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  • The Summer @ Roche Intern Program has been developed to provide students with a fun yet rewarding summer through hands-on experience and numerous opportunities to network with other interns as well as employees in the organization. Additionally, we help our students meet their career development…

    . Prepare solutions, buffers, and other critical components for the Biochemistry department. Track reagent inventories for the Biochemistry department. Streamline processes and SOPs. Process and analyze data to make informed decisions. Provide input and experimentation to improve the Sequencing By eXpansion technology. What you will learn: Advanced analytical techniques and best practices. Hands-on experience with next generation sequencing technology. Ability to work with multiple R&D departments

  • PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) Keynote Speaker U.S. Rep. Denny Heck Headlines Sept. 23 Conversation About Democracy By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will mark Constitution Day on Sept. 23 with a keynote address by U.S.…

    original document starting at noon Sept. 17 in Red Square. Pick up a copy, then prepare an informed question or two for some pretty serious governmental experts. Heck (D-Wash.), who represents Washington’s 10th Congressional District (covering most of Pierce and Thurston counties and part of Mason County), will discuss what he’s observed about our government during his first term as a member of Congress. Following his address, Heck will moderate a roundtable discussion among Washington Rep. David

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer  Like it or not, technology is influencing the  process of teaching and learning in new and evolving ways. Two key trends that draw upon innovations in technology and pedagogy are the flipped learning format and the blended learning format. As…

    practice, and class meeting schedules – to examine how the two formats often differ.   Direct Instruction In the flipped model, students typically receive instruction at home in the form of online videos or tutorials. Flipped models emphasize active, exploratory learning building upon foundational knowledge obtained before class meetings. In the blended model, direct instruction can occur either online or in-class.  Methods are mixed or matched to meet the needs of the lesson. Blended instruction also

  • Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications…

    practice. Through coursework, mentoring support, and an applied project, M.S. candidates develop the knowledge and skills they need to become effective evidence-based practitioners who can enhance their own career while positively impacting those they serve.Tip: Considering a kinesiology career? Download PLU’s resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Download the MSK GuideHere’s why you should choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology1. FlexibilityMay be

  • PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA…

    May 3, 2013 PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well

  • By Taylor Lunka ’15 PLU Marketing & Communication Student Worker TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 2, 2014)—One of the newest clubs at PLU this year—the Kinesiologists of the Future Club or, as it’s known on campus, KFC—is kicking off with a bang. Since it is the Kinesiology…

    activity for all of campus: It ended up being the PLU KFC Scavenger “Haunt.” As a Haunt prize, Zepernick contacted his friend—who happens to work as an assistant to Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll—to see whether the winners could attend a Seahawks practice. “Our jaws kind of hit the floor when we read that text [saying we could attend a practice],” said Zepernick. “We accepted that opportunity and played it up quite a bit.” Word spread quickly around campus at the chance to go see the Super

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Student note taking is usually encouraged to help students process, summarize, and synthesize new information. Some students and instructors are also exploring the idea of collaborative note taking using online tools like Google Docs and wikis. The idea seems great:…

    the collective note taking process at the conference, I found myself reverting back to my own personal note taking strategy instead. In the weeks following, I continued to reflect on the practice of collective note taking and decided that there are indeed benefits to the practice if it is carefully designed. For example, if I were to use such a strategy, I would organize students into smaller groups of maybe three or four, rather than asking an entire class (or large group) to simultaneously work

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 24, 2019) — A PLU psychology professor is doing his part to secure funding for federal agencies and programs that support social and behavioral science research. Dr. Corey Cook met with Washington Senator Patty Murray and other members of Congress on Capitol…

    directives.” Social and behavioral science research provides strategies and solutions to address complex issues, such as the opioid epidemic, cybercrime and terrorism, as well as everyday challenges including improving the quality of education and keeping consumers informed about products and services. Dr. Cook, who recently presented his research on sexual harassment/assault prevention practices at the U.S. Naval Academy, explains, “It’s important for our field to have visible advocates who share the

  • Jessica Schwinck, DNP, ARNP of Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA has been selected as a fellow for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program.  The Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program, a one year professional development experience, is a partnership between Duke University School of…

    Nursing and Johnson & Johnson.  The program was created in 2013 to provide leadership development for advanced practice nurses.  Selected fellows start the program in April 2019 and will participate in three leadership retreats throughout the program year as well as monthly distance-based learning activities and a transformative health leadership project.  The program will provide each fellow with the leadership and management skills required to effectively address the needs of their communities

  • Tacoma, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that Kathleen Richardson, assistant professor of nursing, has been selected to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy). Richardson also serves as associate dean of academic affairs at PLU. “Dr. Richardson has…

    Nursing (Academy). Richardson also serves as associate dean of academic affairs at PLU. “Dr. Richardson has been recognized for her significant contributions to advanced nursing practice and her leadership both in the military and in academia,” Barbara Habermann, dean of the school of nursing, said. “Her induction into the Academy represents a significant milestone after a rigorous and competitive application and review process.” Richardson is a dual board-certified Family and Emergency Nurse