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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

theory and methods classes; and two new courses specifically designed for students who plan to use their education background for educational work in non-school community institutions, such as: museums, environmental education centers, performing arts organizations, businesses, etc. This education background along with the student’s area of academic emphasis will be taken into consideration for the job-shadow and internship components of this program. Required Content Area and Emphasis Students must

of a growing trend in competitive high-school debate, in which non-marginalized students read arguments rooted in marginalized identity. I propose that this trend creates a hostile environment within the debate round because it forces marginalized debaters to oppose their own identities and struggles to win the round. Why I majored in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies: I majored in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies because one semester of Political Science classes was enough for me to decide

year. (4) ENGL 506 : Summer Residency III 16 hours of required workshops, 20 additional hours of lectures and mini-courses (topics in genre/topics in craft), readings. Design an independent course of study with a mentor for the upcoming year. (4) ENGL 507 : Summer Residency IV Teaching a class based on critical paper or outside experience. Public reading from creative thesis. Participation in workshops and classes. Graduation. (4) ENGL 511 : Writing Mentorship I One-on-one correspondence with a

educations, diversity training(s), immersions, or degrees/certificates in cultures|experiences outside their own etc…can unintentional diminish, alienate and undermine the same populations for which they espouse support. Sometimes we have to face our worst self, actively face down stereotypes, challenge our inner circle of voices (family, belief systems, etc), really listen to appreciate voices/experiences that are foreign, unfamiliar or even uncomfortable to us. What cost are we willing to pay to earn

Sample Curriculum - Entry into Nursing Program Fall of Junior Year Fall of First Year General Ed*** One course toward fulfillment of General Education Requirements (4) PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology (4) WRIT 101 Freshman Writing Seminar (4) PHED 100Personalized Fitness (1), may also be taken Spring of freshman year ELECTIVEElect to take: (1) no additional classes (recommended), or (2) any available 1-4 credit class(es) of your choosing January Term of First Year General Ed*** One course

Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma and raising twins when he entered PLU’s alternative-route education program. He already had a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii, where he played football, and a master’s in education from Antioch University in Seattle. But he lacked Washington state teacher certification. He chose PLU’s program to earn his certification because of its flexibility that allowed him to take classes that fit his schedule. “They are willing to work with individuals and

Daley was busy coaching football at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma and raising twins when he entered PLU’s alternative-route education program. He already had a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii, where he played football, and a master’s in education from Antioch University in Seattle. But he lacked Washington state teacher certification. He chose PLU’s program to earn his certification because of its flexibility that allowed him to take classes that fit his schedule. “They are

the art, and I am still loving every second of it.” Dance minor-related classes can also fill in credits for students while fulfilling several fundamental aspects of their education at the same time. “I’ve seen how we’ve attracted so many students from different areas of study,” Winchester said. “Their diverse backgrounds and experiences they bring from their different fields of study is really inspiring.” 2017-18 Upcoming Dance Concerts: Dance 2018 will be performing Storytelling, Friday, April

, each of his French literature students received a dictionary of great French language writers. Mark is much beloved by students of his elementary French language classes. Meeting every week to converse with each individual student, he must be, one student surmised, “the hardest working professor on campus.” Mark has indeed worked enormously hard at PLU. He remains a thought-provoking interlocutor, a cherished colleague, and a respected teacher. by Rebecca Wilkin with help from Rochelle Snee PLU