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Nick Etzell ‘23 helps peers find their calling Posted by: vcraker / April 14, 2022 Image: Nick Etzell ‘23 is a double major in psychology and environmental studies from Coupeville, Washington. (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) April 14, 2022 Nick Etzell ‘23 is a double major in psychology and environmental studies at Pacific Lutheran University, with minors in philosophy, business, and innovation studies. In his time at PLU, he has been involved with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as both a
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. Studying mathematics and statistics at PLU is not just about theory. It’s about applying these disciplines to real-world problems in science, engineering, economics, or finance. Whether you’re preparing for a career in education or planning to pursue further studies in a graduate program, our courses will challenge, inspire, and inform you about the beauty and power of mathematics and statistics, as well as their practical applications. Learn more about the mathematics program at PLU in one minute from
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2021 Nebraska Summer Research Program Posted by: nicolacs / February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021 The Nebraska Summer Research Program is a consortium of NSF funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and other summer research opportunities programs (SROP). One unique feature of the Nebraska Summer Research Program is the partnership between the REU and SROP programs and the Office of Graduate Studies. Students benefit in having a community of scholars in which to learn and to share
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need help.” The campaign officially kicked off Feb. 27 during HUMP. In an effort to become ingrained in the community, the campaign is collaborating with campus organizations on programming that promotes safer communities, such as last Monday’s “Can I Kiss You?” presentation about sexual assault. “What’s cool about this is that students are saying, ‘we want to do this,’” said Kate Fontana, ASPLU religious relations director. Fontana is spearheading the development of a peer education and training
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enrolled in PLU’s MBA program. He also solicited advice from PLU business school dean Mark Mulder, whose marketing class had worked with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County to study value-added agriculture. “I use a lot of that research every day up here, and there are other farms that do, as well,” Miller said.Tulip Town Website“We just really rolled up our sleeves and realized we’re not going to hit projections; but if we can hit costs, we get to do this again next year.” Deprived
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implement opportunities to train health care workers. Plans also focus on increasing the knowledge of Chinese health care workers and developing sustainable training curriculum to spread the knowledge base within and among various Chinese institutions that care for children. “Peace building is not just about diplomacy and bringing warring sides together,” Sobania said. “Health is the foundation of civil society. Improved health not only enhances the quality of peoples’ lives and supports economic
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(which give the created images a real-life look) to PLU. The retail value totals $30,000. “It’s a major gift,” said associate art professor Spencer Ebbinga. “It sort of seems to me this is what PLU is all about – come here, do great things and find opportunities to give back.” The program is similar to AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max and Form-Z, he explained. What makes it stand apart is its usability and low cost. “This allows us to teach our curriculum in a whole different way,” he said. Ebbinga’s been
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always the biggest thing.” Plans after graduation: “Attending the University of Washington’s Law School. I’ve had the idea of law school since I was a kid.”Nicole JordanMajor: Social Work. Hometown: Tacoma, Washington. Accomplishments at PLU: “My greatest accomplishment was falling in love with myself and finding a community at PLU who cared for me. I really struggled as an incoming first-year. I wasn’t sure how I would pay for college, and I felt very lost and unprepared and I wanted to give up, but
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Quick, tasty and healthy? ‘Food & Narrative’ explores the foodie possibilities Posted by: Todd / February 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 About five years ago, Donovan Conley realized his passion for cooking and good food was something more than a pastime. As an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at University of Nevada, it dawned on him that food had everything to do with his scholarly work. Food touched everything that mattered, from the environment to labor practices, from federal policy
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Genocide Studies; Religion; and Gender and Sexuality Studies. In 2023, Blair was nominated as the Student Speaker for convocation, and his speech centered on the importance of a holistic educational experience. (PLU / Sy Bean) With such rigorous academic goals, Blair is proud of his ability to balance his studies, social life, and extracurricular activities. While he’s enthusiastic about his classes, Blair notes, “You are in college to get an education, and only part of that is in the classroom.” In
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