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vibrant connections between alumni enjoying success and students searching for success post PLU. Those relationships can flourish through meaningful internship experiences for every student, career exploration through alumni connections at innovative companies, mentoring relationships, opportunities for lifelong learning, like international alumni travel seminars led by PLU faculty, and more. In all this work, we imagine new ways for Lutes to support each other throughout all phases of life.
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. Active learning strategies, the flipped classroom model, and cohort learning models are all examined for their potential in improving student success rates and increasing diversity in chemistry. A survey was also conducted at PLU to answer the following questions: 1. Do positive high school chemistry class experiences correlate to future interest in chemistry and STEM fields? 2. If so, what teaching strategies increase students’ enjoyment and success in chemistry classes? 3. Are there key
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contexts. Her dissertation was a study of how three religious communities, one Buddhist, one Christian, and one Muslim, sought to address environmental degradation, economic inequality, and stability of food supplies through their practice and support of sustainable agricultural practices. Before coming PLU, she was Adjunct Lecturer in the Religious Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Environmental Studies and Sciences Departments at Santa Clara University. There, she taught Experiential Learning
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PLU? I initially chose PLU because their school of nursing has an exceptional reputation for excellence. After visiting the campus I realized that PLU has many other attributes besides their exemplary nursing program. I felt that the size of the classrooms, student population, and campus would both facilitate my learning and ensure that I never felt like just another face in the crowd. In addition, the location of PLU appealed to me because it allowed me to receive a bachelor degree from a highly
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happened, our students responded in the best ways open to them, not as objective and neutral witnesses to history, but as sensitive and conscientious participants in it.” Sill agreed, noting that the day, in many ways, was even more educational than she expected. “Our students wound up learning an even more important lesson about citizenship in a democracy,” she said. “Knowing the value of being the voice of opposition when it is uncomfortable and how to do so safely and respectfully.” Meanwhile, the
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people see on the wall matter. I recognize that the presidency isn’t all about me, it’s about stewardship of the mission. We are charged to build and sustain a community that reflects generations of students — those that came before, those we serve today, and those yet to join us. A university is always evolving and learning, and these words focus on what matters. ” Furthermore, Belton says, PLU must continue to work harder to support equity for all students once they arrive on campus. “If you’re
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spent learning and applying the science of psychology gave me an informed eye toward effective methods of treating patients. Additionally, I am inspired by PLU’s mission for community leadership and have brought that mission with me to the communities that I am currently a part of and the communities that I plan to serve in the future. Kendra Saathoff ’17: Feminist Student Union was a medium through which I connected with others who identify as feminists. It created a space for the dialogue I
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and Life After PLU Michael: “Did this lead to a job or other learning experiences for you?” Matt: “During my senior year, I took an internship at a software company in Bellevue doing sales support—basically helping them with their research and presentations. Then I began interviewing with other software companies for an actual job after graduation. After a series of interviews, I have been hired at a software company in Boulder, Colorado called VictorOPS. This group provides incident management
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more importantly, I know that the faces people see on the wall matter. I recognize that the presidency isn’t all about me, it’s about stewardship of the mission. We are charged to build and sustain a community that reflects generations of students — those that came before, those we serve today, and those yet to join us. A university is always evolving and learning, and these words focus on what matters. ” Furthermore, Belton says, PLU must continue to work harder to support equity for all students
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,” Wade said. “It was a tremendous learning opportunity. It gave us the sense that we were charting a course.” When he graduated, Wade left OR with 10 trained volunteer trip leaders – the next generation of caretakers for a program finally starting to flourish. Current Outdoor RecSnowshoeing in the mountains. Current Outdoor RecHiking in the hills. Current Outdoor RecClimbing a cliff wall. Current Outdoor RecPosing for a photo while on a hike. Twenty years later, the modern-day version of Outdoor Rec
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