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Director of Forensics for PLU’s storied speech and debate team, the T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum. He teaches Applied Research, Argumentation & Advocacy, Introduction to Communication, and Gender & Communication. Dr. Eckstein’s research explores the new democratic challenges and opportunities facing a networked culture. His work has appeared in The Quarterly Journal of Speech, The Journal of Argumentation in Context, Argumentation & Advocacy, and Relevant Rhetoric.Learn More Read Previous Did you know

behind-the-scenes at Hollywood studios; Learn how producers and writers function; Hear about similarities and differences for directors who work in different genres; Learn about sources and development of ideas and how they are pitched to networks; Learn about network and cable decision-making in terms of program selections, scheduling, promotions, and cancellations. Hear about the growth and emerging influence of digital entertainment and new media. The Television Academy Foundation, established in

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. When the Community Garden merged with the Diversity Center, Rebecca was asked to be the Diversity Center Garden Manager. The position gave the sophomore “a renewed sense of purpose” and “brought more joy to [their] life to be working with so many people towards a common goal.” During their junior year, Rebecca shifted to being the first Alger Scholarship LGBTQ+ Intern at the Center for Gender Equity, an award “designed to lift up and affirm LGBTQ+ students at PLU.” Even in this new position, their

now have access to GradeMark’s grading functions. I am always keen to explore ways to streamline the time-consuming and arduous process of reviewing student work, so I have been exploring some of the new features this tool can bring to the grading process. GradeMark is probably used most often for the evaluation of student papers. The digital grading process can be more efficient while also providing an electronic record of feedback, benefiting both instructors and students. Here are a few

, the Instructional Technologies team is available to help you get started, so give it try.  Think about an issue that your students struggle with and consider whether a short video might go a long way toward tackling the problem. Originally published 12/4/2013 in PLU’s Instructional Technologies Blog *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous The Tao of Online Discussion Rubrics Read Next My First MOOC: A New Year’s Resolution LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance

I believe in, and that equally believed that students could be trusted to resolve the problems they faced. ``This program will foster an interest in research and problem solving as well as prepare one for an exhilarant career.`` What advice do you have for current MSMR Candidates? I would advise current MSMR candidates to be open to new areas of interest. I know that when I went into the program, I had a desired job title and company already solidified in my head. Halfway through the program, I

, 17, 23, and 24, at 7:30pm and October 25, at 2pm in Eastvold Auditorium in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at PLU. The play begins at a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, where the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Guests are gathered for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions

in producing and/or directing challenging, minimalist pieces of theatre. Vpstart Crow events supplement the productions sponsored by the PLU Theatre Program and Alpha Psi Omega; as a result, they usually take place in “found” or alternative spaces. Read Previous Dance concert covers new creative ground Read Next A one-of-a-kind production to open the 2017-18 theatre season: Aunt Raini LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe

of these avenues along with constantly striving to improve as individuals and as a team.  We are always grateful to be able to have a platform where we can express ourselves and showcase the dance talent that is present at PLU.” Claire Helligso, captain of the Dance Team explained. One aspect that makes the team unique is the wide variety of participants. Not only is half the team compiled of new members, but many of them vary in their dance style concentration. A few members are classically