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Build historical knowledge. Develop historical methods. Recognize the provisional nature of knowledge, the disciplinary preference for complexity, and the comfort with ambiguity that history
History Majors | Lower-Division | Upper-Division | History 301 & CapstoneLearning Outcomes for History Majors at PLU Build historical knowledge. Develop historical methods. Recognize the provisional nature of knowledge, the disciplinary preference for complexity, and the comfort with ambiguity that history requires. Apply the range of skills it takes to decode the historical record because of its incomplete, complex, and contradictory nature. Create historical arguments and narratives
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Ten years ago Andrew Whitney ‘12 was preparing for graduation, completing internships, and looking forward to starting a career in the world of business and finance. Now, it’s his job to help place local high school and college students in internships with businesses, nonprofits, and…
high school and college students from underrepresented backgrounds with local internships and working with students to improve their ability to communicate professionally and leverage the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in the classroom. Born and raised in Tacoma, Whitney majored in business in administration with a concentration in finance at Pacific Lutheran University. After graduation, he spent six years traveling and living abroad while working for Russell Investments, before seeking an
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The Mary Baker Russell Music Center includes: choral and instrumental rehearsal spaces; faculty studios, practice rooms; a music library; electronic music labs; classrooms; and the acoustically
one set of pipes is tuned slightly sharp to create an ethereal undulating sound. The FlutesSweet, warm ad colorful in sound, the flute pipes provide a wide array of timbre in gentle tones. Also arranged in choruses for each keyboard, flute pipes are constructed in a wide variety of hopes, including fully open, completely capped, partly caped with chimneys, or tapered like a steeple. The ReedsWhile the first three types of pipe tone are generated from Flue pipes (sophisticated whistles), the reed
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General Manager | MediaLab | Reagan is a third-year student, majoring in Communications with an emphasis on Film & Media Studies, and minoring in Religion.
Reagan Aho ’25 General Manager he/him Biography Biography Reagan is a third-year student, majoring in Communications with an emphasis on Film & Media Studies, and minoring in Religion. Reagan was interested in MediaLab because of the opportunity to grow more in his videography, editing, and journalism skills, while also learning how to engage with clients. He hopes that it will benefit him down the road in a broadcast type career. This year, Reagan is hoping to grow his skills in videography
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Why biology at PLU? “There has never been a dull moment with this major. Whether it be in lecture or during a lab, I know I will gain knowledge and experiences that will only uplift my time at PLU. I will be honest, it can…
courses in ecology and evolution, cell structure and function, and physiology have given me a broad foundation of understanding that I can carry forward with me into my future work.” – Daniel What skills are you learning? “There are tons of skills that I have been able to gain during my time at PLU, and there are so many opportunities to learn new ones too! Some very important skills I have gained are teamwork and leadership. Through my job working for the biology department, and other clubs and
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by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social…
have played in human societies. These three topics not only make history bigger and more interesting than it traditionally might be, but the courses offer useful insights into how humans interact with the innovations that we have come to value today (or love to hate). Many of the forces and ideas that are visible in today’s global economy come from these developments. Why I am majoring in History I am a History major at PLU because I feel that the program gives me great skills in research, writing
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We have a wonderful opportunity for a Research Technologist I to join our research lab at Bloodworks Northwest. The incumbent will work under general supervision performing activities associated with various assigned research projects with a focus on biomarker discovery for oxidative stress,…
. Inventory recording and tracking. Order and perform quality control of reagents and supplies. Provide leadership and guidance to Research Assistants or students as needed. Conduct training on procedures within area of expertise. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent education and related experience. Excellent organizational and record keeping skills with attention to detail. Basic computer skills, including word-processing, database and
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Peace Corps is a US government organization that sends volunteers around the world for two years of service.
in language and job skills, as well as about the culture of the country in which they serve. Volunteers then serve for two years, working in a variety of areas, including agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development. You can learn more about what volunteers do here. Beyond assisting local communities, volunteers gain real job skills through their work abroad, which can translate well to future employers. Peace Corps provides volunteers with
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The Learning Outcomes for General Education are listed below. Gen Ed learning outcomes were originally approved via EPC in March 2022 (see below).
here to printFirst Year ExperiencePLUS 100; Transition to PLU (1): Students will learn to identify and overcome unforeseen barriers in adjusting to college academic and social life. After completing PLUS 100: Students will identify resources, develop strategies, and hone skills and capacities for college success. Students will explore community connections, academic support, and personal wellness within the context of the PLU values of diversity, justice, and sustainability (DJS). FYEP 101; the
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SOCW 101 : Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - ES An introduction to human need and the field of social work.
community work on Tacoma’s Hilltop District and/or Tacoma’s eastside where students learn firsthand about poverty and participate in community projects. (4) SOCW 232 : Research Methods This course will prepare students to demonstrate basic competencies in the knowledge, values, and skills of research methodology to analyze the social world. This includes problem formulation, research designs, measurement, sampling, interviewing, and critical evaluation of research in social work and the social sciences
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