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finding the institution’s next leader. He also helps usher the partnership between PLU and Franklin Pierce Schools, which yields community service opportunities that benefit Lutes and Parkland residents alike. Among those opportunities are Club Keithley and Winterfest. The former connects PLU students to young people in the Parkland community through volunteering and mentorship; the latter is a holiday event that provides low-income families access to a free meal, social service resources, new toys

, a communication major. The Seattle premiere of “A World of Difference” is free and open to the public. Still, attendees are encouraged to RSVP at worldofdifferenceseries.com/rsvp to ensure adequate seating. A panel featuring experts on diversity and difference, as well as audience discussion, will immediately follow the screening; refreshments will be served during a reception at the end of the event. Visit worldofdifferenceseries.com for more information about the documentary series, or to see

Longstaff ’19, makeup and floor management; Hallie Harper ’21, Eric Zayas ’18 and Ali Struble ’21, camera operators; and Dina Longstaff ’19, costumes/crew. Emmy winners will be announced at an awards event Saturday, June 9, at the Fremont Studios in Seattle. Sam Ellefson '19, host and executive producer of "Late Knight." (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) LEARN MORE“Late Knight” is produced entirely by students, featuring monologues, guest interviews, games and performances. It occurs six times per academic

hospital and they give me a hug. When people tell me that what they heard me say in a video or at a speaking event helped them see things a different way and gave them the strength to say that the culture at their workplace needs to change.How would you describe PLU and your undergraduate experience? It was just amazing. It was so nice to be in a small community and have that support system. I had moved to Washington from New York for college, and I really benefited from the small cohorts and classes

choirs have high motivation to be part of something excellent and are driven to learn and behave like professionals in the choral field.What are a couple of highlights from your time at PLU thus far? The PLU Christmas concert is a highlight of my time here. Last year, I was so impressed with the overall production of the event–the joint forces of the choirs and orchestra, the lights, the sound, and the hall decor. I have been in big musical productions before, and I know a lot of work goes into the

. Technical difficulties can be mitigated by providing students in advance with a troubleshooting guide and process to follow if technical problems arise. For advice on planning virtual meetings, please contact pluto@plu.edu.  *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Three New Tools for Teaching with Sakai Read Next How to Create a Basic Online Lesson LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020

entrepreneurial in whatever they are most passionate about. Perhaps one of us will receive an Edison Award in the future–who knows! Innovation Studies PLU’s Innovation Studies program is designed to introduce students to core principles in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students culminate their work in a seminar that invites them to form teams, identify a substantial problem or emerging opportunity, and create a proposal to address it. The program is currently enrolling minors and planning new events. We

continuing the positivity by planning more virtual guest visits.Music EducationFuture music teachers currently studying at PLU had two opportunities to connect with PLU Music Ed alums thanks to Dr. Linda Miller, Chair of Music Education. Hans Nelson ’11 is an assistant principal and did a presentation on classroom management and behavior issues. Nicole Laborte ’14 shared a timely and extremely helpful presentation on virtual learning and some of the tools that are in use in schools right now.There were

upgrades we’re planning for the sciences will help PLU students better serve the world’s needs at a time when healthcare and the natural world are in crisis. This is the right thing to do for our students, and also the right thing to do to invest in the well-being of others and the earth. These renovations will better equip pre-health science students with the knowledge and skills they need to transition into graduate programs. We’re grateful for Pierce County’s investment and partnership to help

botany course is a requirement for Biology majors, and other upper-division courses including genetics and molecular biology incorporate plants as well. All of these courses are set to benefit from the new greenhouse. This widespread use of plants means that, whether planning to be a botanist or a cardiologist, graduates will understand how important what’s growing in the dirt is to everyone. “Not only do we eat plants every day, but everyone who’s had a sick child that you’ve wanted to give aspirin