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faculty have been a driving force behind change,” she said. Ray Orr is one of them. Orr, associate vice president for facilities management, says accessibility upgrades are a priority at PLU, even when funds are limited. Institutions across the country struggle to comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, amid aging buildings and a lack of funds to address all the needs at once. PLU is no different, Orr said. “Everyone’s trying to catch up and do what they can,” he said

special hobby that you’re passionate about? Don’t forget to bring along those supplies when you head to PLU! Whether it’s your art materials, musical instruments, or sports gear, make space for the things that spark joy and keep your hobbies alive. Oh, and speaking of the Pacific Northwest, where rain is no stranger, it’s a smart move to pack a trusty raincoat or umbrella. Stay dry and stylish on those drizzly walks across campus! Additionally, it’s always handy to have a flashlight, extra batteries

questions. This tool provides the advantage of configuring more complex settings, such as timed assessments and automated feedback. Like assignments, a link to a test or quiz can be added to an online lesson page. Instructors should specify expectations for the use of outside resources while completing the assessment – including consulting course materials, web content, peers, etc. Many types of assessment questions can be configured for automatic grading and feedback, and grades are automatically

pursuit of survival that all living things share. What do we choose to “graft” to our backs and bring along for the long haul? In a time of environmental and economic deterioration it is for me a question of what is necessary, and perhaps more importantly, what is not. Slow moving and awkward on dry land, the sea turtle symbolizes patience, wisdom, tenacity, and perseverance. Water (implied) is really the key here, perhaps in its promise of sustenance and a hope that it exists. The materials chosen

assembling nanomaterials – materials that are less than one thousandth of the diameter of a human hair – into powerful state-of-the-art lithium ion batteries. Here at PLU, he continues to use nanomaterials to store energy in flexible and lightweight paper electrodes. Throughout his career he’s worked with more than 20 students on student-faculty research projects. Lytle’s true calling is sharing his passion for the sciences with students.  His teaching philosophy is that chemistry doesn’t have to be

’24 are all members of the PLU football team. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) The presentation stressed the significance of recognizing and tackling mental health concerns. They discussed theories, like social judgment theory, to examine the link between navigating performance pressures and coping with injuries while balancing academic and personal responsibilities. Ford, Ane, and Canda created a dedicated website offering resources, including educational materials on mental health and practical coping

in the 1960s and 1970s, and became members of their corporate boards”– Provided by publisher. Read Previous Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL symposium Read Next Wang Center Photo & Video Contest Winners 2022 LATEST POSTS On Exhibit: Veterans Day: A Salute to Service November 1, 2022 On Exhibit: Graphic Novels January 6, 2022 Black History Month: Seeking (a Supreme Court) Justice February 2, 2022 Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR

. Whiteboards, art supplies, prototyping materials and communal equipment are available for use, providing an opportunity for creative growth outside a traditional classroom setting. The real-world skills students pursuing the minor gain include cross-discipline teamwork, problem-solving, hands-on learning, maximizing strengths and limiting weaknesses. “We think it’s really important for students to use their hands, to work in teams in which they build things,” Halvorson said. “We don’t just talk about

majority of unearthed Chinese materials available in electronic form, Zhu can work from whichever country he likes, as long as there’s Wi-Fi.  As an instructor, Xi Zhu has prior experience teaching Chinese language and literature courses at the University of Colorado Boulder and at the UW. Still, Zhu acknowledges that he is “a rookie” among PLU’s other professors. With this difference, though, Zhu suspects there are strengths. “As a student, I feel like I can relate my study and the learning experience

accommodate current physical-distancing requirements with no changes. Flexible classroom spaces. For classes with more students, we are planning to use flexible, larger spaces to allow for physical distancing. For the 2020–21 academic year, spaces traditionally reserved for conferences, events, and performances will transform into classroom spaces to enable appropriate physical distancing between students in all classes. Academic program preparedness. A task force made up of leaders from across the