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the minor but is also a general education course open to all PLU students. Professors from the history, English, German, religion, social work and Hispanic Studies departments worked together to create the course to allow students to investigate the intersections of dehumanization, violent oppression, cultural destruction, and war. “We wanted to highlight the interdisciplinary and global focus of Holocaust and Genocide Studies beyond studying the history alone,” remembers PLU English professor and

or more completed examples of the assignment. O’Reilly, D. and Kelly, K. (2008). Assessment and evaluation. In Commonwealth of Learning (Ed.) Education for a Digital World: Advice, Guidelines, and Effective Practice from Around the Globe. p.240. http://www.colfinder.org/materials/Education_for_a_Digital_World/Education_for_a_Digital_World_part2.pdf   Tip 3: Use the Assignments Tool Grading Workflow to Provide Feedback and Grades The Assignments tool provides an organized way to view the current

advance the investment profession in the Puget Sound region in technical competence and professional integrity. Read Previous Professor of Education Kent Gerlach Retiring After Award-Winning Career Read Next Marissa Meyer ’04, Best-Selling Author COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition

year. The program aims to increase climate literacy and education for students. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the effects of climate change. Each year, the Conference of Parties meets to analyze the progress of each country and the goals of the convention. Last year, the convention in Paris set 17 goals to limit global warming and negate the impacts of climate change. It was considered by

comprehensive tests. But Leah Sweeney ‘17, a Fast Track student working on her Master of Business Administration, faced additional challenges -- as a new mother who needed to get started on a career, continued education seemed out of reach. “I never really was set on going to graduate school, it was something that sort of happened by accident,” Sweeney said. “I saw a flyer (for the Fast Track program) and I was like, ‘I can’t go to grad school. The application process is very intimidating, you have to pay a

her time outdoors, set her on a direct path to her career. She joined the Washington Conservation Voters in 2008 and became its president in 2014, leading the organization’s political, campaign, and accountability strategies.“I first learned about the climate crisis in detail – and how to advocate for policy and political change — at PLU,” she said. “I loved my time at PLU. My education taught me to think critically, challenge the status quo, and advocate for my community.” We talked to Murphy

changing lives.  “There are so many nonprofits in Tacoma doing a lot of amazing work,” Hernández says. However, don’t be too surprised to run into them in the halls of academia again, in a few years. “Although I’d like to be done with assignments and essays, I love learning too much.” Further education in visual rhetoric or the intersection of media and law both are both possibilities.Advice to New Students What would Hernandez suggest to a younger version of himself? Slow down, and take time to

vocational exploration, career development and employment outcomes. Read Previous Why a Lutheran University Is a Leader on Holocaust Education Read Next PLU launches Internship Fund to create equitable opportunities for students COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU

Alliance. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon,  MultiCare Health System, and the City of Tacoma. Read Previous Diversity Education Leader Eddie Moore, Jr. to headline the fall convening of The People’s Gathering Read Next PLU students go on stunning rock climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn

education or health insurance until he aged into Medicare.  I understand you have experience as a swimming student-athlete. How did you balance sports and school? At first, it was very challenging. I struggled with time management, balancing school work, swimming and socialization. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit during the spring quarter of my freshman year of college. I rushed home. I took this time to reevaluate and focus on my studies and worked on my time-management skills. When the pandemic was