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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every…
Mechanics, or other Engineering discipline) Currently enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date prior to August 2022 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Strong academic performance Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships Exceptional
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By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communication Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Nov. 24, 2014)—Longtime teacher (and former PLU student and instructor) Andrew Milton has released his first book, centered on the regulations and social expectations that are harmful to our schools. Milton has been…
organizational behaviors but are expected to be able to adapt to the wide range of challenges that students bring with them to school. Our social conversation needs to be more aware of the difficulties here.” Milton credits PLU with helping him “hone his teaching for younger students.” He encourages PLU students working toward a teaching degree to get to know a variety of school settings. “Make sure you get as wide a sense as possible of what different schools, school cultures, districts, etc., are like,” he
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Pacific Lutheran University has announced the expansion of the Act Six Scholarship to Yakima Valley students, broadening the reach of this highly successful full-tuition, full-need scholarship partnership. Act Six, a leadership and scholarship program that connects local community affiliates with faith- and social justice-based colleges,…
organizational support system to help students from Yakima attend and succeed at PLU.”PLU has partnered with Act Six since 2007 and enrolled and graduated more than 90 scholars. The expansion into the Yakima Valley means students will have an opportunity to attend PLU and receive leadership training, academic preparation, mentorship, and give back to the community through acts of service. “I truly believe that students in the Yakima Valley have the drive and passion for higher education and that with the
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every…
Mechanics, or other Engineering discipline) Currently enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date prior to August 2022 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Strong academic performance Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships Exceptional
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In June, PLU’s Kinesiology Team—Emily Whittaker ’21, Alyssa Pociernicki ’22, and Brianna O’Malley ’21—finished third in the 2021 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Knowledge Bowl. “This achievement is significant to us and PLU because it shows how great our undergraduate program is and…
, followed by a final jeopardy question. The trio of competitors from PLU excelled in the categories of metabolism, anatomy, behavior, and endocrinology. “This experience was one for the books. I used to compete on a knowledge bowl team in high school, so it was fun to compete again and represent the department of kinesiology,” said Pociernicki. “It brought me a lot closer to Brianna and Emily and created a stronger relationship between the three of us.”Interested in studying Kinesiology?Kinesiology is
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 24, 2019) — A PLU psychology professor is doing his part to secure funding for federal agencies and programs that support social and behavioral science research. Dr. Corey Cook met with Washington Senator Patty Murray and other members of Congress on Capitol…
billion; in addition, his 2020 budget proposal called for dramatic cuts in education and health programs. Stakeholders such as COSSA, Dr. Cook, and Senator Murray strive to counter those fiscal recommendations. MORE Read Previous Science On Screen Read Next Capstone Presentations Meet the Web LATEST POSTS Ricky Haneda ’22 | Psychology Major February 18, 2022 The Evolution of Behavior November 12, 2021 Dr. Laura Shneidman awarded research grant from Templeton Foundation November 24, 2020 Enrico Jones
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As far back as middle school, others noticed Lisa Woods’ quiet strength and power of observation. “My demeanor is to listen, hear people and see people,” she says. “I’ve developed that over time, but I’ve always been the listener in the room and not necessarily…
their roles, level of influence, agency, and how they can make a difference,” she says. Over the course of her employment with the City of Tacoma, Woods has facilitated many such meetings, workshops, conversations, and trainings. Cross-functional, cross-organizational teams allow learning more about your organization, she notes. This teamwork boosts personal development—your leadership and what you bring to the conversation. “Being intentional about looking for those opportunities has been probably
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Stepping out of the classroom and into the business world Bashair Alazadi ’12 and Zachary Grah ’13 had transformational internships during the summer of 2012. By Julianne Rose ’13 An important benefit for PLU business students is an internship , and about half of our…
organizational culture. They frequently are transformational experiences, epiphanies of sorts that truly shape students’ lives going forward. For employers, an internship is a form of extended interview, as they look to hire the best and brightest graduates. We feature two senior business majors who enjoyed particularly satisfying internships during summer 2012. — A Business major with a concentration in marketing, Zachary Grah ’13 spent the summer working as a network-planning intern at Alaska Airlines
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A long-planned academic restructure is being implemented that organizes Pacific Lutheran University’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies. “We’re very grateful to the faculty and…
Council facilitated a process by which academic programs each determined which college they would join. The final organizational roster of the four colleges is available below. “This new model will improve our administrative efficiency – while recognizing our academic strengths and the specialized work performed by each of the colleges and their academic sub-units,” said PLU Provost Joanna Gregson. In May, PLU Regents ratified the appointment of the deans who will lead the four colleges. Ann Auman
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A summer job that doesn’t suck By Steve Hansen Of all the potentially tedious summer jobs, here’s a new one: spending hours on your knees, rolling over one boulder after another, just to see what’s underneath. For Stephanie Agoncillo ’08 and Melissa Youngquist ’09, this…
saltwater, investigating three closely related species of prickleback fish. The question they were trying to answer: If these fish live under the same rocks, why did they evolve into three distinct species? Nobody knows for sure. So the fieldwork continues, with Agoncillo and Youngquist taking inventory of the fish, and measuring their elevation and location. Some fish go back to campus to be dissected to determine feeding behavior. Rock-rolling included, as summer jobs go, this turns out to be a pretty
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