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  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer A new semester is about to begin and that means it is time to update your course syllabi (or syllabuses, if you prefer).  There isn’t one specific syllabus format endorsed at Pacific Lutheran University, so I have created an outline…

    Top Ten Syllabus Suggestions Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer A new semester is about to begin and that means it is time to update your course syllabi (or syllabuses, if you prefer).  There isn’t one specific syllabus format endorsed at Pacific Lutheran University, so I have created an outline of topics I would recommend for anyone interested in providing a comprehensive overview of key topics.   Syllabus Topics 1. Purpose and

  • by Patrick Colin Wakefield Last July I was contacted by a PLU music faculty member, Erik Steighner, about recording an album. Erik, as a saxophone professor, obviously loves music for saxophone. His dream was to record an album of modern chamber music for saxophone featuring…

    Unfortunately, prior to the upgrades in the Lagerquist Production room this past winter we could only record two tracks at a time, or a single stereo file. This provided a new challenge for me: the mix I recorded was set in stone. If I failed to balance the instruments properly while recording, there would be no way to fix them later. I’ll admit, I was worried. I’d never been in a situation where I couldn’t go back and fix things in a recording, and this was my first time producing an album at PLU. My First

  • What does it mean to innovate wherever you are? “To innovate everywhere means to think ahead and find new ways to answer new and old questions. It’s finding new ways to make even the mundane fun. Wherever I am I look for the next step,…

    about adapting to the ebbs and flows of life. To innovate is to not think outside of the box, but instead create a whole new shape that works for whatever situation you may find yourself in.” -Cas Hebert ’23 Nursing Major “To innovate is to bring your sense of style to existence. It could be as simple as a wish, a dream, a vibe, and it can change your environment. I am innovative by my sense of self and style I bring to everywhere I go. When I infuse myself into my environment, the dynamics change

  • Blog Post: Caps and gowns and tassels … Oh, my! Dear Class of ’15: We heard you. My thanks to those students who have reached out to share concerns about graduation caps being distributed at the Tacoma Dome, separate from gowns and hoods. Rest assured that you…

    Blog Post: Caps and gowns and tassels … Oh, my! Posted by: Thomas Krise / May 13, 2015 May 13, 2015 Blog Post: Caps and gowns and tassels … Oh, my!Dear Class of ’15: We heard you. My thanks to those students who have reached out to share concerns about graduation caps being distributed at the Tacoma Dome, separate from gowns and hoods. Rest assured that you will receive your complete cap-and-gown package on Tuesday, May 19. I’d like to explain why we thought of taking this action in the first

  • Monya-Dawn Wilson ’22 is a DJS Fellow and Rieke Scholar who came to PLU as a transfer student. Wilson is a Biology major, and dreams of becoming a pediatrician. “I’ve always liked science and learning,” said Wilson. “I like learning about the body, learning about…

    biology, so it’s never boring.” Wilson’s desire to become a pediatrician stems from a love of helping others. Wilson enjoys taking care of people, especially children. “The core of a profession in medicine is improving the quality of people’s lives.”Wilson, who has lived in Parkland since middle school, is already practicing community care in her role as a tutor through the Parkland Literacy Center. She tutors local middle and high school youth in all subjects, and hopes to help bridge the gap between

  • When it comes to securing full-ride scholarships, they are quite rare at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship covers all expenses related to attending school – tuition, student fees, housing, food, and more. The reality is that only a small number of students receive…

    Scholarship. However, PLU offers several full-tuition scholarships that can significantly reduce your financial burden. Last year, 100% of our incoming students received financial aid, making PLU the #1 school in Washington and #9 in the U.S. for financial aid by LendEDU.Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU 253 PLU Bound ScholarshipTo qualify for the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship: You must be eligible for the College Bound Scholarship. Attend a high school in Washington state. Have a weighted cumulative GPA of

  • The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music and the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies will host the PLU Weathermon Jazz Festival on Tuesday, March 21. The public is invited to the festival’s evening concert showcase featuring Aubrey Logan, the PLU…

    faculty at 7:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.“The festival is an exciting day for our community,” said PLU professor and Director of Jazz Studies Cassio Vianna. “More than 250 High School students will join us to share experiences, meet our students and faculty, and get inspired by Aubrey Logan’s outstanding musicianship. We’re thrilled to have her on our campus this year,”  An accomplished singer, trombonist and songwriter, Logan has recorded three solo albums and

  • This spring, I was asked by a first-year student, “What does being a Lute mean to you?” To me, being a Lute means caring–caring about thoughtful inquiry, caring about service, caring about leadership, caring about other people, caring about community, and caring about the earth. …

    !  Students, faculty, counselors etc.  It all makes a difference. As you may note, I work at [another University] and have been here for 16 years.  We can’t hold a candle to PLU’s attention to personal details.  We would do well to take a page from your playbook! Exhibit B: I wanted to reach out and let you know how thrilled I was to see you in the audience for the Governor’s State of the State speech. As one of the Governor’s Senior Advisors and as a PLU alum (2008), I couldn’t help but be proud to have

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 18, 2019) — PLU Dept of Psychology faculty, Dr. Corey Cook, presents research at the 1st national discussion on sexual assault and sexual harassment at America’s colleges, universities, and service academies. A PLU psychology professor may be shaping future sexual harassment/assault prevention…

    policies at our nation’s higher institutions of learning. Dr. Corey Cook was recently invited to present his research at the 1st National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies. The event, co-hosted by the Secretaries of the Navy, Army and Air Force, was held at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on April 4-5, 2019. Along with Dr. Cook, keynote speakers included U.S. senators and members of Congress. The National

  • Annika Carow ’12 says her internship at the Puyallup Fair is “absolutely a great portfolio builder.” (Photo by John Froschauer) Annika Carow’s cool internship: The Puyallup Fair By Steve Hansen Annika Carow ’12 is a busy person. She has a full class load of 17…

    November 29, 2011 Annika Carow ’12 says her internship at the Puyallup Fair is “absolutely a great portfolio builder.” (Photo by John Froschauer) Annika Carow’s cool internship: The Puyallup Fair By Steve Hansen Annika Carow ’12 is a busy person. She has a full class load of 17 credits, and is the assistant general manager of MediaLab, PLU’s student-run media organization. But when she locked-down a coveted 40-hour-a-week internship in the public relations department of the Puyallup Fair – the