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  • Election could bring health care reform As an estimated 47 million in the United States remain uninsured and health care costs continue to rise, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about access to affordable, quality health care. Presidential candidates are talking about reforming the health care…

    November 3, 2008 Election could bring health care reform As an estimated 47 million in the United States remain uninsured and health care costs continue to rise, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about access to affordable, quality health care. Presidential candidates are talking about reforming the health care system, although few details are forthcoming. For the first time since the early 1990s, the U.S. political environment offers the real possibility of fundamental health

  • Sometimes the most random moments leave lasting impressions. Alex Reed’s first experience at PLU happened when she was a high school sophomore, when her school band came to the university to attend a music clinic. “This trip definitely put PLU on my radar as I…

    she DJs at Lute Air Student Radio (LASR). We caught up with the busy senior to learn more.How has your PLU experience prepared you for your future? My PLU experience has prepared me by letting me have hands-on experience that I know I wouldn’t have gotten at a bigger university. Through MediaLab and several other communications classes, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and create content for real clients. Because of this, I have been able to start a portfolio of projects I’ve worked on to

  • This school year concludes amidst global disruption. The COVID-19 pandemic changed nearly everyone’s life, and far too many of us are mourning losses in our families and friends, dealing with economic hardship, and still dealing with anxieties about what might come next. PLU’s curricular disruption…

    with economic hardship, and still dealing with anxieties about what might come next.PLU’s curricular disruption became official on March 7, with the announcement that all classes would move to remote learning. Over the following weeks, faculty and students adjusted, those studying away returned home early, and we all learned more than we had planned about videoconferencing. This has been a season of disruption. However, PLU’s Division of Humanities worked hard in this time to continue the most

  • When Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system. He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer work, and then returned annually throughout…

    of a young man of Lencan indigenous and Honduran backgrounds, who was awarded asylum under US law after enduring and escaping gang-related violence. Expert witness testimony is a way that sociocultural anthropology scholars are applying research for real-world results.   Levy’s concern and care for Honduran people is rooted in both academic research and personal experience. “I fell in love with the people and the country, even before I met my partner,” he says. “People were friendly, welcoming

  • Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so!

    Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so! Read Previous Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Read Next Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden

  • The school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities.

    Be Aware of Fraudulent JobsThe school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities. Fraudulent job postings try to take your money, personal information, or both. The jobs often appear as easy and convenient ways to make money with very little effort on the job applicant’s part. The following “red flags” are general markers to help you conduct a safer job search and

  • Quickly master the basics of medical terminology. This 5-week online course omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly build a working medical vocabulary.

    Medical Terminology Become better prepared for your allied health profession!Quickly master the basics of medical terminology. This 5-week online course omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you quickly build a working medical vocabulary. Topics include terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of selected systems. To promote mastery of the subject, you will also be introduced to the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word

  • Total semester credits: MAE with Elementary Teacher Certification: 38 MAE with Secondary Teacher Certification: 36 PLU’s MAE with Residency Certification program is a full-time program.

    Program Schedule - Residency Teacher CertificationTotal semester credits: MAE with Elementary Teacher Certification: 38 MAE with Secondary Teacher Certification: 36 PLU’s MAE with Residency Certification program is a full-time program. Students can expect to be at their practicum sites and in classes from morning until late afternoon, or early evening. This schedule varies each term and the time commitment will vary from day to day. Students should refer to the class schedule to see specific

  • Student veterans are more likely to: Be older Be married Have children Have a disability Be working full or part-time Be a first-generation student

    Faculty Resources The Center for Military Student Support is here to assist you with how to best support your military affiliated students in the classroom to help them learn most effectively. DiversityStudent veterans are more likely to: Be older Be married Have children Have a disability Be working full or part-time Be a first-generation student Military Service Top skills and attributes strengthened by military service: Work ethic and discipline Teamwork Leadership and management Mental

  • Theatre Apply disciplinary standards in professional portfolio materials Interpret theater texts (play scripts and live performances) and their aesthetic and social values through time, cultures and

    Theatre & Dance Learning Outcomes Theatre Apply disciplinary standards in professional portfolio materials Interpret theater texts (play scripts and live performances) and their aesthetic and social values through time, cultures and movements Analyze theatrical texts and their dramatic structure Dance Integrate physical and artistic self-awareness into kinesthetic expression Analyze dance works and forms with regards to historical and societal context, technical elements, and kinesthetic