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course.” One of the initial challenges for Smith and Taiwo was subduing students who are superfans of the music. “I want students to take pop culture seriously as political texts,” Smith said. “Really thinking about issues of identity and power within our pop culture texts is a significant skill for students to have. Will it get you a job? Maybe not, but it will leave you a more informed and aware citizen.” Read Previous The Glee Effect: PLU Adds Musical Theatre & Dance Read Next Study away as a

organize, communicate and use information and data,” she explains. “We can also bring new or innovative approaches to the way we do our work by bringing people together across traditionally unconventional lines and supplying them with quality data and information so that new ideas, new approaches, and new programs can emerge, and informed decisions can be made.” For McConnell, it makes a lot of sense that a place like PLU would be home to such a creative and forward-thinking role. “PLU has always been

now, in the face of an international health crisis? Plog: Health care workers and first responders are on the front lines of treating patients. Grocery stores and food suppliers are on the front lines of feeding people. And journalists are on the front lines of making sure everyone is informed about what it all means and how it’s all working. Especially because we are isolated in our homes, media are vital resources. And radio is the original medium in times of crisis — wartimes or otherwise

Lutheran University’s Doctor of Nursing PracticePacific Lutheran University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares students to develop and evaluate quality care within a health system, collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve health outcomes, and be leaders in the nursing profession.  Our DNP program prepares nurses at the highest level of proficiency as they learn to translate science into clinical practice. Students develop the skills to lead collaboratively, integrate research into care

is much more far-reaching than a simple remodel. The improvements will advance laboratory instruction and assure that all PLU nursing students have access to state of the art science simulation. “It will be one of the finest simulation facilities in the region,” said Terry Miller, dean of the School of Nursing. In Ramstad 317, small groups of two and three students work in the redesigned, rewired and newly floored 10-bed nursing unit. As they practice inserting intravenous tubes into the lifelike

House reception and recalled many had said they wanted to be teachers, engineers, nurses and businesses leaders. PLU is a place to begin moving those dreams toward reality, he said.  Anderson also reminded the students that dreams don’t simply just “come true.” Often there is much work involved before the dream finally becomes a reality, he said. Dreams require a commitment to excellence, testing the dream in the real-world environment and engaging the dream – or in other words, practice, practice

how interfaith work has given them tools for personal growth and how the Lutheran tradition has helped inform the work they do. Kara shares some of the ways in which PLU as a Lutheran institution provided her with an environment where she could both practice her faith in community with others while having the ability to learn from and with those who don’t necessarily share the same background as her. Receiving a liberal arts education at a Lutheran institution that values critical questioning has

Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice. “We are very proud of our students, faculty and graduates across all School of Nursing program levels,” said Sheila Smith, Dean of the PLU School of Nursing. “The work of our graduates provides our best testimonial—our faculty work very hard to educate nursing leaders who demonstrate excellent leadership skills and who contribute to improved health outcomes for the patients they serve.” Since its inception in 1991, nearly

flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit www.spj.org. Read Previous Relay For Life at PLU raises nearly $20,000 Read Next PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are

the mechanical, physiological, and psychological components of movement. The study of kinesiology involves deep understanding of various biological systems as well as behavioral theories. Many people are introduced to the concept of kinesiology through a sub-field like physical therapy or sports medicine, but kinesiology is the larger umbrella term for the theory and practice of human movement. Let’s talk specifically about options for jobs with a master’s in kinesiology and what responsibilities