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  • Emeritus Librarian | Library | Gail worked in Library Services at PLU from 1992-2020. .

    Vol. 24, No. 2, 2008: "History Day: Successful High School/University Cooperation." ACRL Washington Newsletter Number 28, 2006: "View from the Reference Desk." Prism, Pacific Lutheran University 7(1-2):10, 1994: "Teaching Library Skills through University Libraries." Teaching at UNL Vol. 12, no. 2:1-2, 1990: "Marketing Without a Plan, Co-authors: Joan Giesecke, Kay Logan-Peters, and Deb Pearson." NLAQ 21, no. 2:5-10, 1990: Biography Gail worked in Library Services at PLU from 1992-2020.

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  • Research in Interdisciplinary STEM Education (RISE)  ( https://labs.wsu.edu/rise/) is a 9-week residential summer research experience at Washington State University, targeted to undergraduate students in chemistry, education, life sciences, mathematics, or physics.  Participants will join interdisciplinary teams mentored by WSU faculty to investigate STEM learning across formal and informal environments…

    environments with a focus on understanding issues related to inclusivity and diversity in STEM. This summer we have an exciting portfolio of research projects for REU students to join, led by a supportive and collaborative group of faculty mentors who are committed to building students’ knowledge and skills in educational research – as well as provide a rewarding and fun summer experience in the lovely Palouse! Deadline for applications is February 21, 2023! Please contact Dr. Erika Offerdahl

  • 34-38 semester hours depending on program M.A.E. with Teacher Certification The Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Certification Program helps prepare preservice teachers to establish a

    communities; and by modeling the skills, habits, and ethical passions required for effective democratic citizenship. The primary aim of the program is to prepare teachers to assume a variety of roles in 21st Century schools. Faculty work with students to develop understandings and skills for their work as leaders, inquirers, and curriculum/instructional specialists. Program Overview Students can apply to one of two options within the graduate teacher certification program: 1) The one-year option begins in

  • PLU Fulbright recipients ready to engage the world By Chris Albert This year, four PLU students – Allison Meyer, Matthew Anderson, Matthew Palmquist and Reed Ojala-Barbour  – received prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Fellowships. That makes 87 PLU student Fulbright recipients since 1975. Matthew Anderson, Reed…

    offers me a great opportunity to pursue it.” Anderson will graduate this spring with a degree in German and philosophy. He’ll mostly be working with German high school students in Niedersachsen. Anderson sees this opportunity as part of his path to becoming a university professor. “I thought this would be a great opportunity to develop some of my practical, pedagogic skills in a classroom setting,” he said. He’s also excited to be back in Germany, after spending his entire sophomore year studying in

  • Will students avoid difficult or challenging courses with this design? We do not feel that an effective course is necessarily one that is “difficult.

    critically reflecting on individual and collective identity, exploring human systems, and examining power structures. Additionally, students will develop skills for active listening and communicating/collaborating across differences. Common texts and assignments will be made available, but are not required for the course. Ideally, the course will include some component of problem- or place-focused learning that will equip students with skills for exploring DJS in applied contexts. How will we motivate

  • Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options...

    schools, as well as curriculum and programming offered by the Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. Innovation Studies is especially supportive of, and connected to, PLU initiatives that encourage diversity, justice, and sustainability. How does it work? Foundation courses in the program build essential skills to understand the process of innovation in historical and ethical contexts, and to learn fundamental concepts in design thinking, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. A community

  • The world of business is always changing. Markets trend up and down, technologies evolve, and ethical standards constantly progress. To many private-sector veterans, this rate of change can be daunting, but to students and faculty members at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business, they are…

    not only on the skills students will need in the future, we also focus on the timeless skills that we know are critical.” “Students need to be ready for 2030 via their skills, though they also need to be highly effective communicators, teammates, innovators and leaders,” continues Mulder. “We seek to help students stay ahead of the curve, and as we see in the success of our alumni, a PLU business degree is a great foundation for an excellent career.”A Modern Approach Somaye Nargesi, a third-year

  • Jacob Yeager, the Analytical Chemistry Branch Head of the Laboratory Division at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, reached out to inform us that they have entry-level chemist positions available to recent chemistry program graduates. Yeager says: “My laboratory team is comprised of 41 enthusiastic…

    chemistry and metallurgy services needed during ship maintenance, repair, and modernization. Our work environment is very positive, with a focus on personal growth and professional development and advancement, and we take great pride knowing that the work we do serves the defense of our families, friends, and nation. We are looking to hire 1-2 chemists with excellent interpersonal and laboratory skills who share our values of service, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and ingenuity.” To apply, please

  • The William M. Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program is offering paid summer internships targeted towards current 2nd and 3rd-year undergraduate and enrolled graduate students to work in areas that will provide robust research and/or operational experience that will prepare the student for further study in…

    program currently offers internship opportunities in the National Weather Service, (NWS), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Ocean Service (NOS), and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), allowing them  to target the skills needed to fulfill their specific mission needs.  Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1 to Jan. 3 and proposed student projects

  • PLU's Chinese Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to provide students interested in China a broad foundation in Chinese language, culture, and history, and an

    visiting Chinese scholars and Chinese-style dinner parties. A Chinese language residence hall gives students a chance to continue their language skills outside the classroom. For more information on living in the Chinese language residence hall, please follow this link to Hong Hall. Chinese Studies Club You can also join the Chinese Studies Club led by fellow students. PLU’s Pacific Rim location allows for countless opportunities for area field trips and off-campus lectures. Join people from a wide