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  • the next level in science and health science education at PLU so that we can best fulfill our mission.” If you would like to learn more about these projects and how you can support the success of the health sciences at PLU in service of others, please contact advancement@plu.edu. Read Previous PLU’s culturally sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic teacher Read Next Beautiful mutants: a PLU biology class harvests for the future LATEST POSTS Three students share how

  • advocate by a student’s side. For example, many schools in 2014 didn’t have up-to-date information when undocumented students began qualifying for state financial aid. “We’re walking along with students on their journey, in a near-peer relationship,” she explains. “It’s like supporting a cousin or sibling, so there isn’t a power dynamic.” Although no longer in an education advocate role, Pierce-Ngo still acts as an advocate to students she’s worked with in the past. Two students are even in graduate

  • aspirations in their general education courses, faculty members say, that’s when they more readily embrace new ideas and foreign concepts. Even with a complimentary and dynamic assortment of general education courses, a truly integrated education is not complete without thoughtfully designed programs that require students to engage with the sorts of civic dilemmas they are studying in the classroom. Students who participate in civic engagement benefit from increased emotional intelligence and

  • understand and care for others regardless of their positionality. It also is a field in which I can dive into multiple disciplines, making it dynamic, interesting, and ultimately applicable to the world around us. Final Video Presentation The Hardest Transition: Understanding How Bodies Are Received in the Light of Death Bennett Rivera Personal Profile: I like to define myself as a typical guy in his 20s. On the outside I like playing video games, spending time watching pointless videos, working out, and

  • help shape the future of Campus Ministry at PLU. The history of Campus Ministry at PLU is filled with stories of faithful and creative pastors and a program that successfully negotiated a variety of transitions throughout its 60-year history. While each pastor brought different gifts to new and dynamic situations, they all had one thing in common: a conviction that God accompanies us along the journey of faith. It’s exciting to think about what God has in store for Campus Ministry at PLU. Stay

  • be dynamic recruitment tools and first steps toward introductory courses in the major. Do we have enough instructors to staff these new FYEP requirements (FYEP 102 and PLUS 100)? Can we manage a scaffolded First Year Experience with three requirements? Can we ensure that all PLUS 100 instructors are paid for their time? Regarding the addition of a required PLUS 100 course, we are confident we can make this work. For AY 22-23, we are offering PLUS 100 seats to all first year students. The

  • May 19, 2011 In their own words By Chris Albert Soon new PLU graduates will go out into the world. In the following, some Lutes share their stories of why they came to PLU, what their experiences have been and what’s the next chapter in their lives. More than 850 students will graduate from PLU for the 2010-2011 academic year. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 29 in the Tacoma Dome. Some will immediately enter the vocation of their choice, others will continue their academic pursuits

  • thinking, modeling and simulation and data visualization using the Python programming language and R statistical software. Intended for students without prior programming experience. Prerequisite: completion of PLU MATH 140 or an equivalent college-level course with a grade of C or better; or PLU mathematics placement into PLU MATH 151 or a higher numbered PLU mathematics course. (4)DATA 233: INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE IIContinuation of DATA 133, topics may include data manipulation, cleaning and

  • ) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.” Where do I Start? Free and Low Cost Support Groups Prevention Body Image 10 “Will Powers” for Improving Body Image Developing & Modeling Positive Body Image Size Diversity Contact the Helpline Eating Disorder Hope: “Eating Disorder Hope’s

  • approach when speaking with people. You don’t get that at a big university and especially not in NYC,” Chrissy says. The couple’s message? “We want to tell our Lutes to stay home, stay hopeful and stay healthy. We got this!” Read Previous Largest-ever PLU student cohort participated in rigorous mathematical modeling competition Read Next PLU alumna is helping educators nationwide adapt to teaching from a distance COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might