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A Special PlaceWe’ve said that at PLU learning in class is nothing like you’ve ever experienced before. That’s true. But at PLU you’ll also be challenged to learn and grow outside the classroom. We’re are a close-knit community where students do much more than just go to class together. The campus is a hub of activity where anything can happen – a small group late-night study session, a concert in the student-run Cave or an impromptu mud football game. There’s a hometown feel to the place
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Using “Essential Questions” for Thoughtful Inquiry Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The beginning of a new academic year provides an opportunity to reflect on effective teaching practices and perhaps try something new. Consider the practice of using “essential questions” during the instructional process. Essential questions explore salient, fundamental ideas that are not confined to the content of a specific course or lesson. The
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PCORI Engagement Awards program through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for her research titled Treating Trauma in College Students: Creating Teams for Change. This project will investigate the use of evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments in University Counseling Centers and create a pathway to disseminate and implement these treatments. The generous PCORI contract is an exciting opportunity for Artime to expand the scope of her research. “Up until this point, my projects have
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January 14, 2010 Uganda Blog: Second entry By Theodore Charles ’12 After two days of nerve wracking delays and cancellations, we have finally left PLU. Our original itinerary included going to London, having one day of respite, and then progressing to Uganda directly. What really happened was a last minute change for our group to fly to San Francisco, Amsterdam, Kenya, and then finally Uganda. “More last minute changes were made as we all sat on the ground with our fingers crossed, and
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business solutions that help increase a company’s bottom line.Company’s use big data in myriad ways. They use marketing analytics to evaluate the success of their marketing campaigns and to determine which marketing efforts need improvement and how they can be improved. Marketing analytics are even used to improve the customer experience, bringing in new clients and retaining current ones. With marketing analytics, companies know exactly how to reach their customer base. Every industry uses data in
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Information about measles outbreak in Washington State May 16, 2019 Dear PLU Community, By now you may have read or heard that on May 11th, the first case of measles in Pierce County was diagnosed and that a second case in Pierce County was confirmed as of May 15. In addition, two cases were confirmed in King County and one in Snohomish County. While we have no indication at this point that any further cases have been diagnosed in our county, the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has
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Social Media and Electronic Communication Nursing faculty are discouraged from “friending” students on social media. The School of Nursing and/or Nursing Commissions may investigate reports of inappropriate disclosures on social media by faculty and students on the grounds of unprofessional conduct. Netiquette Etiquette in online communication includes the same principles that are used in all other realms of interpersonal communication and professional relationships. The following guidelines
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New Design Research Lab Opens Posted by: Reesa Nelson / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Department of Art & Design is proud to announce the creation of the Design Research Lab in Ingram Hall. A student-led project supported by faculty member Samer Fouad, Visiting Assistant Professor of Design, the space includes a design library, work tables, a printer, and various consumable resources. The lab is located in room 106 and is open during business hours during classes or by student request
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group Delta Lota Chi with the help of other PLU organizations and residence halls. Delta Lota Chi collects money and donations throughout November and uses the funds to go grocery shopping and put together bins with an entire Thanksgiving dinner inside. “Being able to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need feels amazing,” Kerri Selk ’16 said. “Especially when the majority of the families we serve are single mothers.” The volunteering, shopping and delivering is all done by students. Selk
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Kaylee at Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park during the summer of 2017 when she was doing ACMNP (A Christian Ministry in the National Parks). Kaylee's Favorite Quote“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” ~Deuteronomy 31:6 This Bible verse was the first Bible verse I was ever introduced to by my friends at church. It quickly became my life’s motto. I am often taken out of my
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