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  • A Master’s in Kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field. Are you passionate about improving the physical well-being of others? Do you want to make a positive…

    of kinesiology? Are you wondering if a master’s in kinesiology is worth it? If this sounds like you, and if you are interested in building a career in sports, fitness, physical education, or health care, a Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSK) is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field.Tip: Considering a kinesiology career? Download PLU’s resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to

  • For Art and Jennie Hansen, a friendship that lasts a lifetime By Chris Albert Art and Jennie Hansen ’34 gave generously to a number of charitable causes, said James Van Beek ’60, ’69, a close friend of the deceased couple and a PLU development director.…

    July 1, 2010 For Art and Jennie Hansen, a friendship that lasts a lifetime By Chris Albert Art and Jennie Hansen ’34 gave generously to a number of charitable causes, said James Van Beek ’60, ’69, a close friend of the deceased couple and a PLU development director. It was quite a blessing to have PLU as their top cause during their lifetimes, he added. “Art and Jennie became dear friends beginning with our first meeting in 1967 in Honolulu when they hosted me and a gathering of PLU alumni and

  • By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Considering how to assess students at a distance may seem daunting. Many faculty have always relied on specific assessment practices and believe in-person assessment is the best way to assess student learning. However, the principles underlying good assessment practices are…

    best it provides a false sense of security. One way to discourage cheating is to design assessments that are unique and authentic, requiring higher order thinking skills like synthesis, analysis, or the creation of original content. For written work, Turnitin’s Originality Check (via Sakai Assignments) is a popular tool to discourage plagiarism and cheating. An option for multiple choice assessments is to use “question pools” where assessment questions are drawn randomly from a large pool of

  • Pre-Law Club President Quan Huynh ’25 unexpectedly stepped into the world of state government, with a bold new perspective. A self-described political newcomer, Huynh proudly represents PLU in Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As a member of Sen. Manka Dhingra’s (D-45)…

    lot of her policy work right now has to do with mental and behavioral health, and sponsoring a bill from high school students on banning the pink tax (a term used for gender-based price differences applied to identical products). She’s also working on mental health competency, or forensic competency, so finding ways to improve our criminal justice system for people who have mental health issues and are being convicted of a crime, and making sure they are getting treatment as well as standing trial

  • Ramstad Scholarship a fitting tribute to a PLU leader By Greg Brewis Gifts in memory of a loved one are a cherished part of the close relationship with the university that are often built by PLU families. There is surely no more poignant example of…

    experience that totaled only two years but would serve him for a lifetime. In 1936, at age 16, Marvin Ramstad left the family farm in North Dakota after graduating from high school. He was headed to Pacific Lutheran College where his cousin, Anders Ramstad (for whom Ramstad Hall was later named), was a professor of science, mathematics and religion and dean of men. It was Anders Ramstad’s role as founder of the PLC football program that would change Marvin Ramstad’s life. “Dad spent two years at PLU

  • Originally, Dayton Campbell-Harris ’16 planned for a career as a high school history teacher and high school football coach — he played football for PLU when Scott Westering was an inspirational coach. But during his junior year at PLU, a social work class moved Campbell-…

    inspirational coach. But during his junior year at PLU, a social work class moved Campbell- Harris to observe inequities and inspire questions, and formed the foundation of a future career in law. Today Campbell-Harris works as a staff attorney at the ACLU’s New York headquarters as a member of the organization’s Voting Rights Project team. “New York was never in the plan, but when the ACLU calls, you have to answer,” he says. “I’ve always been interested in democracy and voting rights. Having the

  • Key Master A conversation with Steve Maxwell, President, KeyBank South Puget Sound District; Photo by John Froschauer Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Steve Maxwell ’90 always knew he would major in business. However he wasn’t so sure what he’d do with a business degree. Maxwell,…

    a credit analyst in the corporate banking department in Seattle. That incredibly rich summer internship changed my life, relating my classroom studies to the real world. I was given challenging work and real responsibility; I had to deal with deadlines and collaborate as a team member. Relationships developed there proved invaluable after graduation. “Pursue internships or other opportunities where you can experience how classroom work applies to the real world. And do it sooner rather than

  • A path of discovery By Katie Scaff ’13 For Austin Goble ’09, volunteering after graduation was anything but a gap year. Goble wasn’t ready to jump right into the workforce, so after graduating in December 2009 Goble spent a year volunteering with Lutheran Volunteer Corps…

    graduation and was surprised how strongly their core values aligned with his. Inspired by their values – building community, working for justice, and living simply and sustainably, Goble applied for LVC in February 2010. He was assigned to work with LVC’s community partner, Eastern Nebraska Community Partnership, in Omaha, as their resource specialist. From August 2010 until August 2011, Goble lived and worked in Omaha. By day, he helped provide financial assistance for people who recently experienced a

  • Brandon Nguyen ’21 was born in Hawaii and moved to Washington with his family when he was a child and has lived in the Pacific Northwest ever since. Nguyen shares how he became interested in biology and why he chose PLU for his studies. 1.…

    college experience easier and memorable. Read Previous PLU professors and students dive deep into the psychology of the pandemic Read Next Charged Up LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care

  • On day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it. The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON), which means it…

    courses “use multiple lenses in order to overcome the blindness that comes from insisting upon just one.” While Heath’s class is advertised as a starship design class, the course is actually a multi-disciplinary exploration of the current state of planet Earth and the issues facing humanity.“This is a course about asking big questions and pursuing insightful answers,” Heath writes in the class syllabus. “Although we will be using some scientific methods of inquiry and exploring scientific ideas, this