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  • Mission and Learning Outcomes https://www.plu.edu/earth-science/mission-and-goals/

    The PLU Department of Geosciences prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific

    the processes that change the earth through time and their products. Improve geologic awareness campus-wide by offering a wide-range of introductory courses on geologic topics. Student Learning Outcomes Identify and articulate appropriate geological questions from the synthesis of observations and measurement of geological materials and processes. Effectively collect and analyze geologic qualitative and quantitative data in field-based and or lab-based settings. Explain the observed or measured

  • PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/03/09/mosquitoes/

    TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues. Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever.  Blakney isn’t at…

    contributing to work that aims to educate and inform people about infectious diseases.   The third-generation Pacific Lutheran University graduate conducts backyard surveillance of mosquitoes in Atlanta, where she works as a field manager at Emory University. Her team collects and identifies the insects, working in and outside the lab studying the spread of West Nile virus. Blakney said it was PLU’s commitment to global citizenship, social justice and environmental conservation that helped her discover her

  • A Different Kind of Whale Watching – Resolute Online: Fall 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/different-kind-of-whale-watching/

    While many of their classmates braved a chilly winter back in Parkland, three Lutes sat on a beach in Hawaii watching whales. No, it wasn’t vacation. It was research.

    opportunities to showcase student-faculty research. “It’s nice to put forth my research, voice my concerns, and show people topics they might not have thought about.” While many of their classmates braved a chilly winter back in Parkland, three Lutes sat on a beach in Hawaii and witnessed the incredible moment when a humpback whale taught her calf how to breach near the shore. No, it wasn’t vacation. It was research. The group of Pacific Lutheran University students — Mikaela Haglund ’19, Lexi Higgins ’19

  • PLU’s provost plans to improve faculty diversity, visibility and accessibility of campus research https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/09/12/provost-brown/

    TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific Lutheran University already exhibits academic excellence in a variety of ways: rich global education, robust student-faculty research, world-class faculty members and, of course, eager students who are ready to change the world. But Brown…

    linked to academic excellence,” Brown said during a speech at the annual Fall Faculty Conference. “It provides a richer intellectual environment, better preparing all our students to live, work and serve others in an increasingly global and multicultural society.” Currently, Brown says, PLU is making major strides in improving the diversity of its student body. This year, 42 percent of incoming first-year students are the first in their family to attend college and 35 percent of them identify as

  • Hispanic and Latino Studies https://www.plu.edu/hispanic-latino-studies/

    PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural

    . Our faculty are teacher-scholars, who are well-known on campus for their genuine passion for teaching, active role as mentors, and advocacy for social change here in the US and abroad. Hispanic and Latino Studies graduates leave PLU equipped with the cultural competency and sensitivity to be effective participants in the global community of the twenty-first century. Many of our students participate in our study away programs in Mexico, Spain, and Uruguay, and community-engaged learning in Latino/a

    Hispanic and Latino Studies
    253-535-8330
    glcs@plu.edu
    Administration Building Room 207-C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

  • The Choir of the West takes to the road https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2013/01/21/the-choir-of-the-west-takes-to-the-road/

    The Choir of the West takes to the road Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 21, 2013 January 21, 2013 Performing in Washington and British Columbia The PLU Choir of the West will be on tour in Washington and British Columbia later this January and in early February. The repertoire for this year’s Choir of the West tour spans many stylistic eras and genres. Audience members will hear premiere performances of three works: Exultate, by PLU choral faculty member Brian Galante; Northern Lights, by

  • Article II. – THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-i-faculty-constitution-and-bylaws/article-ii-the-president-of-the-university/

    Section 1. The president of the university shall be a member of a Lutheran church, or of a Christian denomination with which the ELCA has a relationship of full communion; shall be the executive head of the university; shall be an advisory member of all university committees; and shall report regularly to the Board of Regents, or whenever required by them, concerning the work and needs of the university. The president shall nominate to the Board of Regents for their approval all senior

  • Featured Stories – Resolute Online: Spring 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2016/featured-stories/

    , featuring a selection of businesses owned by Lutes who build community around quality wine and food. Alumni share the stories behind their businesses, as well as the passion for their craft. Read More À la Carte Explore a variety of standalone features on PLU’s à la carte menu of Lute-owned businesses. From coffee to entrées to desserts, these alumni work hard to perfect their tasty products. Read More VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University’s flagship magazine, published three times a

  • The Virtues of Video https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/instructional-video/

    from remediation to advanced learning, reviewing to previewing, to sharing insightful demonstrations. Do you strive to meet the diverse needs of students in your course?  Videos can be posted online to provide remediation for students needing a review of foundational concepts.  And for your advanced students, more challenging topics can be posted to help take their learning to the next level.  Many of these resources already exist on sites like TedEd and Kahn Academy. Do you waste a lot of time at

  • Hispanic Heritage Month at PLU: A New Student Group and Annual Lecture, and More https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/09/15/hispanicheritagemonth/

    TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015)—As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off across the country on Sept. 15, this year’s observation at Pacific Lutheran University takes on extra emphasis with two new campus-wide components: • the revival of a student organization representing Latino/a and Hispanic students, and…

    Lutes and to introduce them to faculty and staff. “Through this student organization, we hope to create a support system that will make our club members feel like they have a familia away from home and will help students to not only be proud of their heritage but help them succeed as scholars,” Carrasco said. Amigos Unidos has a Facebook group, PLU Amigos Unidos, and its weekly meetings begin Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the Stuen Lounge. Other planned events for Fall, in collaboration with the