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, and in doing so learning more about themselves as scientists and thinking about science as a career.” A polymer chemist by trade, Waldow is currently studying and developing solid polymer electrolytes for use in lithium ion batteries. This work could lead to substantial improvements in performance and safety in these batteries, which are commonly found in smartphones. Additionally, his contributions to grant writing have helped lead to necessary scientific equipment for PLU’s Chemistry Department

administration, finance, and marketing analytics. “Dr. Mulder is a dynamic, forward-thinking and thoughtful leader who is dedicated to the success of PLU business students,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As a distinguished scholar who is highly involved in our local business community, Dr. Mulder exemplifies PLU’s commitment to inquiry, service, leadership and care.” Mulder, who has taught at PLU for eight years, is a graduate of the undergraduate business and MBA programs at PLU. He says he’ll bring his

campus.” Anna Van Vleet looks out at a viewpoint in Meteora during her J-term study away in Greece. (Photo by Olivia Brownfield) Studying Away at PLUPLU is a globally-focused university that remains committed to providing high-quality study away programs as a high-impact experiential practice that enhances students’ capacity for critical thought, written and verbal expression, intercultural communication, as well as their knowledge about the interconnectedness of the world through the exploration of

faculty facilitate peer learning and discourse. Blog writing can also encourage the personal reflection and processing of content that is critical to deeper learning. Though the potential uses are endless, blogging requires commitment from the instructor and students to be successful and worthwhile. To help you use your time wisely, I have gathered resources and advice for you here. How do you know if blogging would work well in your course? There is no easy answer to that question; however, before

have for students coming into your course. 4. Course Learning Objectives and PLU Integrated Learning Objectives: Your course learning objectives clarify the overall knowledge and skills students should acquire by the end of the course.  It is also a good idea to specify ILO’s that your course supports. 5. Class Expectations: It is critical for instructors to explicitly state expectations for student behavior, communication, attendance, participation, and other policies important for the course. 6

perform abroad at least once during their four years at PLU. “Enhancing the endowment for the financial support of students is critical to ensuring access to college for all, regardless of their economic standing,” said Karl Stumo, vice president for admission and enrollment services. “It also enables the university to attract a diverse group of highly-qualified students, and enrich their educational experiences.” The Agnes Berge Smith Music Scholarship is a good example. “It’s one of the most

Goodwill, said these diversion campaigns help Washington residents find employment. “School and household donations are critical fuel for lowering the unemployment rate in Pierce and the other 14 counties we serve,” Myhre said. “School cleanup efforts help 9,800 southwest Washington residents with job training and placement in multiple career fields.” This year, the Office of Sustainability said it hopes to direct more than 250,000 pounds away from landfills by increasing Goodwill collections by 13

media members and advisors nationwide. For five days, we each got to delight in the two “conferencing” perks: education and adventure. Our PLU group attended conference sessions geared toward fine-tuning our skills and inspiring our creativity. Students, advisors and professionals from all over facilitated conversations on everything from copy editing and design to critical reporting and journalistic ethics.Mast MediaLearn more about student media at PLUOutside the sessions, each of us conversed

’24, criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24, and biology major Ash Bechtel ’24 may be just beginning their professional careers, but they are years into their vocational and community service. This issue also showcases PLU alumni and professors who provide wellness services and design systems critical to human flourishing. I hope you are as inspired as I am by Brice Johnson ’99’s humanitarian leadership, Cheri Souza ’01’s philanthropy, and Professor Erik Hammerstrom’s spiritual care. This issue

colleagues and Indigenous scholars from other nations. Currently, I am involved in two major research projects: a place-based study on competing and collaborating stories and perspectives with Dr. Kikki Jernsletten, a Sámi colleague in Norway, and a project on Indigenous aesthetics with an international group of Indigenous scholars including Sámi, Cree, Maori, and Native Hawaiians. Both projects involve developing critical scholarly approaches deriving from Indigenous ways of knowing.This research focus