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April 25, 2011 Robert Lynam ’12 and Bridgette Cooper ’11 had a front-row view this year on how laws in Olympia are really made. (Photo by John Froschauer) Learning from the floor: PLU students head to Olympia, join the front lines of public policy. By Chris Albert Under the Capitol dome in Olympia, Wash., Robert Lynam’s office is pretty much a glorified closet. Remove the computer, phone and a tattered Seahawks poster, and it would be a closet. But if you ask Lynam ’12, he’d tell you there’s no

tributaries. Three of our faculty also received Fulbright Awards last year. Joanne Lisosky will teach journalism at Baku University in Azerbaijan beginning next January. Janet Weiss traveled to Namibia in July to undertake work in curriculum development. Jennifer Jenkins participated this past summer in the Baden-Württemberg Seminar for American Faculty in German and German studies. Every year our faculty produce hundreds of publications, creative works and performances. And this commitment to our

September 27, 2013 The changing Constitution By Valery Jorgensen ’15 In celebration of the 226 anniversary of the United States Constitution, Pacific Lutheran University hosted speaker Leno Rose-Avila, and a panel discussion on immigrant rights. Rose-Avila is the Executive Director of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee affairs. He has been involved in immigrant rights issues for many years. Rose-Avila discussed the issues of immigrant rights and how the Constitution helps shape how laws

Indigenizing the Academy Posted by: alex.reed / May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 By Troy StorfjellOriginally published in 2014One of the things that studying Indigenous stories and situations has shown me is that knowledge isn’t neutral. Our systems of knowledge grow out of our ways of being in the world and are all culturally-specific—that is, they are all created by particular cultures. The modern university system, with its distinct disciplines and its emphasis on empiricism and objectivity, is a

agree that faculty “are accessible and friendly and obviously care about their students.” PLU also is included in the 2015 edition of The Princeton Review Guide to 353 Green Colleges as one of the 353 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States. Read Previous Endowed Internship Allows Lute a Full-Circle Vocational First Step Read Next Ann Kullberg ’79 Draws on Her PLU Education to Create an Art Empire COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

“Matt Johnson” opens next week in the University Gallery Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 20, 2011 October 20, 2011 Tacoma artist Matt Johnson, a visiting instructor in the Department of Art & Design, explores the details of everyday life in his upcoming exhibition. Join SOAC and the University Gallery for the opening reception of “Matt Johnson” with light refreshments Wednesday, October 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition, which will remain open until November 9, 2011, focuses on the

change course” to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world. Read Previous 2012 Northwest Horn Symposium Read Next Stolen treasures, stolen lives – the story of the plunder of art in Europe during WWII 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 "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and

Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand REU Posted by: nicolacs / November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 The University of Washington has a new Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD). This NSF funded program is offering paid summer REU positions at UW and at a dozen other institutions around the country.  The focus is on cutting edge optoelectronics and quantum materials synthesis. Optoelectronic devices that generate, sense

Six students of Simon Kogan exhibit work in the University Gallery Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 21, 2014 October 21, 2014 Six students of Simon Kogan exhibit work in the University Gallery On Wednesday, October 15 the University Gallery opens “Students of Simon Kogan,” which includes works from artists Roger Cummings, Jennifer Lauder, Rose Nicholas, Sophie Stimson, Cathy Wiggins and Heather Grob. The work will be on display October 15 – November 12 with an opening reception on October 15

Instructional Resources, Part 1: Variety is the Spice of [Student] Life Posted by: bodewedl / March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer One way to increase student engagement with course content is to promote a variety of instructional resources that provide multiple perspectives or methods of delivery. When planning instructional content, consider how content posted online can enhance the learning taking place in the classroom. Online instructional content can