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A gift through your will or estate The most common method of deferred charitable giving is a bequest. Cash, securities, real property or personal property can be given to Pacific Lutheran University to support its educational mission. Bequests can be for general purposes, or they may be designated for a specific area of the university, e.g., endowment, scholarships, or capital purposes. Care should be taken to include in the wording of the bequest the purpose for which it is intended.Quick
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What is DataFest? DataFest is a competition sponsored by the American Statistical Association (ASA) where teams of up to four students participate in a weekend-long data analysis session. Teams are given large and complex sets of data from real-world organizations and businesses, and the teams’ results may have an impact on research, policies, or decisions in those institutions. Over the course of two days, teams work around the clock to create a thoughtful analysis to present to the judges and
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overworked — they spend a lot of their time in service, serving students who are more likely to turn to a female professor, and serving on various committees, which their institutions strive to diversify. Put plain and simple, the system is dysfunctional and in need of an overhaul. And age-old beliefs continue to define what it means to be a scientist. “You’re not a real scientist if you leave at 5 to pick the kids up from daycare,” is one example, said Rolison. “We have to examine these myths and
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the 1990s! We welcome you to join us this month in taking some extra time to learn about stalking red flags, survivor experiences, how to help, and how to heal; check out the displayed books, articles, podcasts, and resources here, and follow @plu_pace on Instagram to learn about what events we are hosting this month. — Magdalena Stickel Books (on display) HM281.D36 1997 The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence JUV PZ7.S899Wj 2009 Wish You Were Dead (fiction) HV6594.2.K36
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May 11, 2012 For more than a decade, Professor Craig Fryhle, chair of PLU’s Chemistry Department, has coauthored an organic chemistry textbook that has become standard, celebrated and familiar fare for sophomore students studying organic chemistry in many universities. Fryhle is just finishing up the 11th edition of the book with his coauthor, T.W. Graham Solomons. (Photo by John Froschauer) For organic chemistry students, Prof. Craig Fryhle’s name pops up almost every time they open a book. By
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Bird ’21 While many of us are familiar with low-fidelity manikins used in CPR classes, high-fidelity manikins can be programmed with hundreds of interactive scenarios and medical conditions. For example, a manikin with asthma might display rapid breathing, wheezing and color changes. Nursing major Linda Awuah ’21 remembers the first time she heard a manikin make a little “oh” sound when touched. “It sounded real. I wasn’t expecting it at all.” A manikin can show signs of dehydration or suffer a
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continue to teach for another year?“What are they going to put on your headstone? ‘Mark worked one extra year?’” a friend asked him during that time in the summer of 1996. It was “damn good advice,” Carrato remembers. He let his law school deferral go, continued teaching in Japan for another year, and then traveled the world for nearly 16 months, ending up in Ecuador teaching again. Now a foreign service officer at the helm of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Power
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Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology Learning OutcomesA graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology program will: Explain foundational disciplinary content such as: terminology, theories, principles, applications and practices expected of entry level professionals in the field. Identify and critically evaluate primary research and scholarly sources and demonstrate applications to real-world situations. Recognize multiple perspectives and demonstrate inclusive practices related to the field of
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After PLU Read up on what alumni from each of our academic divisions are doing—and how PLU helped shape their career paths. More Information U MagazineU Magazine is designed for prospective students–and it’s a quite a bit different than your typical college brochure. U features real stories by real students about the people, programs and places that make PLU so extraordinary. U comes out twice a year.Spring 2015 Fall 2014 Spring 2014 Fall 2013
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are available to assist students. Sign Language Interpreters and Realtime Captioners Students with profound hearing loss use sign language interpreters or real time captioners to “hear” lectures. Interpreters are hired and paid through the OAA Office. Because interpreters and realtime captioners must be arranged well in advance, giving students ample notice of field trips, class cancellations, etc., is greatly appreciated. Allergy Considerations For faculty, staff and students sensitive to white
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