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without question one of the great destinations in the world. Faculty Tour Leader Dr. Charles Bergman, Professor Emeritus, Department of English and Environmental Studies led a PLU Alumni Travel Seminar designed expressly for alumni and friends. They experiences the charm and incredible importance of these islands with other graduates, and do it the PLU way—passionate faculty leaders, authentic experiences, intimate attention to nature and animals and culture, short readings chosen to deepen and enrich

. I’m super proud. The broader sports world would have to agree, and Colleen has consistently been lauded for her expertise in the field of sports psychology. She has been on the coaching staff for the Olympic games five times over, and worked with the US National Women’s Soccer team, in addition to other national teams. At PLU, she was also instrumental in the founding of the women’s studies department, and continued to advocate for gender parity in academics and athletics. But PLU in the 1980s

, in order to provide feedback that speaks to a student’s term-long trajectory. If instructors wish to provide truly unbiased summative assessment, they can also consider blind grading.ReferencesNicol, D.J. and Macfarlane-Dick, D. (2006) Formative assessment and self-regulated learning: a model and seven principles of good feedback practice. Studies in Higher Education 31(2): 2-19. Trumbull, E., & Lash, A. (2013). Understanding formative assessment: Insights from learning theory and measurement

settings. After graduation, some will produce imaginative writing through freelance work. Some will move into writing positions in science, law, business, or industry, and others will find themselves well prepared to pursue advanced degrees in English studies and Master of Fine Arts programs. Publishing and Printing Arts For more than twenty years Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of English has offered a way to help students translate a love of books into an exciting professional career in

also think there’s an intangible benefit to writing on essays by hand. There are a few studies out there that show how our brains work differently when we’re writing rather than typing, and I like the type of thinking and engagement with student work produced by writing on their papers. For students, I think there’s a benefit to seeing my marks–in my handwriting–on their papers. I’ve checked in with them to make sure my writing is legible (they assure me it is). If they’re typing the next essay on

DanceWelcome to dance at Pacific Lutheran University!  We offer a Dance minor within the Department of Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies. Dance at Pacific Lutheran University provides unique opportunities in performance, choreography, dance history, production, and dance technique (including contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap). Classes are offered every semester along with co-curricular opportunities. Students can receive credit for their participation in dance