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  • You’re invited to attend the upcoming Pauling Symposium and Poster Session on November 4th at the University of Puget Sound. The  2023  Pauling Medal   has been awarded to   Professor Laura Gagliardi , Richard and Kathy Leventhal Professor, University of Chicago. Registration for the…

    2023 Pauling Medal Symposium at the University of Puget Sound Posted by: nicolacs / October 9, 2023 October 9, 2023 You’re invited to attend the upcoming Pauling Symposium and Poster Session on November 4th at the University of Puget Sound. The 2023 Pauling Medal has been awarded to Professor Laura Gagliardi, Richard and Kathy Leventhal Professor, University of Chicago. Registration for the poster session and symposium lectures are free, but the evening banquet is a ticketed event with

  • PLU profs and pastry professionals pack a presentation profoundly full of pickles Come learn the mysteries behind pickling and get a few free samples during Pickled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 in Rieke 103 (Leraas Hall) . The pickled plates to pick…

    with free food, the presentation will include the opportunity to see an electric pickle. Read Previous Farewell Reception 2012 Read Next Athlete. Coach. Educator. COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning

  • The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students. The application deadline is January 23, 2023 at 5 PM Pacific Time. Apply here: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23KIeLLRu8E4wdM Examples of…

    : Biomedical Sciences Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health What Equity Interns can expect: A $3,200 stipend paid during the program Hands-on research experience Mentoring and advising about your individual career pathway Weekly seminars with fellow interns, faculty, and scientist mentors Scientific poster presentation of your summer research project For more information please go to https://www.ohsu.edu/center-for-diversity-inclusion/equity

  • This information session is for prospective candidates interested in the  Master of Biomedical Engineering degree at the University of Portland: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Hosted by Associate Dean, Dr. Shaz Vijlee, and Engineering Professor, Dr. Katie Bieryla; you will…

    Biomedical Engineering Information Session Posted by: nicolacs / December 7, 2021 December 7, 2021 This information session is for prospective candidates interested in the Master of Biomedical Engineering degree at the University of Portland: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Hosted by Associate Dean, Dr. Shaz Vijlee, and Engineering Professor, Dr. Katie Bieryla; you will learn more about how this program combines innovative coursework and faculty expertise with applied

  • The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students.  Examples of internship tracks include: Biomedical Studies Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems…

    Interns expect A $4,000 stipend paid during the program Paid housing and food support offered. Hands-on intensive research experience Weekly educational seminars hosted by faculty and scientific mentors The program concludes with a scientific poster symposium open to all OHSU. Things to Know The 2024 Summer Equity Research Program will run from June 24 – August 16, 2024. Here is the application link: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cC4cMsfshpjfEsm Read Previous Mississippi State University

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The beginning of a new academic year provides an opportunity to reflect on effective teaching practices and perhaps try something new. Consider the practice of using “essential questions” during the instructional process. Essential questions explore salient, fundamental ideas that are…

    concept is quite simple and the strategy has been in use since the time of Socrates. Best of all, discussing essential questions fits perfectly with PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry. The Socratic seminar is one effective way to structure inquiry in a course. However, I believe using essential questions offers a simpler strategy that can be implemented across all academic levels and disciplines, including ones that rely heavily upon factual knowledge and performance

  • By Sean Horner YouTube video players and audio players can now be embedded in any instance of Sakai’s rich-text editor ( CKEditor ) while avoiding the use of the Adobe Flash Player. The CKEditor is embedded within many Sakai tools including Forums, Mailtool, Assignments, Lessons,…

    do I embed a YouTube video in a text box? How do I embed an audio player in a text box?   Why avoid Adobe Flash? Content relying on Adobe Flash cannot be displayed to users of iPads and iPhones. Furthermore, Flash is a decaying web technology with many security vulnerabilities, severe enough for Chrome and Firefox to begin blocking Flash content by default. We recommend that instructors using content that depends on Adobe Flash begin to find alternatives. If you’re not sure if you have Flash

  • UC, Morken powered by wind turbines As of Jan. 1, nearly 20 percent of the university’s energy is being purchased from renewable sources. The commitment to purchase “green” energy stems from the culture of the university, said Dave Kohler, director of facilities. Renewable energy is…

    program certifies green buildings, evaluating them in five credit areas and awarding points. One of those credit areas was a two-year commitment to purchase energy from renewable sources. Through Parkland Light and Water, the university contracted with the Bonneville Power Administration to purchase energy from a renewable source, namely wind. The University Center renovation provided another opportunity to incorporate LEED principles into the project. Among other sustainable features, the decision

  • Corbitt wishes to leave audiences ‘inspired and hopeful’ As director Kristina Corbitt walked into the room where she was supposed to be meeting her cast and crew for a rehearsal, she was shocked to find the room dark.“There was only one other person, sitting on…

    weeks, PLU junior Corbitt, along with the cast and crew of “The Skin of Our Teeth,” have been busy rehearsing for four hours almost every day. During her first year at PLU, Corbitt was involved in every single production of the first semester. More recently, however, she has taken a directing course and served as a stage manager. “I was involved in the theater program in high school,” Corbitt said, “And I really admired the choices in the productions of the university. I think that’s what drew me to

  • During a ceremony of remembrance in Red Square, the Norwegian Flag is raised for the victims of the terror attacks this summer. (Photo by John Froschauer) PLU professor remembers Norway’s peaceful response to attacks of terror By Katie Scaff ’13 The dignity and resolve of…

    extremists affects us all.” The attacks made Norwegians ask who they are and what they wanted to become, according to Berguson. In the days after the attacks they chose to focus on their identity rather than fear and revenge. It was a time for self-reflection. “I had to suspend my working cultural codes,” Berguson said. She was taken aback when complete strangers would strike up small talk with her. “These short conversations were not part of any experiences I had ever had before,” said Berguson. “In the