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earned a master’s in education from Pacific Lutheran University in 2014. “It’s mayhem, but I do love it. It’s chaotic, but that’s how real life is.” The payoff often comes in the midst of the commotion. That’s where Cook finds moments of clarity and “the human connection — it’s the best.” Cook and others who have completed their graduate work in education at PLU say the program equipped them to deal with both the highs and lows of classroom life. And they credit the close working relationships they
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Panago didn’t just survive in his new home. He helped make it better. “He always liked to help people,” Georgia Horton said of her son. “He was a very, very good person.” Panayotis (Panago) Horton ’12At his Pacific Lutheran University commencement ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Georgia Horton) At the root of his advocacy was a passion for access to education for marginalized communities in Tacoma. After graduating from PLU, Panago joined AmeriCorps. He served at Tacoma’s Giaudrone and Jason Lee middle
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,” designed to share interesting, engaging and informative conversations about Lutheran higher education and Diversity & Inclusion on campus. Because We’re Lutheran Hosted by university pastor the Rev. Jen Rude, “Because We’re Lutheran” explores the ins and outs of Lutheranism and the principles of Lutheran higher education — what that concept means, what it looks like and how it impacts students, staff and faculty at PLU. Each half-hour episode features guests from the campus community, and focuses on
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Reading Recommendation | ‘Stop Blaming Colleges for Society’s Problems: The value of an elite education remains unparalleled’ Posted by: Thomas Krise / August 6, 2014 August 6, 2014 Reading Recommendation | David A. Bell’s article on NewRepublic.com, “Stop Blaming Colleges for Society’s Problems: The value of an elite education remains unparalleled” This is a thoughtful piece on why universities will survive, and in fact thrive, in an era of free, online courses and concern over the value of a
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who would benefit from in-depth experiences managing, analyzing, and visualizing data. The minor is designed for students from virtually any major, although quantitative literacy at or exceeding the level of PLU MATH 140 (Precalculus) is required. Minor in Data Science 20 semester hours Data science minors must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in the following areas: Computational and Data Science Foundations (8) Statistical Foundations (8) Domain-Specific Elective (4) Students may complete
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that belief to this day.” Read Previous Oil Literacy panel Read Next Crime of My Very Existence COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12
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to motivate community colleges and universities in the U.S to get the word out about the Affordable Care Act and provide students with health insurance literacy, as well as opportunities to enroll in health insurance plans. At PLU, the Health Center provides the Wellness Access Plan to domestic, international, graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at the university. Students who take advantage of the plan have access to free exams for athletics, employment and travel purposes. The Health
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change every bit as important as the industrial revolution of the 19th century, the scientific revolution of the 17th century, and the literacy revolution of the 16th century. Today you’re joining an institution approaching its quasquicentennial (our 125th anniversary); we’re part of a nearly thousand-year-old tradition of higher education. PLU bears an important responsibility for establishing standards of excellence and preserving the memory of achievement. It is because we will prepare you to
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. Ambassadors are individuals that for whatever reason cannot be released back into the wild. At that point, their options are euthanasia or becoming an ambassador and spending the rest of their lives in captivity where they are used for educational purposes. Ambassadors are an essential part of wildlife education because they allow the general public to develop a relationship with an individual. Numerous studies have shown that relationship greatly increases the likelihood that individuals will do
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decides to remain in Vietnam. Imprisoned in a Communist re-education camp, he urges his family to make the escape by boat without him. His wife Mai, son Lai and mother Ba Noi then embark on the arduous ocean voyage in the hope of reaching the U.S. and freedom.—from www.journeyfromthefall.com/Synopsis.aspx Terry S. & Freida, L. M. (Directors). (1994). Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision. [Film] American Film Foundation. https://video-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.plu.edu/watch/maya-lin-a-strong-clear
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