Page 313 • (6,010 results in 0.062 seconds)
-
Through Personal Experience, an Empathy for Transfer Students When Laura Polcyn ’74, ’79 arrived at PLU as a transfer student in the business program, she had saved enough money from two years of full-time work to afford PLU. This experience made her value her PLU education all the more, and instilled an empathy for students who want to come to PLU but may face financial hurdles in affording a college education. That’s why, almost 40 years later, Laura and husband Mark have decided to leave
-
Jes Takla Associate Dean for Campus Life, Co-Curricular Learning, and Assessment Phone: 253-535-7597 Email: jes.takla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.A., College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University B.F.A., Photography & Fiber Material Studies, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Selected Presentations ACPA Annual Convention, Flourish and flow: Cultivating creative mindfulness to support student success, Houston, TX (March 2018) NASPA Annual Conference, Flourish and
-
to the Bodleian Library. I am studying Education, and my schedule is preset for me. Can I participate in IHON-Oxford? Yes! While it is true that the Education program has a tight schedule, we have had several successful Education majors attend IHON-Oxford in their Sophomore years. It takes a little planning, but you can absolutely do it. Contact Program Director Dr. Arthur Strum or IHON Director Seth Dowland for help scheduling.
-
experience is in education. She taught middle school for three years right out of college, then taught physical education and health at the high school level for an additional seven years. Childress-White graduated with honors from Wenatchee Valley College in 1989, where she won the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges’ Art Fiero Award as the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year in 1989. She was a three-sport athlete at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore., graduating Magna Cum Laude in
-
Fundraising for Future Lutes PLU students impact their community and the world every day, for causes ranging from athletics to advocacy groups. But there is one group of PLU students who directly impact the lives of their peers. The TelALutes “friend raise” and fund raise throughout the academic year for something all Lutes value: their education. With majors ranging from Anthropology to Biology, each student has a perspective unique to their PLU experience. They all bring something different
-
Allison Drago Executive Director of Education Leadership Programs She/Her Phone: 253-535-7273 Email: dragoab@plu.edu Professional Biography Responsibilities Programs: Principal Preparation Program Superintendent Ed.D If you need to meet with me, please schedule an appointment by email or phone! Biography Allison Drago is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience in P-12 public schools, serving in roles ranging from teacher and school principal to central office leader. She holds
-
Doreen Splinter, MA Clinic Coordinator Phone: 253-535-7337 Email: splintdk@plu.edu Office Location: Health Center Professional Biography Education Certified Medical Assistant, Pierce County Community College, 1979 Professional Memberships/Organizations Diabetic Association of America Biography I joined PLU and Health Services in 2003. I like to camp, travel with my husband of 28+ years, read, work in my yard and garden, walk my dog Lucy, and exercise. I love spending time with my daughter
-
Doreen Splinter, MA Clinic Coordinator Phone: 253-535-7337 Email: splintdk@plu.edu Office Location:Health Center Professional Biography Education Certified Medical Assistant, Pierce County Community College, 1979 Professional Memberships/Organizations Diabetic Association of America Biography Doreen joined PLU and the Health Center in 2003. She likes to camp, travel with her husband of 28+ years, read, work in her yard and garden, walk her dog Lucy, and exercise. She loves spending time with
-
child prevented him from envisioning a future in which higher education was valuable or even possible. Instead, the hardships he endured were his instruction. “I was first educated in the adult world,” Cushman said, adding that domestic violence, drug abuse and gang violence were his teachers. “These experiences taught me that unless I worked as hard as I could to get out of where I was, I would only repeat what was being shown to me.” (Video by PLU) Determined to break the cycle, Cushman thus
-
to communicate, and prepares them for continuing their Chinese studies. It is appropriate for students with 50-100 hours of formal education in modern Chinese, who have mastered 150 Chinese characters. HSK level 2 is for elementary learners who can use Chinese in a simple and direct manner, applying it in a basic fashion in their daily lives. It is appropriate for students with 100-150 hours of formal education in modern Chinese, who have mastered 300 Chinese characters. HSK level 3 is for
Do you have any feedback for us? If so, feel free to use our Feedback Form.