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Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Marie Rodrigues '20English Writing MajorWhen asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.”Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have students who remain courageous, flexible

in Dr. Scott Rogers’s ENGL 323 course, this project is an example of how mapping technology and digital writing can help PLU students and faculty get to know our immediate community. Digital tools give voice to people who wouldn’t get to be a part of a college project. Connection through TranslationImportance of Dead Languages Read Previous Connection through Translation Read Next Disruption and Continuity: PLU’s Division of Humanities in Spring, 2020 LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022

music interests. She poured nearly a year into writing a thesis and gathering letters and endorsements from faculty both at PLU and in Namibia before submitting an application in October. She waited three months before finding out she was a semi-finalist, then another three months before finding out she was a finalist in April. Each year nearly 5,000 applications are submitted annually from students and faculty nationwide. The 2021-22 cycle was “very competitive,” said Carmiña Palerm, associate

and textile arts and creative writing as well. Bookbinding was a required craft class for textiles, and we went to the Special Collections at the Suzzallo Library to look at “Artists’ Books.” That day literally changed my life. I realized I could incorporate all of my passions into one form and have been a book artist since. Later that term I sold my first artist’s book to the UW for $35. I believe a “lucky” art career comes from hard work, perseverance, and taking leaps of faith. I have taught

) with Jp, and she is eager to integrate her new skills into her major and career plans. Janelle is curious about the Innovation Studies minor, too, and realized during our conversation that she already had three of the courses required for the program—BUSA 201 (Intro to Business), ECON 101 (Principles of Microeconomics), and now ARTD 110 (Graphic Design I). Joining Janelle is Mackenzie Cooper, a senior Communications major at PLU. Mackenzie is experienced with writing and public relations but new to

, Larios saw the grant as a way to finish what she started — both with her research and music interests. She poured nearly a year into writing a thesis and gathering letters and endorsements from faculty both at PLU and in Namibia before submitting an application in October. She waited three months before finding out she was a semi-finalist, then another three months before finding out she was a finalist in April. Each year nearly 5,000 applications are submitted annually from students and faculty

April 25, 2008 AAUP president discusses faculty leadership Campus Voice spoke with Cary Nelson, president of the American Association of University Professors, prior to his campus address in April. The interview has been edited for length. Campus Voice: What is the role of the president of the American Association of University Professors? Cary Nelson: First of all it is to be a spokesperson for the organization. I’d been writing about higher education policies for about 20 years before I