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  • During J-Term 2021, students in Assistant Professor Kate Drazner Hoyt’s  Media Literacy COMA 388 explored topics such as: – the role that the press plays in sustaining democracies; – the different forms of online misinformation and disinformation; – the rise of conspiracy theories on web…

    media publications. This doesn’t explain every feature, rather it highlights utilities that may or may not have any convenient explanation published anywhere. . . After reviewing this media literacy tool, people should understand the acceptable communicative behaviors on these apps. They should also come to an understanding that these are all sources meant for forms of social interaction. As long as people approach social media with a basic understanding and critical thinking skills, social media

  • Originally Published 1999 “The Artist, the thinker, the hero, the saint —who are they, finally, but the finite self radicalized and intensified? . . . The difference between [them] and the rest of us . . . is a willingness to undergo the journey of…

    the challenges and ironies of teaching humanities in the current climate of higher education, I persist in my profligate hope. Teaching humanities matters. I continue to profess a discipline that many of my students presume to be useless, establish and hold them to standards of excellence, and persistently encourage critical and original thinking. In so doing I point students toward the gap between their Flatland and a possible journey of intensification into particularity that is the heart and

  • Plenty of experiences come to mind when thinking about first-year students settling into college life: making new friends, living on campus, exploring newfound independence. However, Pacific Lutheran University also wants to introduce students to a more outside-the-box opportunity in their first year on campus: studying…

    Study away as a first-year Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationPlenty of experiences come to mind when thinking about first-year students settling into college life: making new friends, living on campus, exploring newfound independence. However, Pacific Lutheran University also wants to introduce students to a more outside-the-box opportunity in their first year on campus: studying away.“In a J-Term study away

  • A Master’s in Kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field. Are you passionate about improving the physical well-being of others? Do you want to make a positive…

    a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Download the MSK GuideDownload the free ebookDownload free ebook: A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Reasons to Get a Master’s Degree in KinesiologyGraduate school is an investment, plain and simple, but there are a variety of reasons why a professional seeking a career in kinesiology should pursue a master’s degree. But maybe you’re thinking: is a master’s in kinesiology worth it? 1.  Increase your earning potential with a master’s in kinesiology

  • See all the projects and art that our Art and Design seniors have created.

    anthropocentric creative, Bryant designs for people and often about people—focusing on design for use, design for communication, and design with a function.Portfolio Dallas EcklemanBFA, Graphic Design Dallas Eckelman is a graphic design student who loves using his critical thinking skills and cartoonish aesthetic to create fun and appealing illustrations. In the future he plans on pursuing a career in game design.Portfolio Kevin JansenBFA, Graphic Design Kevin Jansen has been drawing cartoons on his homework

  • Students who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage--knowledge of key social

    effectively in writing and presentations. Practice Critical Thinking: Lean to look beyond the surface of issues to discover the “why”. Build your analytical skills. Solve problems and identify opportunities. Gain a Global Perspective: Learn about different cultures and how to analyze the interactions of groups and societies through a global and historical perspective. Prepare for Graduate School: An undergraduate major in sociology provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in a wide range of

  • This tool is to help you make decisions in those critical times facing a student in distress.  It is grouped by type of incident, then offers FACTS, what to DO, and what to AVOID in order to minimize confrontation or risk of negligence.

    Helping Students in Distress - A Guide for Faculty and Staff (Rev. 2021) (pdf) view download This tool is to help you make decisions in those critical times facing a student in distress.  It is grouped by type of incident, then offers FACTS, what to DO, and what to AVOID in order to minimize confrontation or risk of negligence.

  • This tool is to help you make decisions in those critical times facing a student in distress.  It is grouped by type of incident, then offers FACTS, what to DO, and what to AVOID in order to minimize confrontation or risk of negligence.

    Helping Students in Distress - A Guide for Faculty and Staff (Rev. 2021) (pdf) view download This tool is to help you make decisions in those critical times facing a student in distress.  It is grouped by type of incident, then offers FACTS, what to DO, and what to AVOID in order to minimize confrontation or risk of negligence.

  • This tool is to help you make decisions in those critical times facing a student in distress.  It is grouped by type of incident, then offers FACTS, what to DO, and what to AVOID in order to minimize confrontation or risk of negligence.

    Helping Students in Distress - A Guide for Faculty and Staff (Rev. 2021) (pdf) view download This tool is to help you make decisions in those critical times facing a student in distress.  It is grouped by type of incident, then offers FACTS, what to DO, and what to AVOID in order to minimize confrontation or risk of negligence.

  • PLU just launched a new partnership with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) to help PLU students apply to medical or other healthcare professional schools . Located in Yakima, PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved…

    New partnership leads to new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences graduates Are you thinking about going into pre-health sciences - medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and other related fields? Posted by: mhines / June 26, 2023 Image: A PLU student works on pipetting skills in a lab at PLU. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) June 26, 2023 PLU just launched a new partnership with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) to help PLU students apply to medical or