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Capstone Talks 2014 https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/capstone-symposia/capstone-talks-2014/

Jaynne Boand Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Washington Newborn screening for lysosomal storage diseases can catch the diseases early in life when treatment options work best. We have developed novel chemistries and assays for newborn screening of lysosomal storage diseases. The assays are used worldwide in newborn screening labs. The assays make use of synthetic organic chemistry to design reagents, and tandem mass spectrometry for assay readout. The talk will go from the

Article V. – RANK AND TENURE AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/bylaws-to-the-faculty-constitution-pacific-lutheran-university/article-iv-rank-and-tenure-and-leaves-of-absence/

environment, and consider alternative methods of teaching and assessment. Remain current in their disciplines; They design, review, and revise courses, reflecting developments in their academic areas. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity; They are truthful and ethical in selecting content, interacting with students and colleagues, and in assessing self. Scholarship Faculty shall provide evidence of competence and continued growth in professional activity. Professionally active faculty

Faculty Administrative Policies, Practices, & Procedures https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/faculty-administrative-policies-practices-procedures-2/

, ensuring that all required documentation is completed within 1-2 weeks following the conclusion of the academic term or practicum experience. CommunicationCommunication E-Mail Official PLU email addresses are used for communication from the School of Nursing office and from School of Nursing faculty and staff. Email is the main vehicle used by the School of Nursing to provide faculty and students with essential information and announcements. Texting of students is not an appropriate mechanism for

Faculty Administrative Policies, Practices, & Procedures https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/faculty-administrative-policies-practices-procedures/

, ensuring that all required documentation is completed within 1-2 weeks following the conclusion of the academic term or practicum experience. CommunicationCommunication E-Mail Official PLU email addresses are used for communication from the School of Nursing office and from School of Nursing faculty and staff. Email is the main vehicle used by the School of Nursing to provide faculty and students with essential information and announcements. Texting of students is not an appropriate mechanism for

Spring 2021 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/english/spring-2021-capstones/

and Mr. Darcy, Jane Austen’s 1813 opus Pride and Prejudice is also a story of inequality, exploring what it means to experience privilege, discrimination, and happiness. Whether through Elizabeth’s insistence on finding a partner she loves and respects, Charlotte Lucas’ desire for financial stability, or Lydia Bennet’s lack of consideration for other people, Austen paints a picture of the gender-, socioeconomic-, and reputation-based discrimination that women found themselves subject to while

In the Eye of the Beholder: Georgiana and her Portrait https://www.plu.edu/jane-austen/news/in-the-eye-of-the-beholder-georgiana-and-her-portrait/

the profound experience of belonging with her. But even as Arthur struggles with social norms by being at odds with Regency masculinity, as a white Englishman he is able to mask his otherness. Meanwhile, Georgiana, the mixed-race daughter of an enslaved Black woman and a white slave owner, cannot pass as white. Charles proceeds to persuade her to be painted, saying “maybe you could tell me how you’d like to be seen” and wins her consent with the following stipulation: “You will paint my portrait

Q&A: Meet John Paul, PLU’s new Department of Music Chair https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2015/02/04/qa-meet-john-paul-plus-new-department-of-music-chair/

Brown, the chair of our voice program, invited Stephanie Blythe to campus in February to work with six of our voice students. Ms. Blythe is one of the most highly regarded and respected mezzo-sopranos in the world today. The event provides our students with an incredible learning experience, at the same time advancing our reputation in the local community and the world of opera. It is gratifying to see such a small and mundane action as sharing budget information with faculty leading to an event

Take a walk with me https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/05/21/take-a-walk-with-me/

citizen of the world. Ramstad Hall, also on the square, houses counseling and testing. At first, you will be reluctant to spend any time here, but once you have cried for an hour during the tragic and beautiful experience of giving a voice to your deepest thoughts and beliefs, with the walls around you painted a calm sea green and the rain pouring down outside, you will come to know it as a place of comfort, of support, and of discovery. We’re walking on the side of Eastvold on a sort of “backroad” on

How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times to stay true to its mission https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/05/13/business-2/

Administration (MBA) program, a highlight is the required (and included) 10-day International Experience. Mulder describes it as “an opportunity to use the world as a classroom and meet with industry executives to learn about business best practices all over the world.” In the past decade alone, business students have traveled to places like Chile, South Korea, Singapore and China. In the years ahead, faculty members are planning learning programs in Peru and Germany. As this tradition of global learning

Teaching in the Pandemic: How Three Teachers Made the Best of an Unprecedented Time https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/05/27/teaching-in-the-pandemic/

at PLU is a rigorous program with opportunities for specialization in an area of interest. It is characterized by a strong performance component, relevant coursework, and time practicing teaching skills in area K-12 schools. Classes are small and are taught by full-time faculty. PLU’s music education faculty members all have significant experience in K-12 schools.Biology at PLU Studying biology teaches you how to think and how to observe your world. To learn biology is more than just learning