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and getting them beds, furniture, and other essential household items. What did you study at PLU and how was your academic experience? When I started at PLU I had really no idea what I was doing. I was in the IHON (international honors) program, and that had a big impact. Eventually, I came around to double majoring in political science and global studies, plus a minor in Hispanic studies. I really connected with global studies at PLU. I had a great IHON experience and I was in the Wang Center a
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Imoukhuede, PhD Hunter and Dorothy Simpson Endowed Professor and Chair of Bioengineering at the University of Washington Join me on a journey that began with childhood curiosity and has led to a career dedicated to shaping the future through scientific innovation, educational impact, and community building. Through my experiences at renowned institutions including the Illinois Math and Science Academy, MIT, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St
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. They also recognize the need for change. Confronting microaggressions remains a primary challenge. Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, comments or actions directed at a minority or marginalized group that may cause offense or reinforce harmful stereotypes. Some examples from the mouths of PLU students, faculty and staff include: “You’re pretty for a black woman.” “You don’t look or sound Hispanic.” “You look like a girl.” “What are you?” Wallace says he always reminds himself that
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PLU uses phone trees, emergency alert text messaging (sign-up from the Campus Safety website), and outdoor speakers to notify students and employees of emerging incidents that may impact safety. The university also relies on the web, email, voicemail, radios, and word-of-mouth to share information during an emergency incident.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsIf I am a transfer Student, how do I know which courses fulfill particular PLU requirements?While the only guaranteed way to know is to get an official evaluation from the Office of the Registrar, you can view a transfer equivalency guide for all Washington state community colleges (and those in Portland). How can I change my advisor?A Change of Advisor form must be filled out and returned to the Center for Student Success, Library 124. You must receive the signature
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building had been a dream of this department since I got here,” Robbins said. “The joke about my predecessor was that the first-generation music faculty were all told there was a new building two years away. This was in the early seventies [he laughs] and the building was built in ’95.” Originally, the building was intended to be built in one fell swoop, but with a change of PLU presidents, the project was phased. “The joke I always tell is, in the academy the word ‘phased’ carries the subtext of ‘not
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. But it is not only that: Other opportunities include archaeological digs with the Makah Nation, working on Emmy-award documentaries with MediaLab, or studying climate change in Antarctica. All told, each year there are more than 50 grant-supported student-faculty research and creative projects. It is that type of experience that PLU is known for – professors and students side-by-side, conducting research in the lab or in the field. #7 We know what it means to be successful PLU is distinguished by
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our teachers in areas where kids lack access to technology, we try to get them to think outside of the box. For instance, one of my teachers is working on building out a habitat project where her students can watch TV to gather information, interview family members, and build a model using household supplies. She’s hoping to hold phone conversations with her students to learn about their projects. My kids’ district is also a good example. They’re making packets every two weeks and collecting the
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, nobody knew what youth development was—that was a really hard thing for people to grasp. I had to build their trust from the ground up.” While struggling to adjust to the food and cultural differences, Baghirov implemented a variety of programs for the locals, including movie nights and a women’s club. As time passed though, Baghirov’s job became easier. After the first year, she got into the rhythm of the culture, and, after the second year, she had really begun to develop her projects, so she
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