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interdisciplinary studies and adds a permanent mathematical modeling course that challenges students to use mathematic tools to solve real-world problems. “It is really awesome to pair with other science majors to give more math background to support those concepts,” said N. Justice, assistant professor of mathematics. “Such double majors will be set apart and stronger in the job market.” Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the applied mathematics major pairs well with other natural sciences majors such as
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Fireside Chat with PLU Alumna Suzy Levy, ’99, and Author of Mind the Inclusion Gap: how allies can bridge the divide between talking diversity and taking action Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12 noon – 1pm Pacific time Register for Zoom details We live in a wonderfully diverse and increasingly connected world. With that rise in connection comes a steep rise in expectations…Expectations that we know how to talk about diversity, including with people who are different than ourselves…Expectations that
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arts community in Tacoma. The AMOCAT art award categories include art patron; community outreach by an organization; and community outreach by an individual, which Spring received. “It’s a surprise and an honor to receive the AMOCAT award,” Spring said. “Tacoma is such a strong, supportive place to be an artist and a teacher, and I’m constantly energized by the opportunities here.” Spring has brought the art of letterpress to Tacoma. As an undergraduate English major, she began setting cold type on
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May 21, 2014 First-Ever Krise Internship Awarded PLU President Thomas W. Krise, right, and Patricia L. Krise, left, pose with Emily Ames, the first recipient of the Krises’ endowed internship. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Emily Ames ’15 Receives $2,000 for Summertime Community Work By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications Emily Ames ’15 is the first recipient of the new Patricia L. and Thomas W. Krise Endowed Internship Fund, awarded annually to one Pacific Lutheran University
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conference. Featured alumni come back to campus and share their personal stories of vocation with fellow Lutes. It shows that vocational discernment doesn’t end with graduation. “We’re trying to highlight how the educational mission applies beyond campus and the PLU experience,” said Joel Zylstra ’05, director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service. The first part of Meant to Live this year comes in the form of a panel discussion on interdisciplinary studies Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the
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Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Statement on Systemic Racism in the CJSThe Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice denounces systemic racism in the criminal justice system, police brutality against black and brown bodies, and the historical and ongoing system of white supremacy present in every institution in our society. As a department, we are committed to studying racial disparities and how social systems create injustices throughout our sociology and criminal justice curricula
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All students will receive feedback (written and oral; formative and summative) from faculty regarding their performance during the clinical rotation (Clinical Evaluation Tool and Criteria for Satisfactory Performance) found in your Learning Management System. The length of a clinical rotation will dictate the frequency of formal evaluation sessions. In all clinicals, students are evaluated at least twice – at the middle and end of the course. Students should be aware that evaluation of clinical
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any stage of their career, we hope this is especially useful to new faculty.How do the webinars work?There are 5 modules available. They are designed for you to listen to a recording that includes a PowerPoint presentation. While each module is designed to be a stand-alone experience, they are part of a sequence that takes you through the roles of a faculty member. You can use the modules on your own at your own pace or in a more structured sessions together with other faculty members. As you
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Students SpeakWhat do current Global Studies students have to say about their experiences in the program? ANDREW ALLEN ‘15“The Global Studies program helped me understand many historical and modern issues from a variety of perspectives, and has led me to think more critically about how to successfully respond to these injustices. Studying in the Development and Social Justice concentration in Global Studies allowed me the opportunity to speak with faculty and peers from different disciplines
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November 29, 2011 Paris Cochran ’13 was the first American, and female student, to go into rural Oaxaca with HELPS. “I was able to change their opinion about what Americans, and students, are capable of.” Paris Cochran’s cool internship: HELPS International By Steve Hansen Every student who participates in PLU’s Gateway study-away program in Oaxaca, Mexico, has to participate in a four-week internship. Based on the students’ interests, there are many internship options during the semester-long
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