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4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology Posted by: chaconac / September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022 Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree.The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in kinesiology training and
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two years, for most of you four, some a bit longer, . . . and, of course, it took me 20! But we have all made it, and tomorrow, MaryAnn and I, like so many of you will be packing the car and preparing to hit the road, and leaving daily life in the so called Lutedome for the last time! So, in a very special way, MaryAnn and have been thinking of this as our commencement day, and so we hope that it is O.K. with you if we claim for ourselves honorary membership in the class of 2012! And we are
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of war, famine and disease caused by the Second Sudanese Civil War — including five of David’s siblings and his father. At one time, four million people were displaced. David, now 29, remains one of them. That will change Dec. 30, at least temporarily, when he travels to South Sudan for a four-week reunion with his mother, sister and other loved ones. The trip follows what David describes as a lifetime of isolation. “Most of what has happened to me is not good,” he says. “Pain is something that I
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the primary focus of giving students the opportunity to gain experience in investment management through real-life investing. Right now, the fund sits at about $145,000. What’s gotten the fund to this level can be traced back to the student analysts and the board of directors. “You cannot simulate this exposure in the classroom,” Boeh said. “This experience allows the students to see in action what they learn in my classroom.” “Professor Boeh has been a fantastic resource,” Swanson said. “You can
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stage, undergraduate students are given the opportunity to perform in roles that would usually be held for graduate students in larger programs. “They’re creating their roles, really, in real time,” said Brown, the vocal studies chair, “which is really exciting.” Ally Atwood and Katie Beck have the tremendous task of playing Cai Yan, alongside understudy Marissa Moultrie. Senior Sarah Martin, who plays Cai Yan, said it was “an honor and privilege to bring these characters to life for the very first
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celebrate the 25th anniversary of the university’s study away program with the Caribbean nation. For many of the alumni, it was a homecoming: almost all had studied away in Trinidad during their time as students at PLU. But for everyone, it was an opportunity to experience a country and a culture radically different to the United States. “This trip was an opportunity for alumni to experience the beautiful twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in community with other alumni, staff, family and
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Tobago in late July to commemorate and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the university’s study away program with the Caribbean nation. For many of the alumni, it was a homecoming: almost all had studied away in Trinidad during their time as students at PLU. But for everyone, it was an opportunity to experience a country and a culture radically different to the United States. “This trip was an opportunity for alumni to experience the beautiful twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in community
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design elements, such as video editing and image manipulation. For students, this is an opportunity to learn digital skills and communication theory. “These are the kinds of things I think people would like to graduate knowing, or would be a huge bonus to them personally and professionally to know how to do,” Young said. “So, even some basic coding or some basic web, and to really understand color theory and context, and have a real visual acuity, and be able to talk to creative people if you
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incorporate real-world examples into lessons and experiments so that students can make connections to their own lives and interests. The PLU Chemistry Department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to provide certified degrees, which is a mark of excellence in chemical education. We have had this distinction for over 50 years! Chemistry students are encouraged and supported in the pursuit all of their interests during their time at PLU. It is common for chemistry majors to earn an
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Can the Innovation Studies minor help you to be more (well…) innovative? Posted by: halvormj / November 8, 2017 Image: Turn on the lights. (Photo by Diz Play on Unsplash.) November 8, 2017 By Damian Alessandro. Innovation. If you read the popular press, you’ll see that this word is constantly thrown around in professional settings. But what does it mean? For some, innovation is all about progression and disruption. One of the defining ideologies of our time, innovation makes room for both
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