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Benson Summer 2020 Research Fellowship Team https://www.plu.edu/business-economic-history-program/news/benson-summer-2020-research-fellowship-announced/

Previous Sven Beckert of Harvard University to Deliver Benson Lecture Read Next Halvorson Delivers Homecoming Lecture on Programming and Social Movements LATEST POSTS Recording of Glory M. Liu’s 2023 Benson Lecture Released November 21, 2023 Benson Research Fellows to Present March 31, 2023 Summer Research Fellows Share Results October 15, 2021 Summer 2021 Benson Research Fellows Announced May 2, 2021

Documents and Forms https://www.plu.edu/sustainability/documents/

Encouraging Conservation in Communal Living Environments (pdf) view download This student-driven research investigated the effect of social norms on energy conservation.

PLU Admission Blog in Hispanic Studies https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/hispanic-studies/

Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies Karen Marquez ‘22 is a senior social work major with minors in Hispanic studies and criminal justice. Marquez is a heritage speaker of Spanish, and has a deep love for languages, culture, and diversity. She hopes to use her degree and the skills she is… June 22, 2022 AcademicsCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityHispanic StudiesInvolvementServiceSocial WorkStudent Life

News in Intersections https://www.plu.edu/provost/news/topic/intersections/

Intersections: Lutheran Social Teaching and Economic Life Cover art by Sheila Mesick Intersections, Number 51, Spring 2020 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and… March 27, 2020 faculty newsletterIntersections

PLU named 3rd best college for value in the West https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-places-in-the-top-3-best-colleges-for-value-in-the-west/

including but not limited to academic reputation, retention, graduation rate, faculty resources (including class size), student selectivity and financial resources. PLU is regularly touted for its academic rigor, commitment to community, and innovation. Additional recent accolades include being recognized as the No. 1 school in Washington and ninth in the country for financial aid by LendEDU; ranked second best Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in Washington by Nursing Schools

PLU students take STEM into local elementary classrooms https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-students-take-stem-into-arena-classrooms/

PLU students take STEM into local elementary classrooms Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / October 29, 2019 Image: PLU students Jimmy Aung and Jamie Escobar (not pictured) led a science class at Four Heroes Elementary as they explore the education through a grant funded program. October 29, 2019 By Debbie CafazzoMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 28, 2019) — Drop by drop, the lesson comes into focus for this classroom full of fifth-graders.Jimmy Aung ’19, a PLU biology major, and his

The Glee Effect: PLU Adds Musical Theatre & Dance https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/the-glee-effect-plu-adds-musical-theatre-dance/

touched off a multiyear investigation into whether PLU could (or even should) offer such a program. “If you’re going to add a new degree program, you really want to make sure that the demand is consistent and not just a trend,” Smith said. “This one’s really been sustained now for between five and 10 years. So it’s no longer a trend. It’s just a new reality.” The impact has been immediate, with the incoming theatre major class for 2018 triple the size of last year’s. The new department’s blend of

The Tao of Online Discussion Rubrics https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/rubrics/

, I believe the key to avoiding disappointment is all about setting firm and clear expectations. Students need to be explicitly directed on how their posts should look. Let students know that you expect them to contribute with specific frequency, timeliness, or tone. If it becomes an issue, address the problem with individuals or the class as a whole. My point is simply this: focus the graded assessment largely on the learning objective while coaching students on the process. I have linked

Award Letter Glossary of Terms https://www.plu.edu/financial-services/students/financial-aid/award-letter-glossary-of-terms/

to decline any portions of the loans offered and will decrease if you bring outside scholarships to PLU. A work study award does not reduce the Remaining balance because employment positions nor hours are not guaranteed, and pay checks are paid directly to the student. Banner Web: An online web based platform that provides access to students’ financial aid award & history, their student account, class schedule and registration, year end tax information and demographic information. Messages

Independent Study https://www.plu.edu/global-studies/independent-study/

Independent Study OpportunitiesThe Global Studies Program offers qualified students independent study opportunities. Independent study can be valuable for both students and professors. Independent study is available only to Global Studies majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and only for good academic reasons. Students should only submit proposals if there is no existing class within which such a research project could be conducted. It is up to the individual faculty member whether or