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career and professional training sessions on topics such as writing abstracts, résumé writing, cultivating interview skills, crafting an effective LinkedIn profile and more. During this 10 week program students will: Earn $20/hour and receive transportation and food stipends Gain real-world lab experience, such as enrolling patients in studies, pipetting, using lab equipment, analyzing data and learning research methodologies Attend career and professional training sessions Build mentor relationships
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corporate social responsibility, truth in advertising, meaningful work, and environmental protection. Multicultural Perspectives in the Classroom – Dr. Vidya Thirumurthy – EDUC 205 (A – 4 credits) Issues such as ethnicity, gender, disability, racism, and poverty examined through field experiences in Tacoma public schools. Writing Tacoma – Dr. Jason Skipper – ENG 385 (WR – 4 credits) Creative nonfiction writing course featuring place-based writing methods. “We anticipate students falling in love with
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. “I say ‘yes’ to different possibilities,” she says. “I like trying new things.” That kind of thinking helped her segue from jobs in art education and publishing to public education communications.As senior director for communications, government relations and public engagement for Educational Service District 113, her team provides services such as writing, video production and graphic design for school districts in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties. They also foster
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negative reactions she received, Dr. Shanks Kaurin is still willing to engage with a broader audience online. In widening her audience to Newsweek readers, Dr. Shanks Kaurin considers the accessibility of philosophical writing. “I think academic philosophy is filled with bad writing,” Dr. Shanks Kaurin says, “[Philosophers] are writing to just a few other people and there’s a lot of jargon.” But Dr. Shanks Kaurin is careful to not fall into that trap. She says, “I try to aim for a well-educated, lay
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Gilbertson ‘10 and Rod Nash ‘96.Conversation Highlights: 2:00- Origins of O’Brien’s interest in religion and environmental studies. 8:35- The unique value of mentorship relationships. 11:20- Communicating the relevance of the humanities to prospective students. 14:55- What the humanities can offer students in an increasingly digital and networked culture and economy. 18:15- Dynamic writing as a highly valuable skill in an increasingly automated economy. 21:20- Studying languages at PLU. 24:50- Preparing
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Montejano & Shepard Fairey Sun Mad, by artist Ester Hernandez List of books on display: From bomba to hip-hop : Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity The other Latin : writing against a singular identity Dreaming in Cuban : a novel Imagining LatinX intimacies : connecting queer stories, spaces, and sexualities AfroLatinas and LatiNegras : culture, identity, and struggle from an intersectional perspective We came all the way from Cuba so you could dress like this? : stories The new Americans
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part-time reporter and photographer. Comparing this year to his previous work with the paper, LaBrie said, “It’s interesting to see what it’s like in journalism right now because we’re trying to make sense of this new way of life just like everyone else. But at the same time, we’re the ones in charge of documenting it.” LaBrie is building valuable skills, learning to find stories in unique places, writing, and practicing his photography skills.“I’ve had two of my photographs on the front page
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Women.“It’s impressive,” continued Collis, an actor and educator with Seattle-based Freehold Theatre Lab Studio. “Everybody shared a little about who they are.” Half of the group came through security to gather in the small classroom and recite their writing. The other half was already there. Despite that stark difference, the group shared a lot in common. All of them allowed themselves to be vulnerable and share pieces of their identity in the emotional reading of their prose. The experience was
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. Her poetic writing focuses on themes of Black empowerment, resilience, history, and joy. Charles’ accolades include being spotlighted in the New York Times Book Review, a Buzzfeed Top 40 pick, an Amazon Editor’s Choice, and a feature on CBS Mornings.“I want to express who we are as people – our complexities and our greatness by telling stories and writing poetry that reflect not just our pain but our joy and everything in between,” Charles said in a 2021 Interview with Essence Magazine. “We are
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world, passionately engaging research, and teaching diligently. The stories in this issue were written by students in Professor Scott Rogers’s January course on “Writing for Professional and Public Settings” (ENGL 323). Each took on a writing assignment, interviewed subjects, and crafted a great article. This website was then designed by our Digital Humanities Lab Tutor, Sami Hoskins, a graduating senior. Their work demonstrates the amazing capacity of PLU students. It’s an honor to present to you
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