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is not a science course. As we work to design our starship, we will find that many of the lessons we learn can be directly applied on Earth.” In the first few weeks of class, Heath’s goal is to convince students that they are actually building a starship. It’s the most important part of the course because the starship concept forces students to think beyond their assumptions. When Heath was designing the class back in 2016, he asked people what they thought were the most damaging things humans

of kinesiology? Are you wondering if a master’s in kinesiology is worth it? If this sounds like you, and if you are interested in building a career in sports, fitness, physical education, or health care, a Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSK) is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field.Tip: Considering a kinesiology career? Download PLU’s resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to

hard is enough—where you put in the work for nothing but your own self-fulfillment.” Read Previous Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical Read Next Chris Holland ’24 balances class, internships, mentorships and countless hours building new software LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio

some ways it’s a very primal fascination or instinct.” As Ryan regularly points out to his students, the world didn’t start on the day they were born. The study of the past is an important step in understanding how human beings got here and where civilization may be headed. “Egyptians had a lot to contribute to that,” he said. “It’s a very fertile ground for learning a tremendous amount about the human past. Even before they were building pyramids, there’s this whole process where people went from

sustainability coordinator, said that PLU is building a national reputation for green practices, which is one of the reasons she came to work here this year. “PLU is truly a leader in the Northwest, ” she said. “I think that we should always be aware that the sustainability efforts we are making for ourselves don’t only impact us, but they give an example open to any other school in the nation.  We have a ripple effect to be really proud of.  I am ecstatic with these results.” “Colleges are now taking pride

group spent a lot of time playing “silly games” to pass time backstage. Both Serino and Marzano said the experience was a great bonding opportunity. “For me, it wasn’t about AGT so much,” Serino said. “I had more joy building relationships with the group and with people backstage.” Marzano said he was friends with all the PLUtonic guys before, but those friendships grew deeper through this experience. “We bonded a lot down there,” he said. “We are closer than we’ve ever been because of this

chemistry – the ability to peer into the building blocks of life, to learn how nature makes organic molecules, and then to use this knowledge to devise new and useful molecules that can improve our lives. Fryhle first began his work on the book almost 20 years ago,when he met Solomons at a conference in 1993. Fryhle suggested some changes to the flow of “Organic Chemistry” which Solomons, now retired from the University of South Florida, had written and edited solo up to that point. The partnership was

most recent project – an untitled book that aims to help students promote themselves, get jobs and start building their careers. Sears spoke at the Executive Leadership Series, hosted by the School of Business, on Feb. 22 to give PLU students a sneak peek. The series supports business programs at PLU by giving industry and organizational leaders a platform to share their expertise and insight.Executive Leadership SeriesNext speaker March 14 Maureen Faccia, Director of Women’s Careline and Retail

Health and Wellness Committee members hope to keep the flames hot and continue health care growth by building upon their original outreach goals. “It saves lives,” Richardson said. If students want to learn more about or get involved with the Health and Wellness Committee at PLU, they are encouraged to contact Tolu Taiwo (taiwota@plu.edu) or Eva Frey (freyer@plu.edu), who is the chair of the committee. Read Previous Coach Dickerson retires after 14 years of support on, off the court Read Next Arts

opportunity to approach complex projects and issues from the perspective of building understanding. How can we best communicate about this project so everyone can understand what’s going on? How can we engage more people, so that the outcomes of projects are more reflective of their communities? It’s exciting to work on an active transportation project in general, but also fun to work so close to PLU and think about greater connectivity between PLU and the broader Parkland community. It’s been really