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, associate professor of computer science and computer engineering and the professor who oversees all the capstone projects in the CSCE department, sees it the same way. “The stuff we are teaching in class are the building blocks for what they will do in their capstone, and what they do after they leave PLU,” he said. Crosetto, Ellison and Schwiethale are up against a tight deadline: the Natural Science Division’s Academic Festival set for May 1 and 2, 2009, in the Morken Center for Learning and

return to southern Africa and to fully immerse myself into a new community and culture,” Meyer said. Matthew Anderson – English teaching assistant in Germany Anderson pursued a fellowship as a teaching assistant in Germany because of a love learning and excitement to share what he’s learned about himself, his culture and his country with eager young minds, as well as encourage them to engage in learning. “Right now, that is my passion,” he said, “and I think that this particular Fulbright Fellowship

register in November. It will be similar in scope and intent to last year’s course, Smith noted, and there will be another experiential learning opportunity for students whose schedules don’t accommodate trips to WCCW. A detailed schedule is still in the works, she said. Smith said students who participate gain a valuable perspective on learning. “It helps you think about what education looks like in a different context,” Smith said, “what it means to be a student in a variety of situations.” The

Jeremy Knapp ‘21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future career Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 16, 2020 Image: Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp ‘21 is learning the ins and outs of the Washington State Senate as an intern for Sen. Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood) in Olympia. (Photo/John Froschauer) March 16, 2020 By By Ernest JasminGuest Writer for Marketing and CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Pacific

close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in Holocaust and genocide studies. We recently met with the PLU senior to discuss his plans for improving health for all.What did you enjoy or learn from your Global Studies major? I enjoyed learning about the strengths and challenges experienced by countries worldwide. In my classes, we studied countries through the use of case studies. It’s important to me to learn what’s happening beyond the United States and how events

cancellation of in-person classes and the rise of virtual learning — but Lopez recalls a bit of wisdom from Tracy Holt, assistant professor of nursing, on the first day of classes: “She told us that to be a nurse is to be a lifelong learner. Nursing is a growing and ever-changing field and we, as nurses, need to learn to adapt, critically think and learn as much as we can.” That adaptability was put to the test over the next two years as both women navigated the uncharted territory of nursing school during

U.S.Interested in becoming PLU's next Fulbright?Check out your options for either the Fulbright Study/Research grant or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) opportunity. While in the field, Fulbright recipients share the experiences of their host country’s people, working, living and learning alongside them in a cultural exchange through interaction. This type of engagement allows for both hands-on education and also an appreciation for different worldviews, belief systems and philosophies in an

Lutes Participate in Alumni Job Shadow Program Posted by: vcraker / February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University’s Lute Job Shadow Program is an opportunity for current students to connect with alumni working in their chosen careers. The Alumni and Student Connections Office do a great job of connecting students to alums who are working in the field they are interested in. Elli Pippin, PLU’s assistant director for career and experiential learning, said the program was

Fort Lewis College in Colorado. The PLU Fixed Tuition Guarantee Program ensures tuition for the 2022-2023 incoming class of first-year and transfer students remains the same throughout their undergraduate years, eliminating the passage of the rising cost of tuition to returning students and their families. The PLUS Year supports students affected by the pandemic by allowing them to delay some of their courses, labs, and experiential learning opportunities by providing them with up to two additional

your move to PLU: A packing checklist. Both posts give great insight into what it is like to live on campus at PLU. One even includes a surprise Peppa Pig cameo. 🐷 Whether trying to navigate the nuances of campus life, planning what your room will look like, or learning more about athletics at PLU, our Top 5 posts are a guide to embracing life as a Lute. Read Previous BIOL 387’s Greenhouse Fieldtrip Read Next How Community Meals bring people together at PLU LATEST POSTS Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored