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Tips for Designing a Writing Syllabus https://www.plu.edu/writingcenter/faculty-resources/tips-for-designing-a-writing-syllabus/

Using Keywords to Reflect Writing Pedagogy Writing-related words and references to a writing handbook highlighted on a syllabus help students recognize the writing and learning skills the course

Tips for Designing a Writing Syllabus Using Keywords to Reflect Writing Pedagogy Writing-related words and references to a writing handbook highlighted on a syllabus help students recognize the writing and learning skills the course will address. Here are possible words/phrases that an instructor might place on a writing syllabus: Thesis & Focus; Developing & Organizing Ideas; Audience & Purpose; Introductory Strategies; Concluding Strategies; Style; Transitions; Claims, Reasons, & Evidence

News in google apps for education https://www.plu.edu/itech/news/topic/google-apps-for-education/

News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

Using Google Maps in the Classroom: Teaching an old software new tricks by Jenna Stoeber Christmas break is nearing, and with it comes a chance for faculty to catch their breath after a long and hard fall—before revving back up for another semester. The holiday break is ideal for exploring new methods of teaching, so why not… November 30, 2015 google apps for educationgoogle earthgoogle mapslesson plansonline learning

News in Center for Gender Equity https://www.plu.edu/provost/news/topic/center-for-gender-equity/

News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

PLU’s Center for Gender Equity welcomes new Interim Director In December, PLU’s Center for Gender Equity (CGE) welcomed Talcott Broadhead as its new Interim Director. Talcott holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and owns a private, transgender liberation and social justice-centered, social work practice in… February 8, 2018 Center for Gender Equityfaculty newsletter

The Open Science Framework Changed my Workflow (for the better!) https://www.plu.edu/itech/news/the-open-science-framework-changed-my-workflow-for-the-better/

by Jon Grahe, Professor of Psychology at PLU It never occurred to me that I needed the Open Science Framework (OSF) . It was shared with me because the developers knew that I was interested in trying to create large scale collaborative research projects, and…

The Open Science Framework Changed my Workflow (for the better!) Posted by: Jenna S / April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016 by Jon Grahe, Professor of Psychology at PLU It never occurred to me that I needed the Open Science Framework (OSF). It was shared with me because the developers knew that I was interested in trying to create large scale collaborative research projects, and so I ended up on their email list. The Center for Open Science developed the OSF (free to all users) to provide researchers

Important Dates https://www.plu.edu/peace-scholars/important-dates/

Applications Open: November 18, 2024 Application Deadline: February 2, 2025 Peace Scholars Announced: around March 1st, 2025 Selected students must complete their ISS application as soon as possible

Important Dates for 2025-2026 Applications Open: November 18, 2024 Application Deadline: February 2, 2025 Peace Scholars Announced: around March 1st, 2025 Selected students must complete their ISS application as soon as possible upon acceptance 2025 Summer Program Dates: Move in on June 21 Course starts June 23 Course ends August 1 Move out Aug 2 Oslo skyline on a sunny day

Clarissa Gines ’12 combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/07/05/clarissa-gines-2/

Clarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU’s art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn’t easy—she had a child during her senior year, and juggled parenthood with schoolwork and an internship at a Seattle-based art gallery. She then worked as…

Clarissa Gines ’12 combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates Posted by: Zach Powers / July 5, 2022 Image: Clarissa Gines in front of some of her favorite murals in downtown Tacoma (above and below). (Photos by Silong Chhun/PLU) July 5, 2022 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterClarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU's art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn't easy—she had a child during her senior year, and

PLU recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation c https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/07/03/plu-joins-first-scholars-network/

The Center for First-generation Student Success , an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, recently announced Pacific Lutheran University as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24. To be selected as a First Scholars Network member, PLU displayed a…

PLU recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students Selected by Center for First-generation Student Success as newest Member of the First Scholars Network Posted by: Zach Powers / July 3, 2023 July 3, 2023 The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, recently announced Pacific Lutheran University as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24. To be selected

Apply https://www.plu.edu/medialab/apply/

MediaLab accepts applications at the beginning of each semester for students who wish to join the program the following semester. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2024.

RecruitmentMediaLab accepts applications at the beginning of each semester for students who wish to join the program the following semester. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2024. MediaLab is currently accepting applications by April 17th. Successful candidates for MediaLab tend to exhibit the following attributes and characteristics: Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 Self-motivated Willing to accept and rise to challenges Responsible and dependable Comfortable as both leaders and team

INMED – Reimagine Indians Into Medicine (RISE) Summer Academy 2021 https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/inmed-reimagine-indians-into-medicine-rise-summer-academy-2021/

INMED – Reimagine IndianS into MedicinE (RISE) Summer Academy 2021 The RISE Summer Academy, a 6-week program, will be open to 28 American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Focus of the RISE Summer Academy: MCAT Prep: The program will provide a full MCAT course through Kaplan to…

program, answer their questions, and provide support and encouragement. Timeline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with the first review of applications beginning March 10, 2021 and application closing on April 2, 2021. Summer Academy Dates: Monday, June 28 – Friday, August 6, 2021 Eligibility Requirements: MCAT Have taken the MCAT but not scored well Plan to take for the first time in 1-6 months of the Summer Academy end date Plan to apply to medical school for either the Entering

UW Summer REU Programs https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2019/11/27/uw-summer-reu-programs/

The University of Washington is offering two summer REU programs that are open to rising sophomores and rising juniors. The Clean Energy Bridge to Research focuses on new solar materials, energy storage and grid integration of renewable energy. Learn more at: https://www.cei.washington.edu/training/cebr/ Or view the…

has a special focus on involving veterans. In the past their veteran participants have found that this was a great way to explore research as a career option and that it gave them a solid high tech experience on their resume. Learn more at: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmemc/education/programs/reu/ Or view the program flyer for more information memcflyer2020 Read Previous Summer REU-INFEWS Program Read Next DOE/ACS – Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools LATEST POSTS Mississippi State