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PLU Student-Faculty Research on Health Care and High Technology A conversation with 2016 Benson fellows Marc Vetter and Matthew Macfarlane The following excerpts were gathered from a May 26, 2017 conversation between Benson Family Chair Michael Halvorson and the 2016 Benson research fellows Marc Vetter…
Regent’s Park College, and in Montevideo, Uruguay, where I pursued language training in Spanish.” Matt: “As Marc said, the availability of professors at PLU is awesome, and you can really get to know them. Right off the bat they’re willing to engage you when you find a topic or question that interests you. For me these interactions led to conversations about travel and research, and I have now completed two research fellowships at PLU. I have also visited Italy two times. For a kid from a small town in
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Originally published in 1999 My lifelong commitment to the liberal arts took root in the fourth grade, when I met my classmate and dear life-long friend Sally. During that entire year, Sally rode her bike to my house, and after school, we both rode our…
Sally’s remarkable success as a professional. Sally’s parents were no more religious than mine, but there was a religious aura in her home. Faith in the existence of ultimate knowledge was reflected in their humble curiosity about everything from the wires behind the light switch to particles smaller than electrons. They always listened to and genuinely seemed to value my comments, no matter how mundane or half-baked they were. I felt welcomed and even wanted. Faith in the existence of ultimate
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by David Domask Example of phishing email (click to enlarge) Yet another round of fraudulent “phishing” emails have been sent across Campus masquerading as an official email warning users that their accounts are about to be shut down unless they are verified. As we have noted…
August 31, 2020 Licensed Zoom Accounts Now Available to All Faculty August 25, 2020
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By Layne Nordgren Turnitin provides originality- and plagiarism-checking for student papers and includes a set of online tools for faculty to provide in-context feedback for students. For PLU courses, Turnitin can be enabled as an option when creating a Sakai Assignment . On June 3,…
assistance at sakai@plu.edu. Read Previous Using EDpuzzle for making engaging video lessons Read Next Spring 2017 Venue Upgrades LATEST POSTS Major Sakai Upgrade in August March 1, 2022 Fall 2023 Technology Workshops February 3, 2022 Zoom for Staff Accounts Update August 31, 2020 Licensed Zoom Accounts Now Available to All Faculty August 25, 2020
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Students and experts debate October 4 Members of the Pacific Lutheran University Speech and Debate team will partner with local policy experts on Oct. 4 to publicly debate the potential benefits and pitfalls of voting for a third party in the 2016 presidential election. Democratic Communication…
regarding their presidential vote will attend. Eckstein said pairing seasoned debaters with issue experts will create dynamic synergy. “These two debaters will bring with them excellent training, honed through many practices and college competitions,” Eckstein said. “The experts will bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience with the debate topic.” The Ruth Anderson Public Debate represents an opportunity for students to engage with community leaders in a timely policy discussion — an
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Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications…
4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology Posted by: chaconac / September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022 Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree.The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in kinesiology training and
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Wang Center honors China Partners Network The Wang Center for International Programs honored China Partners Network with its Peace Builder Award during the February 2008 symposium “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations.” The award recognizes “global bridge builders who exemplify hope for humanity, whose…
implement opportunities to train health care workers. Plans also focus on increasing the knowledge of Chinese health care workers and developing sustainable training curriculum to spread the knowledge base within and among various Chinese institutions that care for children. “Peace building is not just about diplomacy and bringing warring sides together,” Sobania said. “Health is the foundation of civil society. Improved health not only enhances the quality of peoples’ lives and supports economic
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A banner year for Q Club callers A plucky team of student callers has set another record in dollars raised for PLU through telephone solicitation. The 10 students and three student supervisors, known as TelALutes, spend evenings throughout the year calling thousands of alumni, parents…
they do. “We have a very strong team this year,” said Katie Hasted, a sophomore. “We’ve been working for the past two years to improve the cohesiveness of our team and improve our training and keep our callers invested in the success of the program. “We have such a good team, and we have been doing so well, that it feels like such an upbeat feeling in the office. That keeps us motivated and ready to work. That helps a lot especially when you can convey that feeling to the people you are speaking
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PLU, one of top business schools nationwide named to The Princeton Review’s “Student Opinion Honors for Business Schools” By Greg Brewis Pacific Lutheran University is one of 15 graduate schools of business named to The Princeton Review’s second annual “Student Opinion Honors for Business Schools.”…
experiences at their schools and rate their MBA programs in several areas. The Princeton Review tallied the “Student Opinion Honors” lists based on students’ assessments of how well (on a five-point scale) they felt their business school courses had prepared them to succeed in each of the six areas. “We commend the schools on these lists for the outstanding job they are doing in preparing their students to apply their MBA training beyond the classroom to successful job searches and productive careers
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Paul Martinez and Ramon Coronado in a shaft of dusty light while reinstalling the rose window. (Photo by John Froschauer) The Light Fantastic: A journey into the spectrum of life at Pacific Lutheran By Dennis Sepper, University Pastor Ten o’clock in the morning is the…
, and even the renewal of wedding vows on significant anniversaries – all in front of that Rose Window. The special nature of the Chapel and Rose Window is brought to mind each September, as a new group of Lutes are introduced to its meaning and significance by orientation guides who end their training with a blessing in Tower Chapel before the Rose Window. The spiritual link is what keeps the Rose Window alive in the minds and hearts of PLU students, faculty and staff. Now, the window has been
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