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Commencement 2009 This year more than 650 students will make up the graduating Class of 2009 at PLU on May 24 at the Tacoma Dome. Here in their own words are a few insights from graduating students about their time at PLU and the next…
May 18, 2009 Commencement 2009 This year more than 650 students will make up the graduating Class of 2009 at PLU on May 24 at the Tacoma Dome. Here in their own words are a few insights from graduating students about their time at PLU and the next chapter in their lives. Go HERE to see a complete schedule of Commencement events and activities. Allison Cambronne – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature & Global Studies (Development and Social Justice Concentration) with a Business
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PLU's mission is reflected in teaching and learning excellence in the Division of Humanities. We celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of our students who have gone on to conduct lives of
questions” of herself in planning lessons about American history and current events, encouraging her students “to use their second language to support thoughtful inquiry.” Bethany recommends the Teaching Assistantship Program in France: “your language skills will grow and you’ll get a taste of teaching”… as well, perhaps, of galettes, crèpes, and a buttery pastry called kouign aman. Logan Rand (Class of 2013, Major: Chemistry; Minor: French), a Ph.D. student in biogeochemistry at the Colorado School of
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Immersive experience in classrooms on the other side of the world teach PLU students how to learn on the fly, one of many skills they bring home with them.
also taught geography, a steep learning curve for a newcomer with very little knowledge of the country. First GlimpseRead what Allison Rise '12 has to say about her journey abroad in Namibia. “I had to teach the 13 regions of Namibia,” she said, eyes wide. “That prepared me to be a school psychologist, jumping in and figuring it out as I go.” Another challenge was communicating. Allison said many of the students she worked with in Windhoek still were learning English. Overcoming a language barrier
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The ACS International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program is seeking applications from qualified U.S. undergraduate students to conduct research in either Germany or Singapore. Students spend 10-12 weeks working on frontier chemical and materials science research projects under the guidance of faculty members and…
skills, develop collaborations with scientists abroad, and experience the life and culture of a foreign country. Applicants do not need to be ACS members or fluent in non-English languages. Participating students will receive: Housing and meal allowance Travel expenses Language training allowance International medical insurance coverage Participation in professional conferences Qualified students must: Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Be a full-time student in a chemistry, materials science
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“What make a man start fires?” In November 2017, New York Times reporter Richard Faussett asked this question, posed by an album title of the punk band Minutemen, in regard to Tony Hovater -- a
Rouge and contemporary white nationalism in the U.S. In doing so, he contends that, while contextual differences must be acknowledged, there are clearly ways in which the past helps us better understand the present – including offering answers to Faussett’s question about what makes a person “start fires” of genocide and hate in the U.S. today.Previous Lectures The 2018 Natalie Mayer Holocaust and Genocide Studies Lecture: The Language of Hate Learn more about Natalie Mayer and the endowed lecture
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PLU opens their 2017-18 season with the West Coast premiere of Aunt Raini . Aunt Raini is a production loosely based on the life of Leni Riefenstahl, a documentarian of Adolf Hitler’s political rallies. The play is a combination of reality and artistic construct: everything…
each Saturday performance of Aunt Raini with the cast and director/playwright. Aunt Raini is intended for mature audiences due to mild adult content and strong language. The School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University houses the Departments of Art & Design, Communication & Theatre, and Music and presents more than 250 events each season. Pacific Lutheran University offers approximately 3,200 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs
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If you can't find an advising guide for your major, then email AADV@plu.edu for assistance.
Communication BAC Elementary Education – English Language Learners, BAE Elementary Education – Special Education, BAE Elementary Education – Reading, BAE Studio Arts, BFA Studio Arts, BA Theatre, BA Theater – Acting/Directing, BFA Theater – Design/Technical, BFA Theater – Musical Theatre, BFA
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Students in the Native American and Indigenous Studies program don’t just learn about Indigenous peoples, they learn with and from them, entering a collaborative learning space in which Indigenous
cultures, societies and language at the core of their learning, they expand their focus outwards to engage with Indigenous communities, stories and worldviews at the regional, national, hemispheric and global levels. Diversity“Indigenous peoples presently occupy 22 percent of the Earth’s land surface, are stewards of 80 percent of remaining biodiversity, and compose 90 percent of cultural diversity” (Dennis Martinez, O’odham) [1]. In addition, 5,000 of the world’s 6,000 languages are Indigenous. In
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Why does Angela Pierce care about social justice? “Social justice to me is speaking up for those who are left unheard,” said Angela Pierce, “and helping others find their place.” By Kari Plog ’11 Angela Pierce is the daughter of a Filipino mother and a…
she would be an advocate for social justice – even if, as she said, “I didn’t know the language [of social justice] yet.” PLU helped her figure that out. As a diversity advocate, Pierce played a primary role in coordinating the Students of Color Retreat, which is in its seventh year at PLU. It is a chance for students to come together and talk about their experiences with identity development. As a student who struggled with some of the same issues, Pierce wanted to make sure there was a safe
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 11, 2015)- Throughout its 125-year history, Pacific Lutheran University has continuously sought to convene curious minds beyond the confines of its campus and extend the opportunity to participate in its classrooms to non-degree-seeking students. Historically, this value has been reflected in the…
this summer represent nearly every one of the university’s academic divisions. Offerings include courses on watercolor painting, Chinese and Spanish language studies, microeconomics, music and much more. Registration for the 2015 Summer Session for both traditional and non-matriculated students is now open. Read Previous PLU Selected for Tacoma Public Schools’ Community Partner Award Read Next The 2015 PLU Celebration of Leadership COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't
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