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accomplish it.” Mbugua grew up in Kent and Federal Way, WA where his family has lived since 2003. But the Nairobi-born Lute keeps Kenya on his mind. And close at hand — he wears a bracelet with the colors of the Kenyan flag on his right wrist. Kenyans, he says, tend to be relentlessly entrepreneurial. His own ambitions are fueled by a desire to inspire others. This reflects the philosophy of Lutheran higher education and its insistence that human beings are not called upon to escape this world, but

Student Wellbeing Toolkit Adapted from the University of Oregon’s Office of the Provost: Teaching Support and Innovation Wellbeing—as a topic, as a need, and as a call to action—has increasingly been part of the conversation in higher education. The far-reaching impacts of COVID19 have only made the role of wellbeing in learning more obvious. Instructors have increasingly become primary contacts for students experiencing crisis, burnout, or challenges that interfere with their academic success

; suitable for liberal arts students, nursing students, physical education majors, and prospective teachers. Students who have not completed high school chemistry recently should take CHEM 101 before taking CHEM 105. Prerequisite: Math placement in MATH 140 or higher; or completion of MATH 115 with a C or higher. (4) CHEM 115 : General Chemistry I - NW Topics explored include the structure of matter, nomenclature, atomic and molecular theory, periodic relationships, states of matter, quantitative

New economics mentorship program eases classroom-to-career transitions for PLU students TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 25, 2019) — The academic rigors of higher education provide a rich, well-rounded foundation for students preparing for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the ensuing transition from classroom to the… September 26, 2019

develop a core set of documentation and deliverables to ensure best practice sharing and the ability to scale.  Community projects. While the needs of the university are being met, we can begin to listen to the needs of the broader community and implement an action network to address shared pain points. In the future, PLU will be seen as a leader not only in the local community, but among higher education institutions. Once this model is tested and implemented with PLU as its first customer, it can be

of a community at PLU that cares about each other and everyone’s ideas.I love IHON so much and am grateful for the relationships I have formed within it.The IHON program to me is what Higher Lutheran Education is and lives out the PLU mission statement. IHON professors were asked “What are your priorities in an IHON class?” Here’s how they answered: Fostering the joy of intellectual community.Stimulating intellectual curiosity and openness.Promoting open-ended ‘inquiry’ — the kind of inquiry

International Honors Program builds a ‘Starship’ On day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it. The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON), which means it… December 20, 2022 AcademicsBiologyCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationInvolvementLife on CampusLutheran Higher EducationMathematicsPacific

Rerun: Advice for first-year students—communicate with your professors We are a little over a week away from welcoming our new Lutes to campus. Experience the energy, spirit, and tight-knit community that makes PLU a truly special place. Student-athlete Ahi Holden ’24 offers some tips for succeeding during your first year of college. From… August 21, 2023 AthleticsCommunityCurrent StudentsInvolvementKinesiologyLife on CampusLutheran Higher EducationParentsStudent Life