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I am proud to be a first-generation college graduate, or what Pacific Lutheran University calls “first in the family” — someone whose parents didn’t graduate from four-year, degree-granting institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when…
about surviving, it’s about self-preservation. To survive is to remain in existence, but preservation is to persist — to maintain your purpose in spite of difficulty and discouragement. Self-care may include using resources such as the Health and Counseling centers, making time for friends and fun, and simply eating well. If the well-being of you or someone you know is lacking, the Student Care Network is there to back you up. “Self-care (for me) would definitely have to do with trying to balance
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Mental skills coach remembers Olympics For the last month, PLU Professor of Movement Studies and Wellness Education Colleen Hacker has worked as the mental skills coach for the U.S. women’s field hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as working with individual players…
and practice their English with us. They teach us words and ask us words. Honestly, I cannot imagine a more helpful response from a host country. As a mental skills coach, what sort of things do you help the athletes with before they take to the field? My role centers on teaching skills of psychological skills for performance enhancement. This includes relaxation techniques, imagery, concentration and distraction control strategies, goal setting, team building, positive self-talk. I do not work in
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Newborn memories of the “oohs” and “ahs” heard in the womb By Barbara Clements University Communications Newborns are much more attuned to the sounds of their native language than first thought . In fact, these linguistic whizzes can up pick on distinctive sounds of their…
children. “We can’t waste early curiosity,” Kuhl said. “The fact that the infants can learn the vowels in utero means they are putting some pretty sophisticated brain centers to work, even before birth.” Read Previous Follow your dreams and say “yes” to opportunities, Patricia Krise advises Read Next Snow much fun COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock
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Dr. William Foege ’57 told students during his visit to campus to find their passion and become a “generalist” as well. (Photo by John Froschauer) Dr. William Foege tells students to find their passion, and pursue it By Barbara Clements Content Development Director Mention…
Program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was appointed director of the CDC in 1977. He graduated from PLU in 1957 and later received his medical degree from the University of Washington and his master’s degree in public health from Harvard University. He also holds honorary degrees from numerous institutions and was named a fellow of the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in 1997. He has written more than 125 professional publications. Of all the universities he
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“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of…
Some people build fences to keep people out… and other people build fences to keep people in. Posted by: Kate Williams / October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach Manager “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of mankind for hundreds of years. How, as individuals do we defy a
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“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of…
Some people build fences to keep people out… and other people build fences to keep people in. Posted by: Kate Williams / October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach Manager “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of mankind for hundreds of years. How, as individuals do we defy a
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2019 Ole Miss Chemistry Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program: The Ole Miss Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an NSF-funded summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in 2019. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet…
Ole Miss Chemistry Now Accepting REU Applications Posted by: alemanem / January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019 2019 Ole Miss Chemistry Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program: The Ole Miss Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an NSF-funded summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in 2019. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in “Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Summer Research Program
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The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) has been offered at the Medical College of Wisconsin for over 30 years. During that time, SPUR has hosted hundreds of students who have since made significant contributions to science and humanity through their current positions as teachers,…
Summer Program for Undergraduate Research @ the Medical College of Wisconsin Posted by: nicolacs / January 13, 2017 January 13, 2017 The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) has been offered at the Medical College of Wisconsin for over 30 years. During that time, SPUR has hosted hundreds of students who have since made significant contributions to science and humanity through their current positions as teachers, instructors, professors, researchers, industry professionals
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking to fill a position for a Post Doc Research Associate – Hydrogen Storage Material Analysis. Read the job description, qualifications and apply via this link .
Interested in Hydrogen Storage Material Analysis? Posted by: alemanem / July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking to fill a position for a Post Doc Research Associate – Hydrogen Storage Material Analysis. Read the job description, qualifications and apply via this link. Read Previous Job Opportunities at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Read Next Entry Level Job Opportunities at Fred Hutch LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU
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If you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds…
and timely scholarship. “One of my goals at PLU is to promote early engagement of undergraduate students – especially for women and underrepresented students – in machine learning, bioinformatics, and the data science field,” he says. “I want to inspire students to pursue advanced STEM education and research careers.” Cao explains: “Not only is research interesting for the students, I think it’s truly an important part of their education in computer science. I liken it to the Chinese proverb, from
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