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Teaching & LearningHere you will find a wide range of resources and opportunities for all who teach at PLU, in any stage of your career. The goal is to assist all faculty in their continual growth as excellent teachers – by providing opportunities to improve the quality of your teaching, to increase your comfort with new technologies in the classroom, to create a more inclusive classroom, to develop more effective assessment tools of your students’ learning…and more!Information for

Dean Waldow's Research Group Teaching My teaching load generally consists of physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and instrumental analysis. Sometimes I teach in the general chemistry area as well or other areas as department needs arise. Courses I have taught include: Chem 115, Gen Chem I and Lab Chem 116, Gen Chem II and Lab Chem 341, Physical Chemistry I Chem 343, Physical Chemistry I Lab Chem 342, Physical Chemistry II Chem 344, Physical Chemistry II Lab Chem 410, Introduction to Research

Advisor Year: Sophomore Majors: Computer Science & Economics Country: Pakistan Campus Involvement: Campus jobs, Women’s Ultimate Frisbee, International Student Union What I Like Most About PLU: I appreciate how resources on campus are easily accessible, supporting our diverse community at PLU. One Piece of Advice: Take time to explore everything PLU has to offer – academically, socially, and personally – to make the most of your time here.Aurie HuynhName: Aurie Huynh Role: International Peer Advisor

Literacies Environmental Studies (Interdisciplinary B.A.) French & Francophone Studies (B.A.) Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies (Interdisciplinary B.A.) Global Studies (Interdisciplinary B.A.) Concentrations Development and Social Justice International Affairs Transnationalism and its Consequences Hispanic Studies (B.A.) History (B.A.) Individualized Major (B.A.) Kinesiology (B.A.K) Concentrations Health and Fitness Education (with or without Certification) Health and Fitness Promotion Kinesiology

International AffairsInteraction on an international scale raises complex issues that are best analyzed from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Diplomacy and political relations require understanding not just of political relationships, but also of economic interactions. Conflict resolution at both domestic (such as in Rwanda) and international (such as between Israel and Palestine) levels requires diplomacy, but also deep cultural understandings. This concentration is designed to provide

Teaching and Learning with SakaiThere are a variety of ways Sakai can be used to support teaching and learning! Sometimes the hardest part is figuring out how to get started. In need of a few ideas? No problem! This webpage showcases examples of how PLU faculty have used Sakai in teaching their courses. Right now we are focusing on blended courses to help faculty prepare for teaching during the pandemic. You will also find links to resources to experiment with Sakai, including activities to

International Pathway Program (IPP) International students who do not meet the English proficiency requirement for direct admission can instead apply for PLU’s International Pathway Program (IPP). The Undergraduate IPP prepares students for academic success at PLU by allowing them to improve their English language skills while taking university classes. First year students in the International Pathway Program will be able to reach sophomore status after one year.Learn more

253.535.7237 www.plu.edu/honors/ dowland@plu.edu Seth Dowland, Ph.D., Director International Honors Requirements7 courses, 28 semester hours distributed as follows: IHON 111 – 112: Origins of the Contemporary World 8 semester hours Normally taken sequentially in the first year. These courses explore the historical roots and global dimensions of contemporary events, values and traditions. IHON: Four 200-level courses 16 semester hours Normally taken in the second and third year. A wide range of

the program in this video. Careers for Economics MajorsAs an economics major at PLU, you will develop the ability to think critically about a wide variety of issues, building proficiency in areas that many employers find extremely valuable. Taking foundation courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics, you will learn quantitative and analytical skills that are applicable in a wide variety of contexts by studying, developing, and manipulating economic models. You will become more