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  • Immigrant described as ‘crawling’ causes professor to take a closer look By Chris Albert, University Communications Adela Ramos will never forget the day when, as a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City, she was reading a “New York Times” article about a…

    and how it is used in literature since her time as an undergraduate student at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. It began with a teacher who brought to life 18th century British novels – and in particular, the role women played in the development of such novels. Her interest in understanding how women are portrayed, led Ramos to become interested in how language is used to describe other things. “When I was in grad school, I started to focus my work on animals and how they are portrayed in

  • Sarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather…

    project? My capstone project was very much inspired by my passion for plant science, food security and agriculture. I completed my capstone project last spring, where I wrote a literature review focusing on genetic engineering mechanisms to combat environmental stressors — such as flooding and drought — in important agricultural crops … food security is being threatened by the severe weather patterns as a result of climate change. One potential solution to the severe crop losses, loss of food security

  • During the 2023-2024 academic year, 2,345 students received PLU-funded aid, with the average PLU student receiving $37,036 in scholarships. Through scholarship support, donors are part of a network of care that supports students in pursuing their educational goals, unlocking their full potential, and becoming leaders…

    one day I can repay the favor to another hard-working student. Thank you to the donors who are supporting me; it makes me feel that all my hard work did pay off.” Austyn Blair ’25, English Lit and Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Religion, Gender and Sexuality Studies “My goals are to teach English and/or work in genocide prevention and education. I want to educate others as I educate myself.” Austyn Blair ’25 has a full schedule. He is majoring in English Literature and minoring in Holocaust and

  • Biology Courses: BIOL 225 (Molecules, Cells and Organisms) BIOL 226  (Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology) One semester of each of the following is also recommended by many programs: BIOL 342

    . The English requirement is intended to demonstrate competency in grammar and composition as well as comprehension and analysis of written work. In general, the English requirement is met by taking courses that schools would recognize as writing or literature courses.Behavioral Sciences: The following course is recommended for anyone entering into the Optometry field. Some programs require one or more social or behavioral science courses while others only recommend they be taken. Please check with

  • Biology Courses Take the following two introductory biology courses: BIOL 225: Molecules, Cells and Organisms BIOL 226: Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology Often veterinary schools require you

    English requirement is met by taking courses that veterinary schools would recognize as writing or literature courses. Courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts The majority of veterinary schools have formal requirements for courses in social sciences, humanities and arts. However, often these requirements are waived if the applicant has or will be earning a BA/BS degree. A course in oral communication, either interpersonal or group communication or public speaking, is often

  • Biology Courses: BIOL 225 (Molecules, Cells and Organisms) BIOL 226  (Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology) One semester of each of the following is also recommended by many programs: BIOL 342

    . The English requirement is intended to demonstrate competency in grammar and composition as well as comprehension and analysis of written work. In general, the English requirement is met by taking courses that schools would recognize as writing or literature courses.Behavioral Sciences: The following course is recommended for anyone entering into the Optometry field. Some programs require one or more social or behavioral science courses while others only recommend they be taken. Please check with

  • Biology Courses Take the following two introductory biology courses: BIOL 225: Molecules, Cells and Organisms BIOL 226: Genes, Evolution, Diversity and Ecology Often veterinary schools require you

    English requirement is met by taking courses that veterinary schools would recognize as writing or literature courses. Courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts The majority of veterinary schools have formal requirements for courses in social sciences, humanities and arts. However, often these requirements are waived if the applicant has or will be earning a BA/BS degree. A course in oral communication, either interpersonal or group communication or public speaking, is often

  • PLU professor adds ‘board game inventor’ to his résumé.

    to save the island, before it sinks, by way of a mystical portal. Players also must contend with the escalating threat of their Athenian enemies. Plato, the philosopher who documented the only account of Atlantis, is quoted in the rulebook. “That bit of literature and philosophy actually informed how I designed the game,” Ciscell said. “The players all win or lose the game together.” Unfortunately, players were on the losing side one recent game night at Ciscell’s Tacoma home. Atlantis

  • Student Showcase is an annual competition sponsored by the School of Music, Theatre & Dance providing selected students with an opportunity to perform as soloists with one of the University's

    audition, or even earlier to identify appropriate literature. Auditioning to be a Student Soloist requires the permission and approval of both the studio faculty and the Conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra or Conductor of the University Wind Ensemble, evidenced by signing the Entry Form. Obtain a Student Showcase Entry Form either from the Music Office or by downloading it from the link below. Obtain all the required signatures by the deadline specified. Turn the document in at the Music

  • Thinking about graduate study in history? Pacific Lutheran University history majors have an excellent track record when it comes to earning an M.A. or a Ph.D. (or both) in history. I recently touched base with Carli Snyder, ’17, about her first year in grad school.…

    Women’s and Gender Studies & Holocaust and Genocide Studies at PLU, in addition to her History major. She was well-prepared for graduate school elective courses like “Human Rights and Nation States,” and “Sex, Society, and Politics in Post-1945 Europe.” As Carli puts it, in those classes and her year-long required historical literature survey and required research seminar,” I was able to utilize and build upon the intellectual base I formed at PLU and was challenged by fresh perspectives, a new peer