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, think again! Though anthropology does look at stones and bones, it also examines the politics, medicine, kinship, art, and religion of various peoples and times. This makes the study of anthropology a complex task, for it requires an understanding of the basics from numerous disciplines such as geology, biology, art, and psychology. The four fields of anthropology are cultural anthropology, how people live in groups today, linguistics, the study of language, biological anthropology, the study of
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courses developed by faculty during previous semesters. Example sites include Introduction to Sociology, General Chemistry, How Writing Works, Introduction to Psychology, the Profession of Theatre, and an online Introduction to Music course. Check out a few of these courses for Sakai inspiration and ideas that might be useful in your own teaching. Resources to Experiment with Sakai If you are interested in improving your skills with Sakai, consider requesting a Sakai Sandbox site where you can
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to withstand severe loads without breaking. Used now in a wide range of fields including epidemiology, psychology, business, biology and ecological science, public policy, post-disaster recovery and community development, the term has evolved into a concept that describes the capacity to withstand and overcome the stress and devastation related to traumatic events such as violent conflict, forced migration, major epidemics, natural disasters and climate change. The Lone Fir at Chambers Bay has
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September 23, 2009 ‘We were made to move’ By Chris Albert When Professor Colleen Hacker was lecturing on the psychology of marathon running, a student in the audience began to think: “I can do that.” “Being able to share what you love with someone who also loves it is one of life’s greatest joys,” Hacker said. “To me it’s the best part of being a life-long learner.” In her spare time, PLU Professor Colleen Hacker runs marathons. In her spare time, Hacker runs marathons and hikes across
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Math Professors Bryan and Celine Dorner has served over a thousand kids from more than ten schools over the past eight years. The program exists to highlight the importance of math despite a bleak outlook cast by attention to test scores state and nationwide. Currently, approximately half of the 13 Mathlete coaches have declared math as their major. Other students represent a variety of majors including education, psychology and social work. The program is also supported by the leadership of Math
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food she wants affordable. “My diet is largely determined by manager’s specials at QFC,” she admitted. “I’m cheap–I don’t like to spend money–but I like healthy food, so instead of going for the cheap stuff I go for the cheap quality food.” Major: psychology Hometown: Eagle River, Alaska Staple Food: whole grain pasta and hummus Specialty: “Strawberry Champagne cupcakes. They have champagne in the cake, champagne in the frosting, and strawberries and champagne in the filling.” Where she gets her
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Alumna kicks up heels in Seattle production of “Oklahoma!” Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012 Kirsten deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year. That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much
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Sarah Saavedra ’22 shares her experience as a first-gen college student Sarah Saavedra ’22 is a social work major with a minor in psychology and a certificate in Peace Corps Prep. The Auburn resident is the first in her family to go to college. She credits her many scholarships for navigating college as a first-year student.… June 8, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesClubs & OrganizationsCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityInvolvementJusticeLife on
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roles as world citizens. PLU offers a full range of liberal arts academic programs – such as psychology, history and the natural sciences – anchored by a college of arts and sciences. The university also provides students the opportunity for professional study in business, communication and arts, education, nursing, social work, and physical education. Each of these programs maintains a strong liberal arts emphasis at its core. Master’s degrees are offered in business, education, marriage and family
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landed a position as a postdoctoral associate at the Yale Institute of Global Health in New Haven, Connecticut, where she spends her time analyzing factors that have caused child vaccination rates to decline in many parts of the country.Not that poring over such data was always her forte. Her passion was kindled years ago as a psychology undergrad at PLU — even if she had to overcome her initial dread of statistics and methods first. “I was terrified to take that class because I never considered
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