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  • PLUTO and Language Instruction: Pedagogical InnovationsThe PLU Teaching Online Institute (PLUTO) provides pedagogy and technology training for faculty to learn and to innovate together as a cohort working to design online courses.  Over this last year, several faculty from the Department of Languages and Literatures participated in the program.  In Summer 2014, Dr. Bridget Yaden (Hispanic Studies) participated in the cohort for developing hybrid courses and, in January-term (J-Term) 2015, Dr

  • was one of the experts cited July 31 in a segment of the Today show called The Secret Life of Babies . Her groundbreaking research is no stranger to the national spotlight. The Today piece focused on new studies that show life in the womb is much busier than you might expect. Moon’s research on babies’ voice recognition, for example, indicates that since a baby’s ears are fully formed about halfway through pregnancy, a baby might know its mom’s voice by the time it’s born. When hours-old newborns

  • Rebekah Blakney ’12 Rebekah Blakney ’12 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2016/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2016/05/rebekah-blakney-header-1024x427.jpg 1024 427 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2016/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg May 14, 2016 April 18, 2019 PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a

  • conference focuses on animating worship, learning and service with and through Scripture with Samuel Torvend, Ph.D. and university chair of Lutheran studies. More Information Jazz Under the Stars Every Thursday 7-9 p.m. July 7 through Aug. 11 PLU’s free outdoor jazz concerts kick off July 7 with a performance by the swinging Casey MacGill Orchestra at the Mary Baker Russell Amphitheater. More Information Annual Berry Festivals June 8, July 13, Aug. 3 in Red Square from 11 a.m.-1 pm Each berry festival at

  • the Skagit Opera and the Seattle Opera and to spend two years training at the Seattle Young Artist Program. With just one credit needed to earn his degree, he then returned to PLU and graduated with a bachelor’s in vocal performance. After graduation, Baetge moved to Pittsburgh where he spent one season as a Resident Artist of Pittsburgh Opera. He then moved to New York City, where he attended The Juilliard School and graduated with an Artist Diploma in Opera Studies. “Through my connections at

  • Choral Music at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU’s choral program has a long history of success, and is recognized regionally and nationally for its excellence in ensemble performance, academic structure and rigor, and placement of graduates in positions in music education. Singers in the program have the opportunity to study private voice from one of eleven outstanding voice faculty led by Dr. James Brown, Chair of Vocal Studies. Many choral students are awarded music scholarships, which are

  • personally:Through doing research in Oaxaca, I developed life-long friendships and unforgettable memories. I’m already planning trip number three! In addition to the wonderful connections that I made with my host family, friends from the nearby language school, and the staff at INSO, I also further realized my interest in sustainable agriculture, which I have since grown passionate about. The water theme worked it’s way into my Hispanic Studies Capstone, entitled Narrative Representations of the Oaxacan Water

  • further with what they’ve learned and discussed. He wants them to continue the conversations begun in the class, and to remain curious.  Above all, he wants students to know that they have agency and can find their own meaning in texts and in the world.  Talking to Professor Luke Parker was a refreshing and eye-opening opportunity, and I was happy to hear first-hand about his passion for his studies and his teaching.  On my way out the door, he reminded me to remember my own passion and to follow it

  • than minimal risk unless it provides a direct benefit to the child. Written parental/guardian permission is required for studies involving children. Once parental/guardian permission has been obtained, the agreement or assent of the child is required. This requires the researcher to explain the study in child-friendly language using an Child Oral Assent Script. While the parents/guardians must provide legal consent for the child to participate in research, the child must always assent to his/her

  • —potentially vulnerable populations (see below for specific precautions to be taken for these groups):+ Children and adolescents (under 18)Children (and anyone under 18 years of age) can participate as research subjects only if the research meets certain standards, defined in the federal regulations [45 CFR 46(d)]. Specifically, the research may not be greater than minimal risk unless it provides a direct benefit to the child. Written parental/guardian permission is required for studies involving children