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arrange them daily so that no two shall walk twice abreast.” Utilizing Block Design, Steiner Triple Systems, and Kirkman Triple Systems, we examine how to construct a solution. Using that information, then we explore how to generalize the problem, and apply the concepts with a Java program. Saturday, May 5th, Room 2149:00am – Counting Q Matthew Dixon We will begin by building Stern’s Diatomic Array, and then take a mathematical voyage through Stern’s Crushed Array and into Stern’s Diatomic Sequence
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PLU New Faculty Orientation for new faculty is not a one-time event but continues throughout the academic year.
Welcome to Pacific Lutheran UniversityWe are very pleased that you will be joining our faculty as someone who is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. On these webpages you will find important information which will help you in your orientation to the university and assist you throughout the year.Quick Links New Faculty Orientation Schedule City of Tacoma Information Pierce County Information Parkland InformationOrientation for new faculty is not a one-time event but
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 21, 2016)- Senior Tyler Dobies and first-year Caitlin Johnston say spring break changed their lives. While some Pacific Lutheran University students may have gone on vacation or had fun in the sun, other Lutes – like Johnston and Dobies – were busy…
Center for Global and Community Engaged Education. In partnership with the PLU Diversity Center, the trip sent eight students to Georgia and South Carolina to study environmental justice in a civil rights context. The trip focused largely on the history of racism and slavery, the importance of primary resources in an economic context and modern devices in society that unjustly divide people into different socioeconomic and racial areas. “The whole experience was very meaningful,” Dobies said. “It put
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For two decades, the Makah people have welcomed PLU students to Neah Bay to learn about the tribe’s culture and history.
each year to learn about a native tribe he’s researched for decades. It’s designed as an introduction to anthropology, but it offers so much more to those who enroll. Neah Bay is an immersive study away experience just four hours from PLU’s campus. It offers a glimpse into a community that works hard to preserve its culture and sovereignty, teaching tribal members and outsiders alike about the rich history and entrenched values of the Makah people. “It is like the students who are going this year
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The STEM Education minor will provide focused study for students who are interested in both Education and the STEM fields.
STEM Education MinorThe STEM Education minor will provide focused study for students who are interested in both Education and the STEM fields. The program is well suited for any student interested in exploring the vocation of teaching or who enjoys science outreach and science communication. This minor includes courses in Education and Natural Sciences and includes service learning.Why STEM Education?There is a need for excellent teachers with strong content knowledge in STEM who are able to
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PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.
Year and received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Each year, the Montana Teacher of the Year program recognizes a teacher who exemplifies the best in the teaching profession. It is the highest honor a Montana teacher can receive. Prior to taking a position as a virtual instructional coach, Anderson taught earth science, chemistry and physics at Powell County High School in Deer Lodge, and oceanography online through the Montana Digital Academy. In the classroom
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 28, 2016)- There were lots of tears as band members from Tamana Girls High School in Japan said farewell to their new friends from Graham-Kapowsin High School, located about 13 miles southeast of Pacific Lutheran University. Miho Takekawa, percussion instructor at PLU…
study and perform together at the university. Learn more about PLU musicVisit the music department's website for more information about programs, facilities and more.Tamana and G-K are a perfect match, Takekawa said, mainly because both schools are located in rural areas (Tamana is based in Kumamoto on Japan’s southernmost island). Members of the all-girls high school stayed with host families, all households that G-K band students call home. The Japanese students attended classes at the Graham high
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she led the piano area and taught music theory. She has also been on the faculty of the Preparatory Division of the Peabody Institute and served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado. Interested in scholarship, Dr. Powers has presented on topics including managing performance anxiety, the influence of the great pianist Ricardo Viñes, and birdsong depictions in piano music. She is a proponent of new music, and has recently given the Latin American premiere of Mark Janello’s Concerto
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piano area and taught music theory. She has also been on the faculty of the Preparatory Division of the Peabody Institute and served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado. Interested in scholarship, Dr. Powers has presented on topics including managing performance anxiety, the influence of the great pianist Ricardo Viñes, and birdsong depictions in piano music. She is a proponent of new music, and has recently given the Latin American premiere of Mark Janello’s Concerto for Two
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is Prof. Michael Halvorson (History/Innovation Studies), who will co-host the podcast. The team will read relevant historiography and primary sources, then record and edit podcasts in PLU’s Martin J. Neeb Center. Hotels and Sustainability Kristin Moniz (Business, Economics) has received funding to study the business and economic history of hotels, with an emphasis on how the hospitality industry has managed sustainability initiatives over the past 40 years. A long-time resident of Hawaii, Kristin
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