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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 23)- Journalism students at Pacific Lutheran University have the opportunity to work with an accomplished industry professional this year. Seattle Business magazine managing editor John Levesque has experienced the journalism world from almost every angle. He has reported on the arts, sports,…
experience writing, reporting, publishing and editing, Levesque’s love for print journalism landed him at PLU after 45 years in the industry. Levesque worked for several publications, including the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and even though he’s found his vocation in publishing, 16 years ago he was inspired to teach as well. In the mid-1990s, Levesque met former PLU professor Cliff Rowe, who invited him to join a group that was evaluating journalism teaching standards for other schools. Then, he met
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Tami Charles is an award winning and New York Times bestselling author of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books.
7:00-8:00 p.m. | April 15, 2024 | AUC CK Hall Room 214The Beautiful Mind: A Journey from Thought to PageNew York Times Bestselling author, Tami Charles, discusses the path of a story–how it often begins with a single thought and navigates to a destination of empowerment for both storytellers and readers alike.About the SpeakerTami Charles is an award winning and New York Times bestselling author of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books. Before turning to full time writing, Tami was a
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Admission to the MSW program is based on a holistic review of your academic preparation, work and volunteer experiences, and potential contributions to the classroom experience, the social work
transcripts. Read more instructions about Sending Official Transcripts to GradCAS. Background Check (if admission is offered)Applicants must demonstrate a potential for success in social work licensure and practice by completing the Washington State Patrol Criminal History clearance upon admittance as a MSW student. This is not a part of the application, you will be given instructions if admission is offered. Online Application Technical SupportIf you or your recommenders have any questions or technical
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By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…
interesting programs in Java, Python, C++, assembly language, and other tools. This work is not just situated in the natural sciences. In the Department of History, for example, we had a fascinating student-faculty research project this summer that considered again the origins of personal computing. Damian Alessandro studied the history of Apple and their first products, wondering to what extent these systems might be considered ‘convivial’ according to the socio-technical context of the 1970s. (The term
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The School of Music, Theatre & Dance offers several Artistic Achievement Awards to talented, incoming students (new and transferring).
not seeing the Artistic Achievement Awards application on your PLU student applicant portal? Connect with your PLU Admission Counselor. Theatre Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University provides performance, design, and technical opportunities through our production season. Artistic Achievement Awards are offered in Musical Theatre, Acting/Directing, and Design/Technical areas. If you are interested in admittance into the BFA program, AAA scholarship auditions/interviews will also count as a BFA
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By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…
programs in Java, Python, C++, assembly language, and other tools. This work is not just situated in the natural sciences. In the Department of History, for example, we had a fascinating student-faculty research project this summer that considered again the origins of personal computing. Damian Alessandro studied the history of Apple and their first products, wondering to what extent these systems might be considered ‘convivial’ according to the socio-technical context of the 1970s. (The term convivial
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Scott Rogers, PhDDepartment of EnglishWordPress for Blogs and Portfolios Scott Rogers at desk in office. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) WordPress Product Website: wordpress.com Cost: FreeScott Rogers is an assistant professor in the English Department and primarily teaches courses related to writing, research, and professional communication. Because Composition Studies is so closely tied to the classroom, he spends a lot of time thinking about pedagogy, especially the unique challenges presented
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Prerequisites, when required, are listed in the individual course descriptions. Prior consultation with the instructor of any advanced course is invited.
, POLS 251, POLS 301, and POLS 499 Public Policy Requirement 4 semester hours One 300-level course designated as a public policy course indicating that it explores the art and science of policymaking at the state, local, and national level. Courses that qualify are: POLS 345, 346, 354, 370. Research and Writing Requirement 4 semester hours One 300-level course designated as an “intensive writing course” indicating that it has a substantial research/writing component. Courses that qualify are: POLS
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Things to Keep in Mind Having a plan before starting any research project or assignment will bring you the most success once you begin your research.
useful to pay attention to your main concepts and decide if you have selected keywords that are not too broad or too specific. Just like you had to think about when writing your research question, certain keywords will give you too much or not enough information depending on the topic. Note that some keywords can be unique and there are no related terms for them.Main concept: Social media Related terms: Social network; Instagram; Facebook Main concept: Depression Related terms: Mental health Main
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The 2019-2020 academic year marks the 15th anniversary of the Visiting Writers Series, the English department’s annual program bringing writers from various backgrounds to Pacific Lutheran University. Most visits consist of an afternoon conversation called “The Writer’s Story” and an evening reading followed by question…
students’ interests in pursuing a career in writing. Barot described several other ways that DJS has been integrated into the Series, one being a focus on bringing writers who are thinking and writing about contemporary issues. “Once these people are on campus,” Barot explains, “they walk, and talk, and celebrate these values…They are writing about social justice issues, or they’re writing stories that touch upon those issues.” The visiting writers are invited to campus not just as visiting artists
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