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an integral part of a community. Encouraging student belonging means doing more than welcoming students as guests to an existing community; it means creating a culture that sees the needs of all students as equally important and creating educational conditions that support the success of all students. Belonging is important in higher education because it is directly related to student persistence. Researchers have found that the strongest predictors of persistence are students’: • level of
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believed this topic was key to discuss in a public forum. “I’m really excited to be a part of this debate and share the importance of this topic with the public,” Collier said. “It’s important to debate the value of voting for a third party as it raises questions about the purpose of voting within a democratic system and the role of bipartisanship in the US.” PLU Assistant Professor and Director of Forensics Justin Eckstein said he hopes Tacoma voters who have yet to come to a definitive conclusion
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for these upgrades actually began in the fall of 2012. Under increasing demands for recording and streaming events, Travis Pagel (photo-left) and I (photo-right) met to discuss goals for a system upgrade. Because most events are supported by student technicians, increasing ease of use was at the forefront of our plans. The decision to switch to the Pro Tools software on the Macintosh was adopted early-on for it’s durability and simplicity. To streamline the recording process, analog CD recorders
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” production, Brown explains. As the first opera produced in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Brown is keen to use new Phillips Center features. The annual opera series was formally produced in Lagerquist Concert Hall. “We are using the many wonderful new features of the Phillips Center – including the great fly system,” Brown says. “We will be able to create different scenic looks of the ‘forest’ with this. It is a beautiful space and the students are thrilled to be performing
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, and the Pierce County amateur radio system. Oakman and Benton have further hopes that PLU’s station could spark the formation of a new student club. There’s been interest in the past, and the club would expose students to world cultures and geographic locations, along with promoting “global goodwill,” Oakman said. “Students can acquire skills that are both rewarding on a personal level and also are generally rewarding for the community,” Oakman added. For more information about amateur radio
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: Helping attract potential student athletes Providing a venue to host NCAA Division III playoff games Creating an opportunity for year-round practice and games for PLU and for community baseball teams Last summer, the running track was resurfaced and a new drainage system was installed. As in years past, it will be the host site of the PLU Invitational track and field meet in early spring. It will also be the location for the 2012 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships. Updating the
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really liked that he had done the research and knew what position he was interested. Right away we said we wanted to bring him in for an interview.” Target and Medical Consultants Network representatives will be back at this fair, in addition almost two dozen other employers, including Nordstrom, Franciscan Health System, and World Vision will be on hand. Read Previous ‘Water is the great teacher’ Read Next Alum donates $10,000 in equipment COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments
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women for whom the great door of hope and opportunity – the hallmark of this great land – is being closed,” he said. “So if I have a dream today, it is that as a great caring community, we will renew our commitment to stop our losses, and we build a truly world class system of education at every level. “Doing so will require a financial shift for sure – but in the long run, developing human capital is not an expense, it is an investment, in the future of our businesses and organizations, and as
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-edge topics that will both inform and inspire teachers and students alike. One unique opportunity will be the presence of the iVasi system, which is an audio-visual presentation of an orchestral playing situation. Hornists can play along with a recording of an orchestra while watching a conductor on the screen. This is about as close as one can come to getting practice as an orchestral horn player without actually practicing with an orchestra. Read Previous Opening a window, when the door goes
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banner system, so that students do not have to enter basic information over and over again. It can also connect directly to LinkedIn and Facebook, so that it is easy to build contacts, make connections and find more job opportunities. “I think students will find the Career Connections Opportunities Board an invaluable resource in their job search and overall professional development,” said Hughes. “It will enhance their connections with employers, and in this job market your connections are your most
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