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Zach Willis ’19 earned a BA in kinesiology with a concentration in health and fitness promotion and minored in sport and exercise psychology while playing on the football team at Pacific Lutheran University Last year he returned to the university to serve as the football…
is crucial. Many coaches talk about the importance of sport psychology but few have the appropriate training to effectively teach student-athletes how to improve their mental game. How does your Master’s Degree, in particular, help you in your role as a coach? I think my degree prepared me in a variety of ways to coach effectively. My main focus is on building up athletes’ confidence, encouraging them to be their best on and off the field, and challenging them in an appropriate manner. Ultimately
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PLU and the Parkland community are familiar to Kirsten Kreis . Her roots run deep in Parkland, from learning to swim in the PLU pool, to completing her high school assignments in the Mortvedt Library, to walking across the stage in Olson Auditorium at her…
to Navigator partners and the resources they need. Other times, she may help draft a complete business plan from scratch. No matter the business need, Kreis is there to help.In addition to referrals and strategic planning consultations, the navigator program also offers events and training courses for entrepreneurs in the community. For example, in September, PLU hosted a “Meeting of the Minds.” The meeting brought together public and private entities, service providers, and entrepreneurs to
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Philosophy involves inquiry about the most basic and compelling questions of life. German philosopher Immanuel Kant once summed up these questions in this way: “What can I know? What should I do?
central to the Western intellectual heritage that have intrigued humanity throughout the ages. This, especially when coupled with specialized training in other disciplines, prepares students for a great variety of positions of responsibility. Those with the highest potential for advancement generally have more than just specialized training; rather, they bring to their work a breadth of perspective, intellectual flexibility and depth, and well-honed skills in critical thought and communication.Why
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“The massacre of innocents in Orlando prompts us to pray for those who grieve, to resist homophobia and Islamophobia, and to work diligently for an end to the easy purchase of deadly weapons. A Lutheran university, inspired by the non-violent life and inclusive love of…
. We should consider learning from the Americans who know the most about weapons–the U.S. Armed Forces; they take weapons safety seriously: private weapons must be stored in the secured armory on the base–no private weapons are allowed in houses on base. People with weapons have to have annual safety and marksmanship training and a current license. If they live off base, they’re expected to own a weapon safe to keep them. I also agree with my barber, who is a marksmanship instructor: we need
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Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and
assess the old. Coursework includes analysis of crime, deviance, family and gender issues, race/ethnicity, social class, social problems and inequality. In addition, sociology provides training in a range of research techniques that can be applied to many areas of social life and policy. The Sociology curriculum at PLU is cumulative, such that the skills developed in lower-division courses set the groundwork for the skills to be developed in upper-division classes. We advise students to select their
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a. Purpose: The University’s Purchasing Card (P-Card) program is a fast, flexible purchasing tool, which offers an alternative to regular university purchasing processes and provides an efficient
another position within PLU. First, see that all outstanding Works charges are reviewed and reconciled with the transaction receipts. b. Departmental Reviewer: The Departmental Reviewer is assigned by the department head/financial manager. A Departmental Reviewer may also be reviewer for his/her own P-card. Departmental Reviewers must receive training before they or any other individuals within their department are issued a P-Card. The Departmental Reviewer will: Collect proof-of-purchase
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If you need more personal assistance or a quieter place to practice on your own and learn new skills, check out the Digital Design Lab in the Library or the Morken Center Wiegand Multimedia Lab.
Individualized Assistance and ConsultationsIf you need more personal assistance or a quieter place t
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The PLU Theatre & Dance Department is lucky to have Amanda Sweger as a faculty member. Amanda has taught at PLU since fall 2012. She focuses on lighting and scenic design and has a professional practice outside the classroom. Continue reading to get to know…
I worked on nearly every show, doing a variety of onstage and offstage work. I discovered that I am good with my hands, a great problem solver, and have an excellent artistic eye. I chose a respected conservatory in St. Louis to continue my training and there I discovered scenic design. After working in summer stock and designing in Philadelphia, I was accepted at Northwestern as a Lighting/Scenic Hybrid. I graduated with a primary emphasis in both disciplines, the first person to do so in 12
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The PLU Theatre & Dance Department is lucky to have Amanda Sweger as a faculty member. Amanda has taught at PLU since fall 2012. She focuses on lighting and scenic design and has a professional practice outside the classroom. Continue reading to get to know…
I worked on nearly every show, doing a variety of onstage and offstage work. I discovered that I am good with my hands, a great problem solver, and have an excellent artistic eye. I chose a respected conservatory in St. Louis to continue my training and there I discovered scenic design. After working in summer stock and designing in Philadelphia, I was accepted at Northwestern as a Lighting/Scenic Hybrid. I graduated with a primary emphasis in both disciplines, the first person to do so in 12
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A First Decade of International Activities When on September 11, 2001, the U.S suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history, Dr. Peter C. C.
long way to go in the course of poverty alleviation. China’s rise in economy is a challenge to the Unites States, but more importantly, it is an opportunity for collaboration. Dr. Wang also holds the belief that foreign language proficiency among the youth of California is essential to the competitiveness and international influence of California in the future while the key to improving students’ foreign language proficiency is teacher training. Given the future close relationship between
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