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coursework. As a Tacoma native, it was important for me to stay local so that I could continue serving in my community. I decided ultimately on social work because I believe wholeheartedly in the core values and I wanted them to guide my work throughout my life.Since graduation, you have worked with young people and have accomplished so much. How do you think those experiences prepared you for your new job at PLU? I have worked with youth and young adults in many different ways. Youth in foster care
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students in analyzing lab-generated mutant seed populations in partnership with Danforth. Students care for the plants, recording the number of seedheads produced and any branches or unusual seedheads or leaf shapes. At the semester’s end, students collect seeds from each millet plant to mail back to Danforth, along with their findings.Expanding knowledge and opportunityThe Mutant Millets project refines Setaria viridis, a small, hardy grass that grows wild throughout North America. Otherwise known as
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lives, choose where they go to school or work and have access to water and food. You can’t help but care about hearing people talk about their hopes and dreams after seeing them denied on a first-hand basis. What type of work do you perform as PLU’s Vet Corps Navigator? I help provide our military-affiliated students (veterans, spouses or dependents) with peer-to-peer mentorship. In their transition to academic life, they have different barriers or obstacles than traditional students do. They have a
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this guide to assist faculty in requesting instructor editions from publishers. I cannot meet the textbook adoption deadline. What should I do?We realize not all faculty can meet the adoption deadlines and new classes, sections and instructor changes sometimes come after adoption deadlines. These requests should be made as soon as information is available. We are committed to supporting PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care–for other people
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. Exchange Visitors may be subject to the regulations of the Affordable Care Act.Arrival and OrientationArrival Upon arrival to PLU, exchange visitors must report to the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education for introductions, orientation, and immigration reporting. A staff member at the Wang Center will need to make a copy of your DS-2019, I-94 Card, Passport, and Visa. She will also review your insurance policy with you at this time. Once this process is finished, you will be given a
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mortified, that his writing is receiving national attention. Even 30 years into his writing career, he still feels exposed at the thought of so many people reading his work. However, he is gratified to see the value readers find in his poetry. “I myself care about poetry so deeply,” Professor Barot said. “I love the work of many poets, and it’s wonderful to think of my own work contributing to that kind of economy.” The Galleons, by Professor Rick Barot Published by Milkweed Editions, The Galleons has
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maybe learn some new tricks within software you already know, these videos are a great place to get started. Graphic design with Canva Video editing with iMovie, WeVideo, and Premiere Pro Audio editing with Audacity Website building with WordPress and Google Sites Cloud storage and file management with Google Drive Document creation with Google Docs If you have questions about any of these topics or other software titles, or want to find ways to incorporate technology projects into your class
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Nurse & Educator Dependent Commitment For students whose parents are nurses or educators For our 130+ year history, the fields of nursing and education have been fundamental to PLU. Preparing our students to serve their communities as thoughtful, highly-trained, and effective nurses and educators has always been a core part of what we do and aligns with our mission of service, leadership and care. Now, motivated by gratitude and institutional history, we’re making a pledge to the families of
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up every morning and say, “I am a musician, and that is what gives me life.” As long as I am happy and my music makes others happy, that’s all I care about. Read Previous Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies Read Next Around the PNW: Rock climbing with PLU Outdoor Rec 🧗♂️ LATEST POSTS YouTube Short: PLU Parkland Night Market & Taste of Garfield Street September 30, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay September 23, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar
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of five kids. My desire to teach my little cousins and siblings while growing up signaled to me that teaching might be a good path. Also, my dad passed away when I was in third grade, and my teachers really stepped up to support me. I remember that so fondly. Trauma can really affect students, and I want to be able to show the same care and concern to my students as my teachers showed for me.What led you to PLU? My oldest sister attended PLU for a couple of years, so I was familiar with PLU. I
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