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For many college students, residence halls are the fertile grounds of first-year camaraderie from which lifelong friendships spring. At Pacific Lutheran University, students get to roll that experience over to the classroom by enrolling in courses thematically linked to their Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) —…
opportunity to take a class rooted in their personal interests with like-minded neighbors. “By linking these things together, students now have the opportunity to more multidimensionally expand on a topic to increase their learning,” said Jes Takla, Director of Residential Life. “Including critically challenging each other from different perspectives to hopefully foster a love of lifelong learning.” First-year students at PLU can choose to participate in linked courses that fit the seven distinct RLC
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Kallan Campa is excited to learn more about the complexities of the relationship between behavior and participation in physical activity. She shares about what inspired her to join the MSK program and what she is looking forward to learn. 1. What is one fun fact…
will they help you to become a better professional?Learn more about the MSK programAttend an information session to see if the MSK program is right for you. Information Session Read Previous Welcoming First Cohort: Sarah Johnston Read Next Welcoming First Cohort: Matt Leslie LATEST POSTS 4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology September 26, 2022 First MSK Graduate Class: Matt Leslie November 19, 2021 First MSK Graduate Class: Delaney Salter November 16, 2021 First MSK Graduate
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Kyle Drugge, the Head Men’s Golf Coach at PLU, is excited to be a part of the first cohort of the new PLU’s Master of Science program. Amazing faculty, the scope and style of the program, and an opportunity to coach at the university, were…
programAttend an information session to see if the MSK program is right for you. Information Session Read Next Welcoming First Cohort: Sarah Johnston LATEST POSTS 4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology September 26, 2022 First MSK Graduate Class: Matt Leslie November 19, 2021 First MSK Graduate Class: Delaney Salter November 16, 2021 First MSK Graduate Class: Kallan Campa November 16, 2021
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Alum learns that teaching fifth graders requires mixture of toughness and fun Eric Pfaff had a cold, but he was staying a few more hours in his classroom at Eugene Field Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma to finish up grading some papers, talking with kids.…
homes where the next meal and the next paycheck is always an uncertainty. Each morning, Pfaff, 22, gets up at 6 am and is in the classroom by 7 am. He lets his students eat in class to make sure they have breakfast and then they get to work. Pfaff teaches everything, from math, to science to English. After school, he works on papers and talks to students. He usually leaves about 4:30 pm. Then repeats this the next day, and the next. The local newspaper interviewed Pfaff just before the first day of
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First, we are glad that you chose PLU. Our mission is to prepare students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care – and we definitely care about you and your growth as a learner, a person, and a historian. Whether you are starting…
, welcome!Are you at the point where you think that a history major is the right path for you? Maybe your interest in the past started well before you joined the PLU community, but your studies here have confirmed it. Perhaps you did not have much enthusiasm for historical learning before you took a class here but suddenly realized that “just memorizing things” is NOT the way we engage history at PLU. Whatever your reasons are, we know they are good! You want to declare a major. Start on the smooth path
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As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…
small class sizes where professors knew my name and offered office hours to chat about academics, career options and life in general. How did your experience and background prepare and inspire you for your new role as Director of Career, Learning & Engagement? Working with teenagers (as a high school English teacher) taught me that one of my biggest passions is helping students find their vocational calling, and then helping them turn their dreams into reality. Are you working on any projects that
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Pacific Lutheran University alumnus and stage actor Jay Paranada ‘06 will deliver the commencement addresses at the virtual ceremonies for PLU’s classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 29. Paranada majored in sociology at PLU, and also studied at the University of York in England…
through a PLU study away experience, and whose background as a Broadway actor requires him to engage an audience, Jay Paranada was an obvious choice for this special ceremony.” Earlier this month, PLU officials announced plans to hold the pair of commencement ceremonies virtually on Saturday, May 29 due to current state regulations and the continuing public health risk posed by large gatherings. The Class of 2021 ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. and the Class of 2020 ceremony will be held at 2:00
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Beginning this spring term, Continuing Education at PLU is introducing Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification. This internationally recognized program prepares individuals for English teaching, particularly for overseas opportunities. “For those aspiring to teach abroad, TESOL certification is invaluable in securing international…
PLU’s Continuing Education launches TESOL Certification with $200 discount for PLU community members Posted by: mhines / January 9, 2024 Image: The TESOL certification is a five-part class, with the first class starting in February. Each of the five sections will be between 3-6 weeks long. It is mainly self-paced, with one instructor meeting a week. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) January 9, 2024 Beginning this spring term, Continuing Education at PLU is introducing Teaching English to Speakers of Other
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A master’s degree in Kinesiology will enhance the skill set of novice and experienced practitioners in exercise, sport, performance and health related careers. Let’s look into some kinesiology careers you can choose from. Kinesiology is the science of human movement . Kinesiology studies the principles…
to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology Read Next First MSK Graduate Class: Kallan Campa LATEST POSTS 4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology September 26, 2022 First MSK Graduate Class: Matt Leslie November 19, 2021 First MSK Graduate Class: Delaney Salter November 16, 2021 First MSK Graduate Class: Kallan Campa November 16, 2021
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Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE) is a 9-week residential summer research experience for undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics. Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments with a focus on understanding issues related…
yet meet the prerequisites for general chemistry. The course abandons the traditional chapter ordering of topics in general chemistry to develop students’ understanding of four principle concept areas: 1) Quantitative Relationships, 2) Atomic and Molecular Structure, 3) Energy and Energy Changes, and 4) Chemical Reactivity. Through a “flipped classroom” approach, students read, watch videos, and work through practice problems before each class meeting to prepare them for higher-order problem
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