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PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural
. Our faculty are teacher-scholars, who are well-known on campus for their genuine passion for teaching, active role as mentors, and advocacy for social change here in the US and abroad. Hispanic and Latino Studies graduates leave PLU equipped with the cultural competency and sensitivity to be effective participants in the global community of the twenty-first century. Many of our students participate in our study away programs in Mexico, Spain, and Uruguay, and community-engaged learning in Latino/a
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TACOMA, WASH. (April. 19, 2016)- “Güeros,“ an award-winning drama set in Mexico City, will screen at Pacific Lutheran University on April 27 at 6 p.m. in room 101 of the Administration Building. The screening was organized by Christian Gerzso, PLU visiting assistant professor of English. He…
, the melodramatic sentimentality and exaggerated acting. I really enjoy the freshness with which “Güeros” portrays the lives of these funny and endearing characters. The PLU screening of Güeros and filmmaker discussion is sponsored by The Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, The Division of Humanities, Department of English, Department of Languages and Literatures, International Honors Program, School of Education and Kinesiology, Department of Communication and Theater, Global
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Landon Packard ’17 says it’s time to rescue the rescuers. The sociology major researched first responders’ emotional labor — the process of managing emotions to satisfy the requirements of a
what these people go through every day because they don’t know how to show it.” Packard examined each individual’s emotional labor — the process of managing emotions to satisfy the requirements of a job — by asking questions from four categories: background and demographics, becoming a first responder, emotions at work and emotion management. “As we have all grown up in today’s society, we have all learned and been socialized to think that first responders are the ones who are supposed to rescue us
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 28, 2016) – The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Languages and Literatures will host the Tournées Film Festival this fall for screenings of nine recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A…
of the countries in which they were filmed. What we liked about all of these films was how much they reflected the interconnectedness of our global world. Seven languages are represented throughout the selection, but several films feature more than one language, and their production in almost all cases was the fruit of international collaboration. Who decided which films would be selected for the festival? Wilkin: In consultation with members of the Department of Languages and Literatures, we
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After a rare heart condition cut her soccer career short, Shelby Daly ’13 found her calling as an athletic trainer.
with me.” That experience helped crystalize her career choice: rather than become a strength and conditioning coach – a path she had contemplated before her diagnosis – she decided to become an athletic trainer. In 2013, she earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education with a concentration in pre-athletic training and health and fitness management from PLU, then ventured to Cal Baptist University in Riverside, California, where she completed her Master of Science in Athletic Training in 2015
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The Pacific Lutheran University English department offers emphases in writing and literature, as well as minors in Children’s Literature and Culture and Publishing and Printing Arts.
Concentration allows students to explore the diverse range of literatures written in English – American, British, and Global – to understand how writers have used the creative power of literary expression to understand and engage the world. Quick Links Like us on Facebook! My Academic Pathway Catalog Career Connections Career MentoringCalendar Full CalendarThe Power of Storytelling…Human beings are linguistic and storytelling animals. Whatever concentration you pursue, an English major helps you understand
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Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
resources and stewardship. These themes and goals were developed to reflect and extend upon key priorities and values expressed in parallel vision and planning documents: the strategic enrollment management plan, the diversity and inclusion strategic plan, and the academic identity statement. Core Themes and Objectives In order to best realize mission fulfillment, we work to ensure alignment between our Core Themes and Objectives and the University Strategic Plan. As both documents are designed to
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 20, 2016)- Member institutions of the ELCA Network of Colleges and Universities, including Pacific Lutheran University, released a statement Tuesday condemning hateful messages and phone threats directed at a Kansas university and its president. “The 26 member institutions of the ELCA Network…
what you post or share online or the jokes you tolerate. Use your imagination to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, kicks or sandals. Do the simple thing and treat all people the way you want to be treated.” Read Previous ASPLU president Ellie Lapp on student government, research and preparing for life after graduation Read Next PLU’s Whiteneck and Smith Global Peacebuilding Award helps Lutes independently work abroad on humanitarian efforts COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 12, 2016)- Steinar Bryn’s peacebuilding work has kept him busy in Norway, eastern Europe and elsewhere around the world, but his ties to Pacific Lutheran University run deep. The repeat Nobel Peace Prize nominee has developed and supported dialogue centers in the…
campus life: peacebuilding.” Feller said it wasn’t until she started working with Steinar and the Nansen Dialogue Network that the dialogue work she was already doing took on rich meaning. The vital partnership underscored the real-world impact of her work and the work of her students, she said. The work done at Nansen is heavily incorporated into PLU’s conflict management curriculum and events on campus. Bryn has joined Feller to teach courses, and the Department of Communication & Theatre has
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
MSMR Candidates Work With Washington Traffic Safety Control The Goal: Reduce Traffic Deaths in Washington State to Zero As a client project in this year’s Marketing Management course, the 2018 cohort is working with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). WTSC has a goal of ending traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Crashes… October 9, 2017 2018 Cohort
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