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submitted speaks to the dedication of their instructors, who have encouraged and guided their students to make compelling works of art.” The winning works were selected on the following criteria: a compelling narrative and vision, strength of concept and creativity, how the work engages the viewer, demonstration of technical skills and craftsmanship and overall presentation. “One must commit to a journey where you continue to learn, to build your skills and to refine your craft,” Chan said encouraging
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craft assignments based on both student perception and actual experience. For example, our students think they know how to properly cite sources, yet examining actual bibliographies tells us this is still a struggle for them. We worked with Credo, an academic publisher, to survey PLU students about their research confidence in fall 2014. Students were invited to participate through social media and targeted emails. One hundred and seventy-two PLU students responded and answered questions about their
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. View online Craft the First Five Minutes of Class with CareMany students spend the first day of class braced against various types of disrespect—professors who mispronounce their names, call them by the wrong name entirely, misgender them, and so on. Students who are worried about not being treated with respect experience difficulty concentrating on what faculty are saying. On the Faculty Resources link on PLU’s Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Resources page, you will find a few reliable
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Cotton Club in Harlem where Ellington honed his craft and gained worldwide notoriety. Of his hundreds of compositions, the PLU Jazz Ensemble will feature three selections: “Stompy Jones”, an example of a swinging dance number comprised of short “riffs” and fleshed out by brief improvised solos, “I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good)”, a composition inspired by and customized for members of Ellington’s band, and “Cottontail”, a piece recorded during a landmark recording session for Victor Records. The
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after graduation—figuratively (working two jobs to save money) and literally (after moving to Guatemala). There, Malloy studied Spanish and worked at medical clinics in the highlands. He also taught children how to juggle and perfected the craft himself while walking from village to village. Next, Malloy studied global health at Columbia University School of Public Health in New York, where he was awarded a graduate research assistantship and worked with a mentor on programs to reduce the burden of
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his work featured by numerous national publications and businesses, including National Geographic, Shutterbug Magazine, Sierra Heritage Magazine and Microsoft. In addition to his work as professional photographer, Miller, who graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2001, is also a photography teacher and backcountry excursion guide. Miller is living the life he dreamt about as a PLU student, but his success was not achieved overnight. He has spent his entire adult life honing his craft and
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Gateway programs continue to thrive, we are at a place where we can craft a local experience that challenges students to learn in contexts that they may be unfamiliar with.” In the inaugural program, six students will live in a house in the Hilltop neighborhood, take classes and work in the community through volunteering and internships with public services (like community organizations, government/public institutions and businesses). The 16-credit program includes a foundational course on Tacoma, an
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Professor of History Gina Hames to write a research paper on genetically modified crops in India. Together, Westra and Hames compared scientific documents, articles and books on the subject of GMOs to craft a paper that argues the ineffectiveness of genetically modified seeds. Westra says working on this project helped sharpen her research skills. “This project has helped increase my academic confidence and taught me a new method of research,” Westra said. “It has also granted me the amazing learning
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.” For Zeebuyth, the ambiguity and challenges that can be part of working at an organization as large as Amazon often lead to the creative puzzle-solving process he enjoys. He prides himself on being “someone who can help clear a path,” but it’s thinking about the long game that excites him the most. “Certainly there’s a tactical side to communication, how you craft messaging, and why you’re crafting messaging the way that you’re crafting it,” he explains. “But I also love thinking through the
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production of biofuels, and the application of biochar materials to water purification and soil amendment. Research projects include the growth of biomass impacted through soil amendment, the creation and purification of biofuels from organic matter, and the purification of wastewater and lagoons using biochars. Complementary workshops will also be included that emphasize career paths in environmentally focused fields with discussions on running a small business and entrepreneurial pathways. Eligibility
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