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The Virtues of Video Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer I recently offered a workshop on “flipping the classroom” and it has me thinking more and more about the virtues of instructional videos.  Even if you are not ready for a full classroom flip, instructional videos are a great way to boost students’ academic performance.  The key is to create 5-10 minute recordings that students can easily access.  Videos can be used for everything

Roundup of Actuarial Scholarships Posted by: nicolacs / January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023 The Actuarial Foundation, The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), the Organization of Latinx Actuaries (OLA) and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA) ensures the future of the actuarial profession through its scholarships and reimbursement programs. Recipients of Foundation scholarships are selected by representatives of the actuarial profession, who may one day be their

A Symphony of Light Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 10, 2017 February 10, 2017 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerPacific Lutheran University presents the U.S. premiere of ‘Nordic Light Symphony,’ a multimedia production inspired by the Northern LightsThe Aurora Borealis is the largest optical phenomenon in the Earth’s upper atmosphere; a spectacular event, that many only dream of seeing. For those that aspire to see this natural phenomenon, you can get a glimpse at Pacific Lutheran

A Slice of Paradise Posted by: Kate Williams / March 28, 2018 March 28, 2018 A Slice of ParadiseThe Malick Folk Performing Company from Trinidad and Tobago will perform from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 22 in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts.Malick is the premier folk performing company of Trinidad and Tobago. The award-winning group travels internationally to represent its country, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the indigenous culture of the twin-island nation

May 10, 2010 Lost Boy of Sudan By Chris Albert The table in David Akuien’s South Hall apartment is covered with textbooks and worksheets, filled with meticulous notes. He sits down at the table and spends hours studying – this day it’s for an environmental studies test. David Aukien doesn’t blame or lament on the hardships he’s experienced. “It’s the card I’ve been dealt and you just have to deal with the card you’ve been dealt.” (Photos by John Froschauer) The glow of a television is behind

October 13, 2010 The impact of eating By Kari Plog ’11 Ethics is not normally the first thing that comes to mind when dishing up your dinner plate, but for Beth Ann Johnson ethics is vital in making dietary choices. The conference will explore the ethics of eating. “The idea is we can eat in a sustainable way that’s good for the planet and the people who produce [the food],” Johnson said. Johnson, a member of Trinity Lutheran’s Hunger Committee, is one of the primary planners for the event

June 30, 2011 Life of the Mind: One student’s journey shapes the landscape of PLU, by imagining the past By Chris Albert Standing under the branches of a Garry oak tree on the hill behind the University Center, Reed Ojala-Barbour ’11 takes stock of the open space in front of him. He’s imagining what it must have been like more than 100 years ago – before the basketball court, sand volleyball court, and the well-manicured lawn bordered by a dry creek bed and residence halls. Reed Ojala-Barbour

October 29, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-kQtIZQI A Night of Musical Theater By Katie Baumann ’14 Night of Musical Theater, a beloved yearly tradition at PLU, will take on a deeper tone for its 2012 show. Under the direction of Communication major, Alex Domine ‘12, the production will run Nov. 1 through 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. “This one can be seen as quite political,” Domine said. “It’s very cathartic. It’s definitely going to tug on some people’s heartstrings from the very

July 11, 2013 reThinking how sustainability is taught at PLU using a novel approach at reDesign House. The art of sustainability By Chris Albert Across the street from the Martin J. Neeb Center sits an old house – not built to the exacting LEED environmental standards of Neeb, but being remodeled as an expression of the possibilities of sustainable practices at PLU. At first glance, it’s difficult to see the differences between this house and the many other ramblers that dot the neighborhood

October 17, 2013 Life of the Mind: Democracy & the American Dream – for DREAMers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Pk401CS6M About the DREAM Act – and DREAMers Named after the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, a measure first proposed in 2001, DREAMers are undocumented immigrant high-school graduates who are willing and ready to pursue their educational and life goals, yet unable to do so. The DREAMers label is evocative of the familiar concept of The American Dream, and