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Katrina Hay https://www.plu.edu/itech/faculty-spotlight/hay/

Katrina Hay, PhDDivision of Natural Sciences, Department of PhysicsLightboard for Instructional Videos Dr. Katrina Hay (PLU Photo/Katie Martell) Katrina is an associate professor in the physics department, where she enjoys teaching a range of courses. Her research interests include fluid dynamics, observational astronomy and physics education research. At PLU, she has mentored undergraduate interns in fluid physics phenomenology and she is looking forward to working with students on

Seattle Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ – five Lutes, one stage, hitting the high notes in fun https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2011/12/13/seattle-operas-porgy-and-bess-five-lutes-one-stage-hitting-the-high-notes-in-fun/

McIntyre ’74, also graduated with a degree in education from PLU. After teaching in various places around the country, McIntyre now teaches theater arts in the Seattle Public School District to middle school and elementary age children. “I like to say I walked across the stage twice,” she laughed. “My mother was pregnant with me when she graduated.” McIntyre auditioned on a whim. “I figured, why not?,” she laughed. And she was glad she did. “It was such an awesome experience, working with so many

Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Edwin Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2020/05/17/faculty-feature-edwin-powell/

; combine that with attainable goals and we create an environment of optimistic energy. Tell us a few fun experiences that you’ve had since you began teaching at PLU. I love the importance PLU gives to being a world citizen. Travel with students or performing ensembles is truly life changing. The Wind Ensemble has toured China, Australia, Spain and Portugal. My study away class goes to Vienna, Leipzig, Prague, Berlin, and Salzburg. All of these experiences are incredibly fun and full of adventures. And

Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2020/06/22/faculty-feature-jeffrey-bell-hanson/

you’ve had since you began teaching at PLU. Lots, but the orchestra tours in Europe have to be highlights. I don’t think I have ever had a better concert experience than our last concert in Barcelona in 2017. Favorite way to unwind after a long week of teaching and grading? The Saturday morning walk with my wife and our dog, Chloe.Just for fun!Cats or dogs? Dogs! They don’t make me sneeze. Coffee or chocolate? Must I choose? French fries or hash browns? Same answer, but I really should order the

Global focus nets Fulbrights https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2007/11/16/global-focus-nets-fulbrights/

Chagas disease in the Pastaza province of Ecuador. scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. However, they couldn’t have been surprised – PLU has been doing this for years. In fact, since 1975, 78 PLU students have received the award. “That PLU ranked so high testifies not only to the quality of PLU, but to the quality of a liberal arts education,” said Troy Storfjell

Course Syllabus Policy https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/curricular-policies-practices-and-procedures/syllabus-template-policy-for-undergraduate-courses/

courses to which they are assigned. Faculty are also obligated to submit their course syllabi annually and to participate in completing the annual course review at the end of each academic year or as required for program review purposes. Additionally, faculty are obligated to provide syllabi and course review materials intact to the next person who will be teaching in the course, should they no longer be assigned to teach in a given course. The following syllabus components are approved through the

Physical & Psychological Expectations https://www.plu.edu/nursing/application/physical-psychological-expectations/

Sound area) Full/Part Time: Full and Part Time General Responsibilities/Requirements: The nursing student is responsible for performing patient assessment, planning care delivery, performing nursing intervention and teaching patients, family members and communities about health and illness. Responsibilities include reviewing the patient’s chart, assessing the patient’s medical condition, complaints and concerns, assessing biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of the patient’s health, carrying out

Thinking About Messy War https://www.plu.edu/prism/thinking-about-messy-war/

criticism that I received from veterans, scholars, and active-duty military on Twitter. This was an incredible experience as many in this community are keenly interested in and engaged with issues of moral education in the military, rules of war, and the civilian/military culture gap.Part of the benefit of the teacher-scholar model we embrace at PLU is the ability to enrich both the scholarly and the teaching/learning experience with synergy. Many of the issues that I was wrestling with as a scholar

Discovery – Resolute Online: Fall 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2016/discovery/

participated in a seminar in Chicago on teaching interfaith understanding, which boosted his ability to further PLU’s inclusive mission regarding interfaith education. “The goal is for us to be able to agree to disagree, while protecting the right to our views,” Hammerstrom said. Read MorePLU professor launches new class that immerses students in the local Buddhist community He traveled to Chicago July 31-Aug. 4 for the competitive seminar. He was one of 26 faculty members selected from a nationwide pool

Alternative Transportation Drives Lute’s Work – Resolute Online: Winter 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2019/alternative-transportation/

in communications and minored in music, playing flute in the University Symphony Orchestra. Her first job after graduation was with Symphony Tacoma, where she worked on everything from ticketing to marketing. She and her husband decided they wanted to live abroad, so they earned certificates in teaching English as a foreign language and moved to Prague, in the Czech Republic, where they taught. The Czech capital is also renowned for its transit system. Neither Walker’s experience as a student in