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  • Froschauer/PLU) REFRAMING THE QUESTIONNarrator: What do you think of the idea that the very act of prioritizing diversity and inclusion work in an institution is innovative? And that those leading D&I-related change must think in innovative ways — as we are here as we do the unpacking Jen mentioned — to bust through structures that have been erected? Jen: Well, I think the structures are actually underneath us. Because we pushed them down and suppressed them. The very foundation of the work we do is on

  • systems. Much of my past research has focused on interactions between herbivores and algae in marine systems. This has included studies of geographical gradients of herbivorous fish diversity and how temperature effects on physiology may play a role in driving this pattern and the effects of fisheries and disease on sea urchins and kelp forest ecology. My current research projects include studies of the community ecology of rocky shores of Puget Sound, disease ecology of sea urchins, and larval

  • practitioners. A volunteer experience in the field is a required component of this seminar-style course. (4) SOCW 175 : January on the Hill - VW, GE An intense experience of service and community work on Tacoma's Hilltop District and/or Tacoma's eastside where students learn firsthand about poverty and participate in community projects. (4) SOCW 232 : Research Methods This course will prepare students to demonstrate basic competencies in the knowledge, values, and skills of research methodology to analyze

  • community and a valuable exploration of their own sense of vocation. In most cases, alumni described their lives and perspectives as transformed because of PLU. 0 of alumni respondents said PLU had a big or medium impact on their career, describing their experience at PLU as transformative 0 said PLU made them more compassionate and caring 0 said PLU sharpened their sense of vocation 0 agreed or strongly agreed that PLU values excellence 0 rated their education as “good” or “excellent” However, we also

  • learning is active, engaged, and in the best sense transformative. Adopted by the Faculty Assembly, December 10, 2004

  • university’s achievement of mission fulfillment.  Throughout the spring semester, McConnell will continue to prioritize her responsibilities as Dean while gradually moving into her new role. She will fully transition to the role of Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer in June. Read Previous Keeping up with the rising costs of higher education (PLU highlighted) Read Next Confronting Mental Health: How the PLU community is demonstrating transformative care COMMENTS*Note: All

  • STORY Transformative Science Exciting improvements are coming to the Rieke Science Center and the Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center. VIEW WEBSITE MEET THE CLASS OF 2023 The latest class of PLU graduates includes researchers, educators, advocates, artists and innovators. Captivated by Chemistry Emily Struck made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. She’s now pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry

  • , Professor of Liturgy Emeritus, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia SCC 10:45am – 11:00am: Break 11:00am – 12:00pm: Presentation Four Animating Hope: Imaging a Vision for Justice and Transformative Action Conversation with presenter Dr. Barbara Rossing, Professor of New Testament, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago SCC 12:00pm – 12:15pm: Overview of Workshops Conference participants are able to attend three of five workshops. 12:15pm – 1:30pm: Lunch Anderson University Center – The Commons

  • flights ahead. The 1970s at PLU were a time of change, a theme I later realized would repeat itself regularly. The 4-1-4 calendar was in its first iteration, with the January term called the Interim. Students were required to take two interim courses in their four years; faculty was encouraged to teach innovative courses outside the regular curriculum and even outside their specific disciplines. President William O. Rieke came to PLU in 1975 and soon after capital construction projects resumed

  • -country flights ahead. The 1970s at PLU were a time of change, a theme I later realized would repeat itself regularly. The 4-1-4 calendar was in its first iteration, with the January term called the Interim. Students were required to take two interim courses in their four years; faculty was encouraged to teach innovative courses outside the regular curriculum and even outside their specific disciplines. President William O. Rieke came to PLU in 1975 and soon after capital construction projects resumed