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What is DataFest? DataFest is a competition sponsored by the American Statistical Association (ASA) where teams of up to four students participate in a weekend-long data analysis session. Teams are given large and complex sets of data from real-world organizations and businesses, and the teams’ results may have an impact on research, policies, or decisions in those institutions. Over the course of two days, teams work around the clock to create a thoughtful analysis to present to the judges and

are doing rubric-based/differential assessment % of courses are incorporating best practices (pedagogical innovation) General Education Program Survey/Trend data with WRIT 101 assessmentMetric created Gen Ed capstone classClass started Excellence in areas of distinction (Intl Educ, Student/Fac Collab, Vocation) % of total students involved in one of these % of UG graduating class that has done one/two/all of these % of High Impact Practices as defined by AACU used by PLU Enhance Student

/School Leadership. Now: Leifsen is the principal of Ferrucci Junior High School in Puyallup, Wash. When I arrived on campus at PLU, I was able to explore my options with regards to finding vocation to match my passions. I sang in the choirs, became involved in residence-hall leadership and was an RA. I quickly realized that medicine was not going to be my path to serving my community and bettering the lives of children, but rather, becoming an educator would afford me the real opportunity to impact

tennis program for 30 years, winning at least a share of 24 Northwest Conference championships and appearing in 20 NAIA National Tournaments during that stretch. He compiled a 400-196 record, and he added 90 wins during six seasons as head coach of the Lute women’s team. That on-court success, however, was secondary to the impact he had off the court. “Mike was a guy who didn’t coach the X’s and O’s as much as he coached the person, and that really at the end of the day is what made him successful

clip of sun shining through the leaves of a tree. Fade to black.] Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the features, processes and history of the earth. Earth scientists are central to addressing the challenges and issues facing the world in the 21st century, such as global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources. As an Earth Science major at PLU, you’ll get to take courses ranging from conservation of natural

that soon after the weekend ended, the alumni office was asked about a 90th reunion. “Choir of the West has a really strong affinity and people really identify strongly with it and I think that, from the stories I hear, Choir of the West had a big impact on people’s experience,” Nolan Ryan, assistant director of Alumni and Constituent Relations, said.   Amy Wigstrom ’96 was in the Choir of the West under the direction of Richard Sparks, and her time in the choir was a highlight of her PLU

Future of Jewish – Christian Relations 2014 – Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change 2013 – Lutheran Perspectives on Jesus of Nazareth 2012 – Political LifeOur speakers include: Lutheran womanist theologian and ethicist Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace (Shaw University Divinity School).  As a scholar, Rev. Dr. Wallace has published African American Grief (2005) and the experience of widowhood for black women.  As an ELCA Lutheran pastor, she has led in many capacities in the church nationally

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the hours of Financial Services?Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Financial Services is closed on designated university holidays. What are the hours of the Cashier?Monday through Friday, 9:00am -12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm The Cashier is closed on designated university holidays. Accounts PayableWhen does the Business Office disburse checks for vendors and for reimbursement?Generally, on Fridays.  This is subject to change when

and environmental issues and religion’s role in social change. Dr. McGoldrick makes her home in Tacoma with her seven year old daughter.  When she is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her daughter, going for long runs, and training for 1/2 Ironman events.