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submitted speaks to the dedication of their instructors, who have encouraged and guided their students to make compelling works of art.” The winning works were selected on the following criteria: a compelling narrative and vision, strength of concept and creativity, how the work engages the viewer, demonstration of technical skills and craftsmanship and overall presentation. “One must commit to a journey where you continue to learn, to build your skills and to refine your craft,” Chan said encouraging

January 29, 2014 From PLU to Sochi: Professor Colleen Hacker teaches teams, individuals to possess a gold-medal attitude. By Barbara Clements, Content Development Director PLU Kinesiology Professor Colleen Hacker knows all the Olympics predictions, all the stats for the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. World champs. Favored to win the gold in Sochi. The ones to beat. As she faces her fifth Olympics, and first Winter Olympics, Hacker, the mental-skills coach for the U.S. team, said she doesn’t think

scuba diving as part of his college career was an educational experience that broke the traditional college class mold. “As you grow up you have to look harder to find the things that fascinate you in the same way that they did when you were a child. I think scuba diving does that,” Olson said. Mike Adams of Tacoma Underwater Sports, Tacoma’s local dive shop, instructs classes for college students at both PLU and the University of Puget Sound, providing opportunities to enhance scuba skills and not

Biology. In addition to the research activities, students receive training and opportunities in: Literature: search, read, and interpret journal articles related to their project Research skills – experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation Instrumentation: hands-on training in the fundamentals, usage, and data interpretation Professional development, communication skills, ethical considerations and research integrity Career planning Professional networking Diversity in science

understand is that physical skill is not enough,” Hacker said . “What we teach athletes is to bring mental toughness and the psychological demands of their sport under their control.” Hacker, who has been a mental skills coach for USA Hockey for the last year and a half, will be working the athletes this week on mental toughness skills, keeping confidence high, role clarity, and a variety of other things to help them handle the pressure of the competition. Read Previous Philosophy Lecture: ‘Ruined by

keyboard at the age of 13. Soon he started filling in for the organist at the local church, and from there his music career grew into a life-long vocation. Tegels earned degrees from the University of Iowa, the New England Conservatory in Boston and the Stedelijk Conservatorium in Arnhem, located in the Netherlands. He said an organist has to go where the organ is, and PLU’s organ fit the bill. While teaching in Kansas, he heard about an opening at PLU, and was already familiar with its organ. In 2002

is used to prevent corrosion, deposit nanoscale interconnects in computer chips, and to interface electronics with neural circuits. Electrochemical technology is an area of rapidly growing importance and commercial activity, but almost no graduates have the requisite skills. To address this need, we started the first and only MS program in the US dedicated to electrochemistry. The core program consists of 6-months of accelerated, immersive coursework (including foundational theory, team-based

and communication skills. Enhance their mathematical knowledge. Meet mathematicians from around the world. Be given the opportunity to develop and complete a unique personal project. Interact with the Museum’s senior leadership team and the Visiting Professor. Learn what it takes to operate a successful business. Gain exposure to a variety of interesting programs, lectures, and people. Be part of a motivated and talented cohort. The successful candidate will have: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

& Human Resources. The Innovation Studies minor helped McKinney tie her academic programs together. “The Innovation Studies program gave me significant hands-on experience where I could apply my business, philosophy, and creativity skills. I learned about the importance of human centered design, and how valuable creativity is even within the most mundane parts of our lives.” Cameron Clem Cameron Clem majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Human Resources. Cameron

receive that guidance, especially because we are working remotely,” said Le.    The internship concluded with a chance for the internship students to present their research and results to the scientists of BRI. “I had a chance to practice our communication skills and imagined we were professional scientists, It really helped me build skills that will be necessary for my career,” Le said.  After graduation, Le plans on pursuing a graduate degree and applying for more work in medical research to