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  • Locating relevant sources is only one step of the research process, but for many students, it’s the end goal. By shifting the focus away from sources as containers of information, the act of locating sources is reframed as one step in a process that changes constantly as more information is gathered and as you learn more about what you are writing. To the seasoned researcher, a source of information will provide details about the context in which the source was created, the process through

  • invited to a church service during his senior year. He was captivated. He made a commitment to follow Christ, and has been dedicated ever since. That said, ask him if he’s religious and he bristles. “I do not like that term,” he said. Ford prefers to talk about spirituality and, in particular, his “relationship with God” – emphasis on relationship. As he looks back, part of what kept him from considering a religious life was what and communication he saw as the requirements of such beliefs. “It was

  • February 28, 2010 Raising awareness through song   By Chris Albert PLU students Emily Branch and Marina Pitassi found a way to creatively bring to light the realities of body image in the world today – write a song and make a music video. Then posted it on YouTube.com of course. PLU students bring awareness to body image issues through a song on YouTube. It may have started as just another assignment in Professor Colleen Hacker’s Physical Education 315 class, but soon it became an effort to

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses,…

    PLU Students Check In From Summer Internships Posted by: Zach Powers / August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 15, 2016)- Kate Deines ’16 is a natural on the soccer field and has a long résumé to prove it. She played at the local, college, national and international level, garnering recognition until her retirement from the sport in 2015. When Deines…

    PLU master’s graduate earns Women of Influence Award after pivoting from professional soccer to finance Posted by: Kari Plog / June 15, 2016 Image: Photo courtesy of Kate Deines ’16 June 15, 2016 By Natalie DeFord '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June 15, 2016)- Kate Deines ’16 is a natural on the soccer field and has a long résumé to prove it. She played at the local, college, national and international level, garnering recognition until her retirement from the sport in 2015

  • Third Rail Inquiry: Learning, In, Through, and For CommunityThe field of rhetoric and composition is sometimes misunderstood as one centered on teaching writers how to “fix” texts once ideas have been selected, produced, or discovered: first we think, then we write, then we revise. Once we have a moderately readable draft, our inquiry has come to an end.  We just need to “clean it up”—and at this point, the writing teacher steps up with resources, strategies, and rules. In contrast to this

  • , and well-developed critical thinking are hallmarks of PLU nursing graduates. In addition, graduates from the PLU School of Nursing are committed to highest possible health outcomes through a patient-centered approach to care. Social justice, global engagement, values-based personal development, and a commitment to service are fostered through the development of strong clinical skills and professional nursing content mastery. In addition, your education at PLU will foster your growth as a person

  • research, work, learning, or community engagement. We look forward to hearing from you! Erin Dilworth, of Citizens for a Healthy Bay, speaks to Prof. Nathalie op de Beeck’s ENGL 234: ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE – LT (J-TERM 2019) at Thea’s Park on Tacoma’s waterfront, discussing environmental challenges of industry in the tideflats, and how CHB participates in advocacy and builds relationships with local industries and businesses. - photo courtesy of Citizens for a Healthy Bay All best, Kevin J. O’Brien

  • the social role women and water in India. (Photo by John Froschauer) Meghalaya is a matrilineal society, which means that family inheritance is passed down through the women, but this doesn’t mean their rights are guaranteed, according to Puwein.“Decision-making resides with the males in the family,” Puwein explained. “Women are suffering, are victims of violence. Women are abandoned by their fathers.” The women also do a significant amount of work. In addition to looking after the children, women

  • and local stature – from scholars and authors to business people and hands-on practitioners. Sobania said the sports and recreation theme fits along these same lines as past symposia – global themes that extend beyond a single country. Read Previous Raising awareness through song Read Next Making a difference 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 Three students