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. Another big reason why I chose PLU was for its small class sizes. I was not interested in attending classes with 299 other students; I didn’t think that kind of environment would facilitate my learning. I know a few nurses and physicians who attended PLU, and they only had positive things to say about the school. Lastly, PLU was close to home. It’s only 10 minutes away, and I figured that I could save on dorming costs. I wanted to stay in-state and was not interested in paying the expensive out-of

, marketer, and technology developer, he has been an active supporter of PLU and the School of Business since graduation. “I received a lot of value from my time at PLU,” he explained. “I just think it’s important to give back.” Foster has mentored students and interns, spoken to classes, advised campus organizations, and donated funds for technology equipment at the cutting-edge Class of 1958 Finance Lab with Bloomberg Terminal in the School of Business. His favorite experiences have involved working

existential-ly, PLU is investing in new media, which is exciting as an educator. At PLU, students are able to be creative; they have the resources to make visual stories, designs, films, and podcast series, among other works. What is your favorite class to teach and why? This school year, I’m most excited about my “Communication, Race, and Surveillance” J-Term class. The class will use drones… Stay tuned… In your time here so far, what have you learned from your PLU students? My students have taught me

a discussion forum topic dedicated to student questions. The ultimate goal of an online forum for student questions is to make course communication transparent to all. Instead of repeatedly answering similar questions via email, direct students to post their questions in the Sakai Forum. Just like in a class meeting, students can ask questions which may benefit the entire class if shared publicly.   Here are a few tips for managing online forums for student questions: To efficiently manage space

business Alan Anderson took over from his father. The couple believes that students should get a chance to experience the sense of family, the one-on-one with professors and all of Pacific Lutheran University, as they did 30 years ago as undergraduates. Marilyn Anderson graduated in the nursing program; Alan Anderson in business. “I enjoyed the small class size and my relationships with my professors,” said Alan Anderson. “That access was important to me, as well as the real-world experiences PLU

, that finale event takes place April 21 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre. Students are encouraged to vote for their favorite movie on the PLU Hebrew Idol website. Voting, which is only open to PLU students, closes at 5 p.m. April 13. About 100 people have cast their votes, which is about three percent of the university’s student body. The video component — now a trademark of the class — was originally conceived by a group of students who wished to present a film for their project instead of the

the culmination of a series of creative expression workshops co-taught by Collis and PLU Professor Jennifer Smith. The group of 10 students in the International Honors program visited WCCW four times over several weeks. The class, “IHON 253: Gender, Sexuality and Culture,” will be offered again in the spring.  “This class provides opportunities for students to explore identity in complex ways that are connected to their everyday lives,” Smith said. “We theorize out of experience and apply theory

. Icebreakers, which she normally would never have used, soon became indispensable to facilitating connections in a virtual setting. Furthermore, starting each class by asking how students were managing – emotionally, materially, psychologically – quickly became a necessary ritual. Recognizing that it is important not to overwhelm students during an already stressful time, Professor Urdangarain modified a few of her instructional methods, including her grading. Prior to the pandemic, she weighed all aspects

beautiful room with chandelier lights and large windows—it was really wonderful. Then I walked out and played my piece. Mr. Feltsman’s first comments were uncushioned criticisms, and I was a little shaken even though I knew to expect it. After the class, I took notes on all he had told me and watched the other students. It seemed as if Feltsman was pretty blunt in his comments to all of his students—how did you react to that? Yes, he was very blunt! His initial words were particularly critical, but I

students to learn the public perception of archeology while explaining about archaeology. “We are encouraging people to bring their artifacts to the university so we can give them information about their artifacts and to give us more information about archeology in Pierce County, “ Professor Amanda Taylor said. The archeology class is preparing for the event by learning more about local archeology and learning the laws and rules about cultural resources in Washington. The class sent flyers to libraries