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, where she earned her master’s and Ph.D. at Stanford University. Her research focused on the development and burn-out rate of first-year teachers, and what keeps a teacher loyal to a district where they first ply their craft. It was the “aha” moment for her. Her true calling was helping teachers teach. “Of course it’s all about the kids,” she said.  But she felt that working with good teachers, and keeping them on the path to their dreams – and avoid burnout – is just as valuable as being in front of

. You’ll get to connect with an alum who is not only smart and experienced and interested in the same things that you are, but who is also very devoted to your success and well-being,” Dolan said. Alumni & Student Connections Mentoring ProgramThe Alumni & Student Connections Mentoring Program is a partnership with the Department of Economics which aims to support students’ professional development and help prepare them for the future. Throughout the program students will gain insight into career fields

concentration and took her experience to Orkla, a major brand in Norway, to work on brand development projects for this international business. There’s a perception that to work in international business, or in an international position, that you need to have a degree in international business. That’s simply not true, and there are many ways to explore, and prepare for, work in international business. At PLU, we integrate global business perspectives throughout our curriculum. In fact, our foundational

Belonging at diversity.medicine@wsu.edu. Benefits: Cost to attend: FREE Coursework including the Kaplan MCAT Prep course and Science Enhancements are covered by the program Travel to/from the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane Room and board during in-person days of the program Access to and exposure with medical school faculty, leadership, and students Development of Native Cultural identity in medicine and network of Native Physicians Coursework and exposure to become a more competitive applicant

addition to this work, he will exhibit pieces relating to the figurative skill sets students may experience in his class. “The bulk of my career and development of an artist has been creating figurative works. Even now I take what time I can to draw and learn through working from the model”, Stasinos says. The third segment of Stasinos’ works is collaborative illustrations done for PLU anthropology professor, Bradford Andrews, which include a Market Scene for The Calixtlahuaca Archeological Research

PLUContemporary mathematics has played an integral role in the development of computer technologies, search algorithms, financial investing strategies, physical models of nature, fair redistricting voting models, and more.Clark says part the value of the CS-STEM program is meeting with PLU grad students in the Masters of Arts in Education Program. “I get to hear their experiences—the good, the bad, and the horrendous. It’s nice to share a space with other people who are also passionate about changing how we

affords.” Moving Math ForwardThe National Science Foundation recently awarded Associate Professor of Mathematics Ksenija Simic-Muller — in collaboration with professors from the University of North Carolina and University of Houston — a $299,993 grant under the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program. Simic- Muller and her colleagues across the country will complete a project titled “Supporting the Development of Mathematics Preservice Teachers’ Critical Consciousness through Statistical Investigations of

need help.” The campaign officially kicked off Feb. 27 during HUMP. In an effort to become ingrained in the community, the campaign is collaborating with campus organizations on programming that promotes safer communities, such as last Monday’s “Can I Kiss You?” presentation about sexual assault. “What’s cool about this is that students are saying, ‘we want to do this,’” said Kate Fontana, ASPLU religious relations director. Fontana is spearheading the development of a peer education and training

returned the favor during the spring tennis season. “I think there’s been some success (with the program) that we can build upon,” Thomas said. SAAC president Missy Waldron, a member of the softball team, will be the Northwest Conference SAAC vice president during the 2008-09 school year. She and men’s tennis representative James Odan will attend the NCAA Student-Athlete Development Conference this summer. “The opportunities I’ve been given have helped me develop more as a leader,” Waldron said. Next

is home to the radio station 88.5 KPLU and the all-Jazz webstream, Jazz24. This past June the station moved to the new building after 18 months of construction. It also houses PLU’s Office of Development. Reaching LEED Gold is recognition that the building is both energy efficient and environmentally sound. The environmental stewardship that the Neeb Center embodies is evident even before entering the building. On the lot, the building sits on only a third of the site, while the rest is