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  • Carla Santorno, a national award-winning superintendent, has led an academic improvement effort that has increased the Tacoma Public Schools graduation to 89.8 percent for the class of 2019.

    courses focused on Latin American literatures and cultures. She is the author of several articles on Latin American poetry and project coordinator of the bilingual edition of Ernesto Cardenal’s El estrecho dudoso/The Doubtful Strait published by Indiana University Press. Her current research interests focus on masculinities as they relate to the recovery of lyrical subjectivities in contemporary Mexican poetry and fiction. She pioneered PLU’s first J-term Study Away Spanish immersion course in Costa

  • TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2019)— With Commencement on May 25, Pacific Lutheran University sends its next class out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 700 expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of…

    . Referencing Octavia’s Brood, an anthology by the writers and organizers Walidah Imarisha and adrienne maree brown, she concluded, “All change is science fiction.”Emmanuel GonzalezMajor: Biology, with a minor in Chemistry Hometown: El Centro, CA Selected accomplishments: Graduation Honors (cum laude); Plant Genome Research Program summer research internship, Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University; student worker, Quigg Greenhouse Post-graduation plans: Attending an interdisciplinary PhD program in

  • CIWA launched the Chinese Literacy Project in Spring of 2016 in Seattle’s Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Programs at Beacon Hill International School, Dearborn Park International School, and

    students from grades 1-12 in Seattle’s International Schools that offer Mandarin. Level Chinese Level Chinese Non-Fiction Book Series Articulated Literacy Instruction In addition to access to materials and books, students need a way to identify which materials and books are appropriate for them so that they’re reading things that they can understand and enjoy. In order to provide that guidance, our Mandarin teachers at all levels need a clear sense of how students are developing literacy across the

  • By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that I think of is creatively combining new social practices with existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include fair trade organizations , which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and…

    perspectives,” said Mulder. Professor Mulder concluded his description with an analogy from the 1999 cult science-fiction classic, The Matrix. “There’s a well-known effect in The Matrix called “bullet time” or “the big freeze” that slows everything down and allows the film’s characters to pause and consider what’s happening around them. I feel that the Innovation Studies program provides this kind of interval for students and faculty to reflect on our campus.” “PLU’s globally-focused curriculum give the

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OxFSjKvcPs Showcasing the versatility and artistry of student performance and talent, the evening promises to dazzle with original and creative choreography. A stunning collection of various dance genres features student, guest and faculty compositions. Dance 2013 Pacific Lutheran University Dance ensemble presents Dance 2013 ,…

    presented her dance, “Death and The Angel” at the International Association of Near Death Studies conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. in the Fall.  She is the co-author, with Nola Davis of  the non- fiction book, Live From the Other Side,  a collection of real life stories. Read Previous HBO DEF Poet to perform at PLU Read Next Diving into Islamophobia in America COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a

  • When picking a Common Reading book, we consider how the book addresses PLU's commitments to diversity, justice, sustainability, and global education.

    town but struggles to find community in the big cities. It asks the reader to question if ambition is more or less important than community. The Underground Railroad: A Novel, Colson WhiteheadComment: One of the best historical fictions I’ve read, Colson Whitehead provides an intimate and personal account of the challenges enslaved people faced as they journeyed from plantations in the southern U.S. to “freedom” in the North. The writing is engaging and visceral, providing an up close view of the

  • The first year experience is a sequence of courses designed to help you develop the skills necessary to be a successful college student and a thoughtful, engaged and caring member of society.

    is in small groups with maximum individual feedback from your professor. Classes With Only First-Year Students: Build confidence by making the transition to college-level study with your peers. Compelling Course Themes: You’ll learn the crucial skills of thinking, speaking and writing by applying them to a thought-provoking topic. All First-Year Writing and DJS seminars are focused on important and compelling themes – like “The Art of Living,” “Banned Books,” “Climate Justice and Resilience,” and

  • In the recently published  Prophets, Gurus, and Pundits: Rhetorical Styles and Public Engagement , associate professor of communication Amy Young addresses the shortcomings in university academia, mainly that intellectuals are not encouraged, and in some ways, don’t know how, to become engaged in public dialogue. “I’m…

    in some area of expertise manage to engage audiences that don’t necessarily know that much about their topic in a way that is accessible and exciting,” Young says. Young explains that there are a lot of barriers to intellectuals contributing to the leadership of public and social movements. “The idea of actually caring about writing for public audiences is seen as not serious and a bad use of your time. Because what you should be doing is writing for journals and writing books,” Young says

  • Associate Professor of History | Department of History | hamesgl@plu.edu | 253-535-7132 | Gina Hames’ research interests focus on the historic role of how alcohol shapes identity from a comparative perspective across the globe, including Africa, Asia, including China, Japan, and India, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the United States.

    Global Studies Program, “Modern World History”. She also teaches in the First Year Experience Program, including Writing 101, focusing on Global Human Rights, and two History 190 courses, World History, and Modern Latin American History. She participates in the Residence Hall Learning Communities program, linking Writing 101 to Hong International Hall, and she piloted a program linking Writing 101 courses to 190 courses. She has taught study abroad courses for many years in Bolivia and Peru, and Cuba

  • For many college students, residence halls are the fertile grounds of first-year camaraderie from which lifelong friendships spring. At Pacific Lutheran University, students get to roll that experience over to the classroom by enrolling in courses thematically linked to their Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) —…

    different perspectives as well.”Residential HallsLiving on campus is an experiencePLU provides quality on-campus living and learning environments that encourage and enhance participation and enjoyment of your college experience.The linked courses take First Year Experience Program Writing 101 classes and tailor them to relate closely to each specific RLC theme. Writing 101: Democratic Citizenship, for example, blends traditional academic writing elements with a focus on social issues — a perfect