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capitals of Nairobi and London down. His most recent publication in this region is “The Formation of Ethnic Identity in South Omo: The Dassanech” in The Journal of Eastern African Studies, Vol 5 (1) 2011: 195-210. Other recent publications include entries in the Encyclopedia of National Dress, (Vol. 1, Greenwood Press, 2013); the Dictionary of African Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2011); the New Encyclopedia of Africa, (2nd Edition, Gale Group, 2008), and Cultures and Customs of Africa
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, innovations in technology and statistical analysis help research psychologists run their calculations using programs like SPSS Statistics. These computing innovations have increased researchers’ capabilities and given them opportunities for more advanced analysis through a much simpler process. Innovation is not just technology, of course, and in Psychology many areas of the discipline are undergoing rapid change. In fact, Psychology is relatively new in comparison to other sciences such as biology, and
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focus my time on those areas. In class, I get to do what I came to PLU for: close interaction with my students and physics.”What advice would you have for someone interested in trying this tool or strategy? “Start small. Pick one class period or topic to change. You don’t have to make a new video yourself for every topic – mine the internet. I’ve found it’s important to realize that the videos are not a replacement for class. They are just the starting point, so they don’t need to be perfect. On pre
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great way to foster deep learning in students students is via collaborative work that employs the knowledge they are acquiring throughout the course and requires them to seek out new knowledge and engage in synthesis of that material. A colleague of mine in the department (Jacob Egge) had used team dissection projects of different vertebrates in comparative anatomy in the past and I thought that idea fit the bill perfectly. All I needed to do was find a way to check in on student progress
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-based material I normally produce, so it was great to let my creativity go to work. Please vote for our video in Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Awards competition today! Read Previous Lagerquist – Behind the Scenes (Pre-Installation) Read Next Sakai 2.9: A Look-Ahead to New Features LATEST POSTS Major Sakai Upgrade in August March 1, 2022 Fall 2023 Technology Workshops February 3, 2022 Zoom for Staff Accounts Update August 31, 2020 Licensed Zoom Accounts Now Available to All Faculty August 25
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professors (a little too much at times) and they really cared about me as a person, not a number. I have learned so much with the classes in the Kinesiology department of both physical as well as mental health. It is truly amazing how being physically active can have such a positive impact on our lives. The place where I feel most at ease is nature (as you can see in the pictures). It is my happy place and I was fortunate enough to go to New Zealand with the department during a study abroad trip in J
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Build a Career in a Data-Driven AgeDownload PLU's MSMA GuideWhy is Marketing Analytics Important?In a world brimming with new technologies, understanding the data tied to those technologies is critical. From determining just when your company’s ad convinced a buyer, to knowing what the most frequently asked questions from your audience are, marketing analytics gives you an inside look at the behavior of your customers. To get this valuable information, you need to have the right training. Investing
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Hints and Help for Your Virtual Theatre Scholarship Application Posted by: Reesa Nelson / January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021 We’re in a brave new world of all-online scholarship application and adjudication process. Students entering PLU in fall 2021 as a first-year or transfer student with an interest in Theatre can still apply for an Artistic Achievement Award. Read more in this blog post for answers to frequently asked questions and additional context.How do I apply? Apply online via Acceptd
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players” (San Francisco Chronicle). Today, he leads the Dmitri Matheny Group, an all-star ensemble featuring some of the most accomplished jazz artists in the western states. July 24 Hilary Gardner In 2010, acclaimed singer Hilary Gardner was chosen by the Frank Sinatra estate to appear as the live, onstage singer in Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away. Gardner performs throughout New York City and is a frequent soloist with symphonies throughout the United States. Moby featured Gardner prominently on his
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chooses you. This is essentially what happened to me. I tried to explore other majors as well as working in accounting and sales. Music was the only place I was happy. What is your favorite class to teach and why? This is in a way like asking who your favorite child is. I love conducting the Wind Ensemble. Exploring great masterworks as well as premiering new works is a very invigorating activity. During the 15 years I have been on faculty at PLU the Wind Ensemble has performed 29 world premieres and
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