franklin Pierce School District office, working under the McKinney-Vento coordinator, helping students experiencing homelessness. “I hope my story will inspire some people. I achieved goals I thought would be impossible,” Lucas says. Part of that success, Lucas says, is due to PLU’s approach. She could bring her daughter when necessary or desired, whether to PLU’s students of color retreat or a math class
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devices used across the campus network. Although most of his work goes unseen to the average Lute, Greg’s work affects every student and employee every day that they work, attend class or spend time anywhere on campus. Greg’s technical aptitude, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills are all essential to this University. In the Fall of 2020, Greg was instrumental in a project that allowed the I&TS team to improve PLU’s cybersecurity infrastructure and sell three-fourths of our IP
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is twice as long as the circumference of exposed revolving shafts or tools in fixed machines. Note 2: Employees must wear a hair covering of solid material when the employee is exposed to an ignition source and may run into an area containing class 1 flammable liquids, such as ether, benzene, or combustible atmospheres if their hair is on fire. 5.2 Eye and Face Protection The Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act standard requires employees to use appropriate eye or face protection when
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wellness wheel model and utilize this model to create vibrant wing programs and activities.Upper Division Learning Community (South & Harstad)In addition to general RA responsibilities, the Upper Division Housing RAs are placed in a South or Stuen wing and are trained to understand the needs of upper class, transfer, graduate, and married/domestically partnered students. RA Hours and Compensation Average of 13 hours/week, with extended hours in the beginning and end of semesters Compensation will
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individualized experience. “I took every possible class you could take in the master’s program and created extra ones.” Christina Pepin, clinical assistant professor, studied at PLU for her undergraduate (2004) and graduate (2007) nursing degrees (she also earned undergraduate degrees in biology and English at the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2001). She never planned on being a nurse, but eventually realized she had the gift of connecting with patients on a deeper level. That disposition is common
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other publications. So tell us about your own language past and present, and help shape the future of languages at PLU. Professor Patrick Moneyang’s French class in 2017 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in UniversitiesIndigenizing the Academy Read Previous Sustainability in Monastic Communities Read Next Indigenizing the Academy LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender
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experience with war and diplomacy. “She really made it clear that poli sci wasn’t a throw-away major,” Calata said. He said Kelleher’s conflict resolution class helped stress the complex nature of many of the conflicts around the world. “Each part of the world has their own nuances to it,” he said. “Trying to solve a problem in a cookie cutter way isn’t going to solve it at all.” Dom Calata ’08Taking time to pose for a picture with a young boy. (Photo courtesy of Dom Calata ’08) Calata’s first deployment
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