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Chinese Studies Program Learning OutcomesPLU students taking courses in Chinese Studies at PLU will: Demonstrate Chinese language ability through Novice High level according to ACTFL standards, and Demonstrate understanding to Chinese religious traditions (Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism), and Demonstrate understanding of China anthropologically in the context of other East Asian societies, and Learn about other elements of Chinese culture such as literature, art, and music pending course

Jennifer Rhyne wins national search for assistant professor of music and music theory position – Acc https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/10/31/jennifer-rhyne-wins-national-search-for-assistant-professor-of-music-and-music-theory-position/

By Mollie Smith ’17 and Mandi LeCompte Jennifer Rhyne first came to PLU in 2005 when her husband, Jim Brown, was offered a job as the chair of voice studies in the Department of Music. In her first few years, she taught a few flute students, but as the years went by her responsibilities eventually grew to include instructing theory classes and directing the flute ensemble. In 2015 a full-time, tenure-track position for a flute and theory professor opened, and a national search ensued. Rhyne

Marathon runner and musician- an interview with new music faculty member Lark Powers – Acclaim 2017- https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/01/18/lark-powers/

By Genny Boots ‘18 and Kate Williams ‘16 Lark Powers joins the music faculty as the new piano instructor at PLU. She will be teaching the keyboarding sequence as well as piano lessons for students. What is your background? I grew up in Northern California in Humboldt county, on the coast close to the Oregon border. Growing up, I studied both piano and violin. I attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and then lived in Paris for three years studying piano. From there, I

Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/stuart-gavidia-24-computer-science-cannon-pierce-county-amazon/

Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Posted by: mhines / June 13, 2024 Image: PLU Computer Science major Stuart Gavidia poses for a portrait for his Senior Spotlight, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at PLU. Gavidia interned at Amazon and Pierce-County, and is already working part-time as a software engineer. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 13, 2024 By Mark StorerPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterStuart Gavidia is a first generation

Lutes win a national Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence award and seven regional https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2013/05/19/lutes-win-a-national-society-of-professional-journalists-mark-of-excellence-award-and-seven-regional-awards/

Lutes win a national Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence award and seven regional awards Posted by: Todd / May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013 It is a great time to be a student journalist at PLU. On May 1, 2013, PLU’s student newspaper the Mooring Mast was notified of a national, first place, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence award for in-depth reporting for small universities. This followed the Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards, where students took home

Part VIII. – POLICY ON USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SELF-ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS WRITTEN FOR PERFORMANCE RE https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-viii-policy-on-use-and-distribution-of-self-assessment-statements-written-for-performance-reviews/

Self-assessment statements are written to conform to the guidelines and purposes of formal university structures for performance reviews, including annual, third-year, tenure, promotion, fourth-year post-tenure, and post-sabbatical reviews. Faculty members and administrators who receive another person’s self-assessment in connection with a performance review process are not permitted, without written consent, to disclose, distribute, or use all or any part of such statement for any purpose

Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson L https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/award-winning-science-journalist-microbiologist-and-author-bryn-nelson-to-speak-at-rachel-carson-lecture/

Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson Lecture Posted by: nicolacs / January 22, 2024 Image: The Annual Rachel Carson Lecture will take place on February 21, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center (Chris Knutzen Hall) with guest speaker Dr. Bryn Nelson. January 22, 2024 By Ava EdmondsMarketing and CommunicationsPLU’s College of Natural Sciences is excited for Bryn Nelson to deliver “From Revolting to Revolutionary: How

David Yun ’22 discusses preparing for medical school and founding the Global Medical Brigades Club https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/david-yun-22-discusses-preparing-for-medical-school-and-founding-the-global-medical-brigades-club/

David Yun ’22 discusses preparing for medical school and founding the Global Medical Brigades Club Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 29, 2022 Image: Image: David Yun is a chemistry major who plans to attend medical school after working for a year. (Photo by Silong Chhun/PLU) March 29, 2022 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsDavid Yun ’22 has been busy throughout his four years at Pacific Lutheran University. The pre-med student and chemistry major has been an academic standout

PLU’s new anatomy and physiology lab is the first in a series of science upgrades https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plus-new-anatomy-and-physiology-lab-is-the-first-in-a-series-of-science-upgrades/

PLU’s new anatomy and physiology lab is the first in a series of science upgrades Posted by: nicolacs / January 30, 2023 Image: Image: Located in the Rieke Science Center, PLU’s anatomy and physiology lab is among the most widely used learning spaces on campus. (Photos by Sy Bean, Video by Josh Wiersma ’18.) January 30, 2023 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen PLU science students returned to campus in fall 2022 they were in for a surprise. The previously outdated anatomy and

Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/stuart-gavidia-24-majored-in-computer-science-while-interning-at-amazon-cannon-and-pierce-county/

Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Posted by: nicolacs / May 22, 2024 Image: PLU Computer Science major Stuart Gavidia poses for a portrait for his Senior Spotlight, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at PLU. Gavidia interned at Amazon and Pierce-County, and is already working part-time as a software engineer. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 22, 2024 By Mark StorerPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterStuart Gavidia is a first generation