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Annica Stiles ’25 explores Iceland’s wilderness and culture https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/09/05/annica-stiles-25-conducts-summer-research-in-reykjavik-iceland/

typically be out and about all day in groups of 3 or 4. Finally, phase three is still underway, and this has been the writing process. We had a rough draft due last month, went over it with our research directors, and are now completing our final draft to submit for editing. When you reflect on this experience, what stands out to you? AS: My projects were very specialized to what I am learning at PLU. It was very fun to stretch those muscles and expand on them. The most important thing I came away with

Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/09/28/flaspohler-fisher-marine-microorganisms-biology/

gathered samples and expertly interpreted the amassed data. This research project was part of the Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSSURP). NSSURP allows student researchers to work directly with PLU faculty mentors to experience a learning dimension rarely accessible from the academic-year textbook and laboratory assignments. Research projects reflect the natural sciences fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geosciences, mathematics, physics

Quick Facts https://www.plu.edu/sociology-criminal-justice/quick-facts/

students also complete internships as part of their elective coursework in the major. Majors are expected to maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or above.Sociology faculty are involved in Global Education through participation in study-away courses, the International Honors Program, and the Global Studies program. Majors have opportunities to engage in student-faculty research both through participation in faculty member’s research projects and in their own research which is closely supervised by

Dance Minor https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/dance-minor/

, this course further develops musical theatre and jazz dance technique and performance. Repeatable for credit up to 4 times. Prerequisite: consent of instructor or DANC 222. (2) DANC 340 : Dance Composition and Choreography A study of the principles of dance composition. Students engage in concentrated creative practice through choreographic projects, exercises, and guided improvisation. (2) DANC 351 : Advanced Ballet Designed for intermediate/advanced students, this course further develops ballet

Rosemary Ponnekanti – Resolute Online: Spring 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2019/author/rosemaryponnekanti/

things. What’s coming up for you next? Concerts in Tulsa, New York, and Columbus, then I have this new ballet coming up with Columbus Dance Theater, and the quartet is playing another new work of mine in Cleveland. For my own projects, I’m writing a song cycle and a set of viola caprices. After that, who knows?

Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-resistance/schedule/

conceptualized their testimonial endeavors both individually and as part of larger archival projects in their respective ghettos. It addresses three major questions: “Why did they write? How did they write? For whom did they write?” Answering these questions reveals the thought processes of the diarists and their conceptions of what it meant to record their experiences during the Holocaust, highlighting the agency they sought to take over the narratives of their own lives. “Women in Resistance: Fierce

Part VII. – OTHER POLICIES https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iii-academic-policies-procedures-and-services/part-vii-other-policies/

Section 1. GRADUATE THESES, RESEARCH PROJECTS, OR PAPERS Compensation For Supervision Compensating faculty for graduate thesis, research project, or paper supervision is essential for the purpose of ensuring equitable forms of remuneration, endorsing a high level of quality supervision, and acknowledging significant commitments of faculty time and energy required to fulfill this responsibility. The plan provides for two forms of compensation for thesis, research project, or paper supervision

Alumni Recognition https://www.plu.edu/alumni-student-connections/get-involved/alumni-recognition/

demonstrated commitment to the university and the alumni association. By recognizing the importance of connecting students and alumni, this student has shown a potential for lifelong service to the university. Nai-Nai Watts ’19 has made an impact at PLU since the moment she stepped on campus. In her sophomore year, Watts created a display using archival information to create a seven-panel display of the events and experiences of Black students throughout PLU’s history starting in 1960. As a result of her

Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/recording-instruction-and-communications-for-distance-learners/

@plu.edu. Instructional Recordings When faculty begin to teach online for the first time, they often struggle with moving lecture content online. Some faculty are accustomed to lecturing for several hours each week and it can be hard to imagine delivering your content in other ways. When creating instructional videos, I encourage faculty to consider creating a series of short, high-impact videos. How do you select the best content for instructional recordings? One strategy is to begin by identifying

Work Study https://www.plu.edu/financial-services/students/financial-aid/types-of-aid/work-study/

provide more “real world” work opportunities that test academic learning and help confirm future career interest. Offer the potential for making a bigger impact in terms of post-graduation resume’ and reference strength/competitiveness. Offer a wider variety of employers, industries, and job duties within the local communities. Offer greater potential for post-graduation employment with the same employer.