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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 15, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University students are people of many interests. This semester, several courses illustrate how the university’s curriculum caters to those eclectic interests. Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory “Who Beyoncé is for?” is not usually a question that you ask…

    university's curriculum caters to those eclectic interests. Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory“Who Beyoncé is for?” is not usually a question that you ask when you’re bopping your head to “Single Ladies,” or “Partition,” or any of the other hundreds of hit songs that have made Beyoncé a worldwide music icon. But it is just one of the questions students will tackle in the Women’s and Gender Studies course titled “Beyoncé and Black Feminist Theory.” “The general premise of the course is to think about Beyoncé

  • Source: Yale Center for Teaching and Learning on Formative and Summative Assessment

    FormativeSummative In-class discussionsInstructor-created exams Clicker questionsStandardized tests Low-stakes group workFinal projects Weekly quizzesFinal essays 1-minute reflection writing assignmentsFinal presentations Homework assignmentsFinal reports SurveysFinal Grades Both forms of assessment can vary across several dimensions (Trumbull and Lash, 2013): Informal / formal Immediate / delayed feedback Embedded in lesson plan / stand-alone Spontaneous / planned Individual / group Verbal / nonverbal Oral

  • Associate Professor of Music - Piano | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | powerslm@plu.edu | 253-535-7647 | In demand as a solo and collaborative artist as well as an adjudicator and presenter, Dr.

    Lark Powers Associate Professor of Music - Piano Phone: 253-535-7647 Email: powerslm@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 115 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Status:On Sabbatical Professional Biography Education D.M.A., Piano, University of Colorado Boulder M.M., Piano Performance, Peabody Institute M.M., Harpsichord Performance, Peabody Institute M.M., Theory Pedagogy, Peabody Institute G.P.D., Peabody Institute D.E.M., Conservatoire National de Region

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  • Associate Professor of Music - Piano | Music | powerslm@plu.edu | 253-535-7647 | In demand as a solo and collaborative artist as well as an adjudicator and presenter, Dr.

    Lark Powers Associate Professor of Music - Piano Phone: 253-535-7647 Email: powerslm@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 115 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Status:On Sabbatical Professional Biography Education D.M.A., Piano, University of Colorado Boulder M.M., Piano Performance, Peabody Institute M.M., Harpsichord Performance, Peabody Institute M.M., Theory Pedagogy, Peabody Institute G.P.D., Peabody Institute D.E.M., Conservatoire National de Region

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  • Most veterinary science programs require applicants to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, and some also require the Biology GRE.

    arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively. The GRE is scored on a 130-170 scale, in one-point increments, for the first two sections (i.e., Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). The Analytical Writing portion is scored on a scale of 1-6, in half-point increments. The cost of the test is $195. To find out where you can take

  • Most veterinary science programs require applicants to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, and some also require the Biology GRE.

    arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively. The GRE is scored on a 130-170 scale, in one-point increments, for the first two sections (i.e., Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). The Analytical Writing portion is scored on a scale of 1-6, in half-point increments. The cost of the test is $195. To find out where you can take

  • In partnership with the Center for Diversity and Health Equity, the Office for Teaching, Education and Research is excited to offer our SCRI Summer Scholars Program (SSSP). The goal of the program is to provide undergraduate students with a background that is historically underrepresented in the…

    publishing an abstract of their research project in the internship’s Program Report. Interns will receive $20 an hour for 40 hours per week. Up to 30 hours per week will be dedicated toward research. The remaining 10 hours per week will be dedicated to the professional development of the student, including time to write and edit their research abstract and attend career and professional development sessions. The program will last up to 10 weeks. Scholars in the program will be offered travel and housing

  • Mention the word “vocation” to a group of people, and you’re likely to get a wide variety of definitions.

    6. Discerning one’s vocation in the worldMention the word “vocation” to a group of people, and you’re likely to get a wide variety of definitions. Some will think that “vocation” refers to particular occupations involving skilled work (e.g., as a carpenter, electrician, or mechanic). Others may assume a broader definition and define vocation as the job one does. Yet a third group will define vocation as following one’s passion in choosing a major or an occupation, or even a hobby. While all of

  • Communities of alumni, students, Parkland residents, and more all gather together to talk about philosophy, not to debate with one another, but to learn.

    By Ashley Carreño-Millan '20Division of Humanities Communities of alumni, students, Parkland residents, and more all gather together to talk about philosophy, not to debate with one another, but to learn. Professors Sergia Hay, Mike Rings, and PLU alumni Matthew Salzano presenting on their SOPHIA group at a conference in March 2018. The SOPHIA (Society of Philosophers in America) organization connects people globally and locally. Some of the events organized by SOPHIA are hosted by two PLU