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  • PLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was his responsibility to pursue his interests with passion to find his purpose. He grew up in Wisconsin where he was a standout student — an Eagle…

    from physiological to social issues relevant in psychology. It turns out understanding people (psychology) and asking questions (philosophy) are two attributes that make for a successful wealth advisor. In 2008, Bell went to work at Cannataro Family Capital Partners in Manhattan. Today he has a slew of professional licenses in everything from long-term care insurance to retirement income, and has taken courses at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He’s one of four partners in his

  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer In January, I enrolled in my first MOOC to learn more about this controversial form of instruction.  It was definitely valuable, both for instructional design research and as a learning experience. The course was designed around five basic elements: video…

    hours each weekend reading and watching videos.  Online discussions were student-generated and optional.  However, during the first week of the course, a forum was created where students could submit questions for the instructor.  At the end of the week, the instructor selected a few questions and posted a video response, calling it “office hours.”  I will admit that I did not participate in the optional discussion boards.  There were over a hundred pages of discussion thread topics and I found

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The first weeks of a course are a critical time for establishing expectations. Teachers in K-12 education have long understood the value of classroom management; but in higher education, the topic is sometimes overlooked. Whether your teaching style is structured…

    participation explicitly graded? Are in-class activities graded? If so, how? Communication Etiquette What level of formality is expected for oral and written communications? What are expectations for discussing sensitive or personal topics? What is your preferred method for communication outside of class? If students contact you, when should they expect a reply? Academic Integrity When is collaboration with peers appropriate and inappropriate? When and how should students cite course readings or other

  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer One way to increase student engagement with course content is to promote a variety of instructional resources that provide multiple perspectives or methods of delivery. When planning instructional content, consider how content posted online can enhance the learning taking place…

    include: Videos posted online to watch before or after class Online instructional content posted for remediation or a deeper exploration of topics Student-generated content shared using wikis, blogs, or websites Open educational resources (OERs), including videos and websites Publisher resources, including websites, tutorials, games, videos, and simulations Using existing resources can save you time and effort by utilizing the expertise of others. Some places to search for content include: Library

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 3, 2017)- You know it’s a good class when even the professor goes home shouting: “You’re not going to believe what we learned today!” Joanna Gregson, professor of sociology, says she told her husband just that throughout her January Term course “Policing…

    !” Joanna Gregson, professor of sociology, says she told her husband just that throughout her January Term course “Policing in American Society.” It was one of many intensive monthlong courses offered to Lutes during J-Term, during which students meet four to five days a week for about three hours at a time. Gregson’s special topics class pulled from the expertise of Campus Safety Director Greg Premo, as well as six guest lecturers who work in law enforcement. Special topics classes, which are taught

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-kQtIZQI A Night of Musical Theater By Katie Baumann ’14 Night of Musical Theater, a beloved yearly tradition at PLU , will take on a deeper tone for its 2012 show. Under the direction of Communication major, Alex Domine ‘12, the production will run Nov.…

    beginning.” According to Domine, Night of Musical Theater usually has a theme that is not quite as introspective as this year’s production. The commentary going on in this show is intended to help the audience consider the world through a different perspective.  Touching on significant current events, Domine said the show is meant to help the audience break out of their “comfy first world” and look beyond their situation in life. With the wide range of topics being covered, Katie Coddington ‘13 said, “I

  • Black Art Matters uplifts the diverse contributions of Black visual artists working a variety of mediums. Art as a creative expression examines history, contemporary life, and the future by documenting lived experiences; engaging social commentary, protest and social justice; surfacing uncomfortable histories; exploring emotion; creating…

    . The Black artists’ work in this exhibit of library books display the range of topics noted above and additional topics such as slavery, Black humanity, and Black pride expressed in a variety of styles and methods. Background about why we celebrate Black History Month. The online exhibit Black@PLU traces the stories of Black students, staff, faculty, and organizations that have shaped the history of Pacific Lutheran University. Black@PLU is a PLU Archives and Special Collections digital exhibit

  • By Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies Are you a current Innovation Studies student? Read on if you’re interested in presenting a paper or student project at a local Innovation conference. I was contacted recently by a colleague at the UW/Tacoma who directs their university’s…

    Conference. Conference proposals are due on Monday, February 22, 2021. The conference takes place at the end of Spring term on Thursday, May 20, 2021. That is during the last week of classes at PLU, when many things have slowed down. You can think of the conference as another end-of-term event which will help bring the academic year to a close. Conference Topics The conference committee is interested in undergraduate and graduate students presenting on topics related to COVID 19, Innovation Studies

  • The International Mathematics and Statistics Student Research Symposium (IMSSRS) will take place  virtually  on  Saturday, April 15, 2023 . This is a free conference  for all mathematics and statistics students  (high school, community college, undergraduate, graduate) to share their research with the rest of the…

    International Mathematics and Statistics Student Research Symposium (IMSSRS) Posted by: nicolacs / January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 The International Mathematics and Statistics Student Research Symposium (IMSSRS) will take place virtually on Saturday, April 15, 2023. This is a free conference for all mathematics and statistics students (high school, community college, undergraduate, graduate) to share their research with the rest of the world, to learn about current research topics and to hang

  • Ignite your career at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Attend this four-day virtual event and speak with staff and recruiters about career opportunities available across the lab. Career Connections is free and open to all potential applicants, regardless of career level, grade level, or academic program.…

    ). Breakout sessions include topics like: Computational and Data Science, Decision Science and Analytics, and Applied Mathematics. Please register using this link: https://pnnl.cventevents.com/event/ce641675-648a-4c03-8553-571bb9fa7e6b/summary Read Previous Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME) Read Next Lathisms Scholarship LATEST POSTS Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship October 30, 2024 Allen Institute Summer Internship Program October 29, 2024 Sports Analytics Data