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corporations, business groups, professional sport teams, civic organizations and both print and television media. With more than 30 years experience in higher education, she is currently a Professor in Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hacker has conducted extensive, applied research in the field of sport psychology with particular emphasis on peak performance, team building, leadership, mental toughness and psychological skills training for excellence. Dr. Hacker
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GivingTuesday campaign page and support PLU mental health resources. Read Previous Timely Research Read Next Makaela Whalen ’23 adds a pre-law minor to full schedule as she prepares for law school 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
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China as you pursue your master’s? I’m applying to music schools in China so I can be immersed in the Chinese language and still continue my studies in piano. I am interested in Chinese interpretation work, and of course I want to continue teaching and playing piano—that is a lifelong gift. I am also interested in continuing research on my senior project, called “The Evolution of Piano Pedagogy and Culture in China.” What are your other plans and hopes for the future? Besides using piano and Chinese
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also knows how to listen to others and engage thoughtfully. Reyes dedicated herself to the study of social work, and the PLU program’s blend of social justice, egalitarianism, pluralism and compassion for the oppressed resonated with her. Inspired by her personal experience, Reyes spent her senior year immersed in a research-intensive capstone project that examined the correlation between support and graduation rates for teens experiencing homelessness. “I found that implementing trauma-informed
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on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) PHIL 489 : Special Topics in Philosophy To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) PHIL 491 : Independent Reading and Research Prerequisite: Departmental consent. (1 to 4
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Holywell Trust,” and researching and reviewing the work of a peace organization in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her tenacious networking and research into Derry’s rich cultural, political and religious history, as well as its peace communities, have allowed her to craft an unforgettable itinerary for participants. Ann Kelleher FACULTY LEADER: Ann Kelleher, Ph.D. LOCAL SPONSORS: The Junction and Holywell Trust ACCOMMODATIONS: Maldron Hotel Derry COST*: $1,950; includes accommodation, breakfasts, five
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Kris Plaehn, the center’s Executive Director, that was an intentional part of the Center’s design process. “It’s flexible space — we want students to see where the support (systems) are,” Plaehn said. “(We wanted) to build open space that students can configure however they want to. You can make an appointment with a research librarian, the writing center, a language tutor, any sort of academic assistance tutor, an academic advisor or reserve one of these rooms … all in the same place.” The Center
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of Media and Content Thomas has worked at both The Oregonian and Tacoma’s The News Tribune over the past five years, specializing in copy editing, design, research, proofing and the occasional spot of writing. A journalism graduate of the University of Oregon, he also ran The Daily Emerald copy desk and was recognized as a 2012 Dow Jones News Fund intern. Sam O’Hara ’16, Web/UX Designer and Animator Sam O’Hara graduated in 2003 from Western Washington University. She received her MBA at PLU in
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2002. The program here at UW is one of the top social work programs in the country, and I have to say PLU did an excellent job of preparing me for that level of work. As an Advanced Standing student I enrolled as a second year MSW candidate, so the class load is not in the least bit overwhelming. I spend a majority of my time at my practicum placement with the State of Washington Office of Crime Victims Advocacy. There I am involved in some policy research and analysis regarding the use of penalty
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to print books, the library has online films and journal articles and links to other content. Below is the virtual exhibit with links to resources. Website Critical Refugee Studies Collective. (n.d.) Critical Research, Teaching, and Public Initiatives on Refugees. https://criticalrefugeestudies.com/ Refugees have long been the objects of inquiry for fields such as sociology, history, and political science. Refugees are also often featured in the media serving as objects of suffering or agents
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