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. But we had a lot of tests and exams, and I failed them. It was really tough! [Laughs] So, I was disillusioned at that point. I discovered that I liked teaching.  I became an elementary, middle, and high school teacher [for several years]. I wasn’t set on being a university professor at first.AG: Did you have a mentor who helped shape your vocation?JRO: Yes, and that mentor eventually became my dissertation supervisor. I took undergraduate literature classes and that is where my initial passion for

DOE NNSA Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship Applications Due 3.15.23 Posted by: alemanem / October 13, 2022 October 13, 2022 Launched in 2017, the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA LRGF) provides excellent financial benefits and professional development opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in fields of study that address complex science and engineering problems critical to stewardship science. The DOE

. One key to this new market is the two kinds of labels, organic and sustainable. It can be easy to get them confused. Here’s the difference: Organic certification focuses on the environment, while sustainable includes both social and ecological standards. VeriFlora, the largest “sustainable” label used in North America, certified 750 million stems this year, and incorporates three categories of criteria: environmental responsibility, social responsibility, and quality control. First certified in

May 18, 2012 PLU recognized as Green College in Princeton Review PLU has been recognized as one of 322 green college leaders in the 2012 edition of The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges. The guide, which highlights campuses that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, commended PLU for a variety of efforts, including goals for waste diversion, the reduction of water and electricity consumption, LEED certified buildings, and carbon neutrality (by 2020). To read the full

Sunny, Fuzzy, Pre-Finals Friends Posted by: Sandy Dunham / December 9, 2014 December 9, 2014 PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 8, 2014)—To spread cheer and relieve stress before Finals Week, Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University and the PLU Counseling Center partnered with volunteer organizations, including Therapy Dogs International, to bring certified therapy animals to campus on Dec. 12. The therapy-pet program was a huge hit, with unconditionally loving puppies

PLU secures $1.4 million to treat state’s health care shortages Posted by: Kari Plog / August 10, 2017 August 10, 2017 By Rosemary PonnekantiContributing writer for Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 10, 2017)- Washington communities facing health care shortages are about to get a much-needed boost, thanks to Pacific Lutheran University. The Tacoma institution’s School of Nursing recently received a $1.4 million grant from the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW), a program of

variety of parameters. “We’re really controlling the environment now,” Kaniss said. “It made a big difference in the building. And it makes it nice, more user-friendly.” Other earth-friendly features include concrete flooring that requires no chemical cleaning products or waxes; low-flow toilet and faucet fixtures that save water; and wood flooring certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Nearly 95 percent of the construction waste – toilets, concrete, rebar, steel, and the like – was recycled

, courses in the chosen area of specialty, and clinical experience in the chosen area of specialty.  Despite not having a background in nursing, as part of the completion of the master’s program, students become eligible to pass state-based exams and certifications so they can practice as nurse practitioners, clinical leaders, and more. There are many different types of MSN programs available, including RN to MSN, BSN to MSN, and entry-level MSN program options. Most MSN programs can be completed in 2-3

course that meets College Reading and Learning Association guidelines. For Crosetto and Miller, both CRLA certified, training to become a tutor has similarities to training for athletic success. MEN’S TENNIS – JAMES CROSETTO A smile comes easily to the face of James Crosetto, a senior from Eatonville, Wash., who is majoring in computer science and computer engineering. The tall, blond-headed Crosetto is justifiably proud of the classroom acumen that has led to a 3.88 grade point average. His natural

to a definitive conclusion regarding Proposition 1 will attend the debate at PLU. “The advocating and doubting of standpoints, publicly, offers a mechanism for a community to determine the best course of action,” says Eckstein. “Tacoma citizens are invited to come hear the best reasons for and against an issue that we’ll be voting on a few weeks later.” Eckstein, who also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication at PLU, believes that pairing seasoned debaters with issue experts