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Associate Professor of Education | The PLU Chinese Studies Program | byrnesrs@plu.edu | 253-535-7286 | Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D.
Ron Byrnes Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7286 Email: byrnesrs@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Denver, 1993 M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles, 1985 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise High School Education Reform Cultural Globalization Social Studies Curriculum Development Biography Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and
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The global CI program was initially launched under China’s Ministry of Education (MOE) in 2004, and more recently has been advanced as part of the PRC’s national strategy of Chinese culture
should be a national priority. On March 5, the U.S. Senate voted to deny Department of Education funding to universities that host Confucius Institutes (CIs)—the controversial Chinese language and culture centers partially financed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—unless they meet oversight requirements. A federal campaign against their alleged “malign influence,” pressure from politicians and Department of Defense funding restrictions have prompted and accelerated closure of more than half
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The awareness of physical activity and its beneficial health effects is becoming more prevalent. If you are interested in building a career in sports, fitness, physical education, or health care, a
The Science of Human Activity - A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology /* education, or health care, a master’s degree in kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity. This resource is
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The PLU Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice of educational and career goals. We offer three degree options: a BA and BS in Mathematics and a BS in Mathematics Education.
of educational and career goals. We offer four degree options: a BA and BS in Mathematics, a BS in Applied Mathematics, and a BS in Mathematics Education. We also offer minors in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Data Science. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: This degree is intended for those students who want the strongest possible mathematics background. It is recommended for students planning to go to graduate school in mathematics. Students may select electives from a number
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Lutes are dedicated to global education, and student athletes are no different. This fall, two Lutes who studied in Norway managed to balance their studies and training abroad, while PLU welcomed
people. “It’s gorgeous here. I’m not a big city person.” Additionally, Floyd’s coach was very supportive of her desire to travel abroad: “She’s really supportive of global education.” Three Norwegian international students studying at PLU say similar support on the Parkland campus helped with their transition. Unlike Ivey and Floyd, their study-away experience collided with their student-athlete experience as members of the men’s soccer team, which earned co-champion status in the Northwest
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A hallmark of PLU’s global education profile is the high level of participation of its faculty. To sustain this level of participation, the Wang Center is committed to supporting faculty through
Global Opportunities for PLU FacultyA hallmark of PLU’s global education profile is the high level of participation of its faculty. To sustain this level of participation, the Wang Center is committed to supporting faculty through research grant activities, study away program leadership opportunities, collaboration on co-curricular programming, and resources for the development and implementation of high-impact teaching opportunities such as study away course offerings, experiential learning
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Su Qiaoling Guangxi University of Science and Technology, China Su Qiaoling was hosted by the PLU School of Business; their area of focus was on business education in the American context.
Past Visiting ScholarsPLU and the Wang Center are proud of our visiting scholars and the work they have achieved. Below, you can find past visiting scholars listed in the year they arrived to PLU.2019-2020 Visiting ScholarsSu Qiaoling Guangxi University of Science and Technology, China Su Qiaoling was hosted by the PLU School of Business; their area of focus was on business education in the American context. Wang Yi North China Electric Power University, China Wang Yi’s focus was in marketing
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One of the unique aspects of life at PLU is the opportunity to join the University Scholars Association — known to most as the “University House.
Welcome!One of the unique aspects of life at PLU is the opportunity to join the University Scholars Association — known to most as the “University House” or “Uhouse”. Members enjoy a common place to gather for lunch, lunch speakers, special events, and weekly social hours. Our main purpose is to let collegiality grow among faculty and staff and strengthen the sense of community at PLU. University House membership is open to all PLU employees (faculty and staff) To join, fill out our form at
University HouseMailing Address: 12210 10th Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447 Street Address: 715 121st Street South Tacoma, WA 98444 -
Apply via the Common App. It is free to apply to PLU!
curriculum Desire academic and personal challenges Communicate clearly Exhibit leadership and service in their community, church or school Will share unique or special talents Each application is reviewed based on grade point average, transcript patterns and personal essay, as well as commitment and leadership as showcased in the activity section of the Common App. Applications for admission are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation
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During the 2023-2024 academic year, 2,345 students received PLU-funded aid, with the average PLU student receiving $37,036 in scholarships. Through scholarship support, donors are part of a network of care that supports students in pursuing their educational goals, unlocking their full potential, and becoming leaders…
, and becoming leaders in their communities. An investment in PLU scholarships is an investment in students who will be empowered to thrive in a well-rounded education that extends beyond the classroom. We asked three students what scholarship support means to them and how they plan to spark a brighter future by serving and leading with care – both at PLU and beyond. Rhiannon Leach ’25, Elementary Education “I want to be a safe space for students to feel comfortable talking about anything.” Rhiannon
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