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A retrospective exhibit featuring printmaker and artist Craig Cornwall premieres at PLU on February 8. (Monday, January 23, 2017 – TACOMA, WA) It all starts with a mark: drawings with graphite, charcoal, ink and color, lithographs with marks of crayon, washes, rich color with multiple…
. The inspiration for the title, “Impressions,” is plural, it speaks to fine art prints as well as a lasting mental image. Artwork will be on display February 8 – March 8, with an opening reception Wednesday, February 15 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. “I love mark making, and printmaking and drawing are really about just that, the making of marks,” Cornwall explains. “Marks are abstract but become meaningful when they create a pattern of texture that are then recognized as symbols with meaning. Often it is the
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 17, 2018) — Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business has announced a change to one of the foundational cornerstones of their graduate programs: going forward, the Master of Science in Marketing Research program will be renamed the Master of Science in Marketing…
.” Student feedback was the driving force behind the name change, citing the importance of continuing growth in the program’s relationships with industry partners. Additionally, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the job outlook for market research analysts is growing fast, with a projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026 of 23 percent. “The change will (make us) better able to serve students by making the program more relevant to industry practices and more effective for them
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PLU has countless opportunities, student organizations (50+!), and exciting ways to get involved. Every year, during the first week of the school year, PLU hosts an engagement fair. The engagement fair is the ultimate showcase of what it means to be part of our tight-knit…
YouTube Short: Campus Engagement Fair 2023 Posted by: mhines / September 26, 2023 September 26, 2023 PLU has countless opportunities, student organizations (50+!), and exciting ways to get involved. Every year, during the first week of the school year, PLU hosts an engagement fair. The engagement fair is the ultimate showcase of what it means to be part of our tight-knit community. The fair is a gateway to making lifelong connections, pursuing your passions, and finding your place in the PLU
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by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Like it or not, technology is influencing the process of teaching and learning in new and evolving ways. Two key trends that draw upon innovations in technology and pedagogy are the flipped learning format and the blended learning format. As…
will highlight some of the key differences between flipped and blended learning and why you might want to choose either one. The term flipped learning comes from the idea that instructors are flipping or reversing the activities traditionally completed in-class and out-of-class. The term blended learning reflects the decision to blend or use both online and onsite instruction and activities, drawing on the best of both media. Let’s look at three important factors – direct instruction, homework and
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by Patrick Wakefield Out With the Old The Lagerquist Concert Hall in Mary Baker Russel has been used for recitals and events since the building was constructed in 1997. While many people attend the events in the hall, few know of the work being done…
for these upgrades actually began in the fall of 2012. Under increasing demands for recording and streaming events, Travis Pagel (photo-left) and I (photo-right) met to discuss goals for a system upgrade. Because most events are supported by student technicians, increasing ease of use was at the forefront of our plans. The decision to switch to the Pro Tools software on the Macintosh was adopted early-on for it’s durability and simplicity. To streamline the recording process, analog CD recorders
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Victor Bull ’10 Melannie Denise Cunningham ’12 and Victor Bull ’10 hang out near Red Square on the PLU campus. Victor Bull ’10 Major: Business Employer: State Farm Insurance PLU Connection: Melannie Denise Cunningham ’12, PLU director of multicultural recruitment Victor Bull and his admissions…
his decision to go to PLU. “She’d thought I’d never want to go to a Lutheran college,” he laughed. Almost from the moment he stepped on campus, a series of mentors took Bull under their collective wings. Basketball Coach Steve Dickerson immediately introduced Bull to Cunningham, who introduced him to key upper classmen. When Bull inquired about an internship, Cunningham knew how to connect the dots. She first reached out to an acquaintance who is a recruiter for State Farm’s intern program. It all
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New Series of Hebrew Idol Premieres—Your Vote Counts! By Shunying Wang ’15 The new PLU Hebrew Idol season is here, with another group of talented Lutes. And, just as with its inspiration, American Idol , it’s up to voters to determine the winner. Hebrew Idol…
Not All That, a football player’s struggle with peer pressure is vividly presented. He was expected to meet the stereotype that football players date only cheerleaders, but the final decision he makes sends a powerful message. Rise to Power reminds the audience that the desire of money and power can be a very dangerous monster; it can drag people down, bring frustration and turn into a rage that ends up deadly. In other words: Life is too short for dramas; cherish it while we are alive. In Envious
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 17, 2015) Pacific Lutheran University has earned 2014 Tree Campus USA Recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation and will be included in the 2015 edition of The Princeton Review Guide to 353 Green Colleges. “PLU has long been recognized as a leader…
participated in our 2015 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 61 percent told us that having information about a school’s commitment to the environment would influence their decision to apply to or attend the college.” Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet and prosperity, both now and in the future. These values emphasize the inseparable relationships between environmental, economic and ethical principles that call on all individuals and communities to
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By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Considering how to assess students at a distance may seem daunting. Many faculty have always relied on specific assessment practices and believe in-person assessment is the best way to assess student learning. However, the principles underlying good assessment practices are…
options. You can also randomize answer choices to further discourage dishonest behavior. One surprisingly effective strategy to promote academic integrity is simply to discuss your expectations with students. Can students work together to complete individual assignments? Can they consult outside resources? Review the resources below to explore other strategies to promote academic integrity. Web Article: Activities that Promote Awareness of What Is and Isn’t Cheating (Faculty Focus article sharing
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Douglas McGrath’s Emma (1996) stresses the importance of kindness and familial harmony, themes which are absent from Autumn de Wilde’s cool rendition, Emma . (2020). In the novel, Emma learns to be kind and caring to others as well as be considerate and helpful after…
Baby, It’s Cold Inside: McGrath’s Family Warmth and de Wilde’s Chilling Christmas Dinner Posted by: ramosam / December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020 By Kathryn Einan Douglas McGrath’s Emma (1996) stresses the importance of kindness and familial harmony, themes which are absent from Autumn de Wilde’s cool rendition, Emma. (2020). In the novel, Emma learns to be kind and caring to others as well as be considerate and helpful after her behavior is called out, and McGrath showcases this journey from
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