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Rhapsody in Zoom: Recap of Fall Master Classes Online learning during the pandemic has presented multiple challenges to professors and students alike. But one of the shining diamonds to grow out of this pressured environment has been the creation of new opportunities for virtual master classes. Guest artists from around the state and… December 16, 2020 CompositionFacultyOpera
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will propel them to accomplish their goals after graduation. Fred Hutchinson is a prestigious research institution that does not distribute internships frequently. Therefore, Graham’s commitment to PLU students creates opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. MAKE A DIFFERENCE These alumni and others like you are instrumental in providing students important experiential learning opportunities. Students who have an internship while they are in school are almost twice as likely to have a
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with other alumni, staff, family and friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history
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experience or language for those things, so the experience was revolutionary,” he says. “PLU is a great place to ask questions.” In Schwartz’s senior year, he faced new challenges and became deeply familiar with physical and emotional pain after herniating discs in his lower back. Bedridden for a month, the healing process was slow. He started spring quarter later than others, and at times, he’d have to lay down in class in the back row. Depressed and struggling, he managed with the assistance of
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, families with language barriers, people with disabilities, and many others — face more obstacles and need more assistance navigating systems. “While we have some permanent supportive housing, we don’t have enough of it or the resources to both build and provide services,” Lloyd says. “Affordable housing should not be a luxury that some members of our society are able to obtain while others cannot and are forced to live in unsafe conditions or spaces that are uninhabitable. Everyone deserves to have a
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, and beamed with pride afterwards. Asked how they felt about trusting PLU with their child, they were effusive. “She’s had good mentors,” Mary Waite said. “I’ve come to believe it’s the perfect combination,” Chris Waite added. And their daughter? “She knocked it out of the park,” he said. Meet the student researchers In addition to being a talented young researcher, Tran Hoang ’20 excels in translating complex scientific concepts into plain language. That’s good, because her presentation for the
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Scholarship Program Organization for Autism Research Scholarships Scholarships & Resources for Students with Visual Disabilities Sleep Family Scholarship Test Prep Insight Scholarship Job Websites: Ability Jobs Ability Links DisABLED Person Entry Point! Getting Hired Mobility International USA (MIUSA) National Business & Disability Council – For Job Seekers Project Hired Circa NIB CareersWithVision Recruit Disability Trades for People with Learning Disabilities Publications: Ability Magazine ADDitude
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on molecular biology and application of concepts. Prerequisite: BIOL 330. Recommended: BIOL 358, 442, or 445. (4) BIOL 444 : Neurobiology Neurobiology is the study of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior and disease. This course examines the structure and function of neurons and glia, neural development, gross organization of the brain, sensory and motor systems, and higher functions such as learning, memory, and speech. Prerequisite: BIOL 330 or consent of instructor. (4) BIOL 445
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a valuable learning environment for aspiring nurses. He’s hosted half a dozen students over the past 10 years, mostly nursing students from PLU. “It’s very rich in seeing complexity. It’s rich in dealing with very difficult patients,” he said, noting the prevalence of psychosocial and mental health issues. “You’ll see things you’ll see nowhere else. You never know what you’re going to find.” With that variety of care, a student leaves equipped with the confidence that they can do just about
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wanted a “small school” experience. College should be about the education; and I don’t think state schools would have provided me the same value. After visiting state schools, I felt like I would be treated as a number rather than a student. One visit to PLU’s campus made me realize that I would have the attention and learning experience that would allow me to excel. On top of that, I quickly learned that PLU has an excellent business program that is competitive with other universities. My PLU
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