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— many of them women, a group traditionally underrepresented in the field — claim a first-generation background. First in the Family buttonThe button that Auman and roughly 60 faculty and staff members across campus wear carries a simple but profound declaration: “Proud to be first in the family.” Proud to be first For Mary Ellard-Ivey, professor of biology, the courage to pursue her college dreams started with a teacher’s simple checklist. “I had a high school biology teacher who I remember very
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biology faculty members — many of them women, a group traditionally underrepresented in the field — claim a first-generation background. First in the Family buttonThe button that Auman and roughly 60 faculty and staff members across campus wear carries a simple but profound declaration: “Proud to be first in the family.” Proud to be first For Mary Ellard-Ivey, professor of biology, the courage to pursue her college dreams started with a teacher’s simple checklist. “I had a high school biology teacher
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surprise, I was missing a lot of what PLU would’ve offered. So much so that I left after that first semester to go back home, this time to community college. I figured if PLU was in Parkland, there was no way it was offering more than what a community college could give me because the area didn’t seem “special” enough to be like a “real” college. In the end, many years later, I ended up right back at PLU for the absolute best 5 years (thank you, PLUS year) of my life where I not only learned about my
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Free Webinar on Careers in Worker Health and Safety With the Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021 The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington prepares graduate students for careers in worker health and safety through training programs, significant financial support and community-engaged research opportunities. The NWCOHS offers funded
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February 20, 2014 On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department. Turning Tragedy into a Sense of Mission: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Talks at PLU on Facing and Overcoming Obstacles By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing
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said of the program, which launched this semester. (In a good way, he added). Zylstra’s the director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service, which houses the new program. The study away experience, the newest Gateway program through the Wang Center for Global Education, is the result of three years of intensive planning. It started with an idea in the early 2000s to provide living and learning re-entry for students who study away and gain a rich new perspective. In 2003, Zylstra said
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Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Undergraduate study in philosophy is fundamental in pursuing the most important questions regarding one’s understanding of themselves, others and the world in which they live. Hear from associate professor of philosophy Sergia Hay shares as she explains why now is a great time to study philosophy. Read Previous Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Read Next Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice
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Getting to Know the Alumni – Nichole Clifford Posted by: wagnerjc / October 4, 2017 October 4, 2017 Nicki Clifford, class of 2017 MSMR grad, gives advice to current MSMR students and emphasizes the importance of working with organizations that you believe in. Why PLU’s MSMR Program? The MSMR Program at PLU has catalyzed my growth as an academic and a professional. The program encouraged the development of a strategic mindset that has been beneficial when countering managerial problems with a
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Feature 3420 The Big 9-OH: Celebrating 90 years of Choir of the West Mollie Smith September 23, 2016 Feature 342 Views Read more
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supports Teachers of Color through their graduate level of school, early career coaching, and ongoing professional development. The Martinez Fellowship is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap by improving teacher diversity and the retention of teachers of color in Washington State. Martinez Fellows are exceptional teachers and leaders in Education. They are committed to the highest standards of professionalism. They strive to excel in the profession of teaching and leadership. Fellows are committed
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