Page 171 • (2,143 results in 0.043 seconds)
-
PLU to Host Events Throughout Holiday Season TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 24, 2016)- It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at Pacific Lutheran University. Throughout its history, PLU has developed numerous holiday pastimes that honor a variety of traditions, cultures and forms of joyful expression. UPCOMING EVENTS Celebration of Light Nov.… November 24, 2016
-
prioritize. For example, when Professor Parker teaches a course on Roman civilization, he includes not only attention to texts from ancient Rome, but also analyses of the very different ways those texts were understood during the American revolution, the Haitian revolution, and the rise of Italian Fascism. In each period, interpreters focused on different aspects of Roman history. Students learning this become better equipped to make their own decisions about what to take from what they read, choosing
-
Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market For Cece Chan ’24, what began as a love of student advocacy and social justice in high school, has blossomed into activism through art at Pacific Lutheran University. From serving as ASPLU president her junior year, to spending a semester in Trinidad and Tobago, to… May 20, 2024 AcademicsCommunicationDiversityGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationResearchStudent VoiceStudy
-
dialogue, PLU staff, faculty, and alumni will explore the history and meaning of these words in context. At the heart of the WMT campaign is individual responsibility, personal choice, and investigation into how our choices may impact others, regardless of our intent. There are three major components to the campaign: LEARN, CLAIM , and DIALOGUE . Download print version Recognize that words mean things We choose the words that we use to communicate with others. These words can be experienced differently
-
Tournaments and Trophies Students took home two semi-finalist trophies to start the season at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore. Angie Tinker ‘16 and Brendan Stanton ‘16 beat their open-division quarterfinal finish from the previous year and first-years Megan Bowen ‘18 and Tori Sullivan ‘18 showed their strength by winning a semi-final award in the novice division. Breaking an old record, the team took home the greatest number of world’s style debate awards at one tournament in the program’s history
-
vision ruled out being a pilot, so Krise inquired about intelligence, which in turn, resulted in his being stationed in Minot, North Dakota, in the basement of a house that served as launch station for intercontinental ballistic missiles. Thomas and Patricia Krise are outdoor and exercise enthusiasts, and foodies, who love to plan their vacations around food. A history buff, Thomas Krise also likes to check out the local library of the cities they visit. Here, the Krise’s are before the Tacoma Glass
-
Nussbaum explains the mission of the Humanities as one focused on fostering the ability to: Studying in the Humanities, then, means seeing the world authentically. It means trying to understand the richness of human experience, to trace its history, to value its variability. The humanities prompt us to ask who we are and how we came to be this way. They ask us to reflect, to understand, to see knowledge as a process, and to see meaning-making as a social activity, something negotiated. This is true
-
: Natural History of Vertebrates A systematic survey of vertebrate diversity including fishes, amphibians, non-avian reptiles, and mammals. Coverage emphasizes phylogenetic relationships, evolutionary trends, natural history, and anatomy. Field trips and laboratory focus on observation and identification of local species. Prerequisite: BIOL 226. (4) BIOL 355 : Ornithology The study of birds inclusive of their anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and distribution. Special emphasis on those attributes
-
junior year. (4) ENGL 311 : The Book in Society A critical study of the history of book culture and the role of books in modern society. Cross-listed with PPAP 301, COMA 321. (4) ENGL 312 : Publishing Procedures A workshop introduction to the world of book publishing, involving students in decisions about what to publish and how to produce it. Cross-listed with PPAP 302, COMA 322. (4) ENGL 313 : The Art of the Book I - CX This studio course explores the history, aesthetics, and creative dimensions of
-
. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as DS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4) SOCW 325 : Social, Educational, and Health Services in Tobago - VW, GE Explore strengths and needs of Tobago and effects of history and colonialism on the development of community problems. Through service learning, interaction with agency staff and community members, readings and reflections, develop an understanding of the meaning of service in another culture and
Do you have any feedback for us? If so, feel free to use our Feedback Form.