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entire curriculum for it and eventually taught it. It was that "not-TA-not-faculty/in-between" area that I was left to my own devices to teach in. But once I was a TA, I was like, “Oh, I like this! I like being the one to engage and go around the table and talk to people." I used to have a couch in this spot, and the couch has moved over the years and it was a great place for students to be in smaller settings before or after class. They'd sit and do work. But when I got rid of it, this big empty
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developing core geologic competencies in students and he has always given generously of his time to assist students with lab and class assignments. One alum commented “his classes were some of the most challenging, so learning from him was not only a huge accomplishment, but also a privilege that I’m very glad I had the chance to experience.” He is fondly remembered by all for this British accent – with its unusual pronunciations – his gracious manners, and his droll sense of humor. Prior to coming to
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Elisabeth Esmiol-Wilson, PhD, LMFTDepartment of Marriage and Family TherapyPreparing Clinicians Using Feedback Informed Treatment Tools Elisabeth Esmiol Wilson and students working with iPads in a Marriage and Family Therapy class. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) MyOutcomes Product Website: http://www.myoutcomes.com/ Cost: $20/monthElisabeth Esmiol Wilson is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy. Her role in PLU’s MFT
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Seth Dowland, PhDDepartment of ReligionDigital Annotation of Student Work Seth Dowland and student reviewing grading annotations on an iPad. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) iAnnotate App Product Website: http://www.iannotate.com/ Cost: $9.99 Download: iOS As an assistant professor of American religious history, Seth Dowland frequently asks his students to write essays, both for papers and exams. His classes focus primarily on Christianity in American history, though he also offers a class on
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in the most fundamental ways (passion, commitment, talent) they remain the best indicator of PLU’s uniqueness. Just as the student body renews itself with each new class, so too does the faculty, but on a slower time schedule. The decade past has also been marked by a sea change in the makeup of that faculty. Colleagues of my generation at PLU (we came in the ’70s and stayed) have retired after long and satisfying careers, and a whole new cohort of committed PLU faculty are beginning their
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in the most fundamental ways (passion, commitment, talent) they remain the best indicator of PLU’s uniqueness. Just as the student body renews itself with each new class, so too does the faculty, but on a slower time schedule. The decade past has also been marked by a sea change in the makeup of that faculty. Colleagues of my generation at PLU (we came in the ’70s and stayed) have retired after long and satisfying careers, and a whole new cohort of committed PLU faculty are beginning their
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through war, rape, murder or just practiced callousness of doing nothing about the worlds ills. But God dances in joy when he sees humans deciding to take a step for good, as 12-year-old Craig Kielburger did in 1995, when he decided that child slavery should stop. A youth activist and the three time Nobel Prize nominee, Kielburger told the crowd that he was scared to come before his seventh-grade class in 1995 and demand they do something to stop child slavery in the world. That spark of outrage
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, which she was involved with growing up. As part of the academy, she taught different classes, including one on human rights. “I showed ‘Invisible Children’ as part of the class, so I kind of came full circle,” said Baghirov. Baghirov’s projects weren’t the only thing that kept her in Azerbaijan though–she had also met her future husband Farid Baghirov. “We were friends right away,” Baghirov recalled. “He was just a nice, easygoing guy. He was always willing to help me with whatever I needed. Both of
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warm welcome I have received, once again, at PLU. PLU will always be a part of your lives, but it will also be a part of mine: Through the historical and present day bonds with Norway – and through this honour that you have bestowed upon me today. Thank you – tusen takk! Read Previous Senior Profiles: Class of 2015 Already Has Made a Difference Read Next Highlights of the King of Norway’s PLU Visit COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad
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youth basketball teams and builds community connections through steering-committee roles with political campaigns—you know; in his spare time. “At the core of what I do, both professionally and in service to my community, is communicating information about opportunities, services and resources,” Powers told the Business Examiner. And now he’s looking forward to even more connections. “I’m excited for the opportunity to connect with other honorees,” he said. “There are folks in this year’s class from
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