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  • Preparing for law school can be a complex process without the right help.  The resources within these pages can help you prepare for law school, no matter what your year, and set yourself up to have

    force them to tackle difficult material.  Law school will push you intellectually, so you will benefit from being in such environments as often as possible. Law school requires intensive writing, reading, and critical thinking, so students should seek writing intensive courses, courses that require extensive reading of material that is difficult to navigate (such as literature, philosophy, or law), and classes that push you to critically evaluate your beliefs and assumptions.  The more classes of

  • What are you reading this summer? Join the ‘Full Campus Read’ Patty and President Tom Krise are participating in the Common Reading Program. Are you? The PLU community will be reading ‘Into the Beautiful North’ this summer as part of the Common Reading Program By…

    – way for students to encounter college expectations, even before school starts. “The Common Reading Program offers incoming students a sneak-peek of what to expect – and what is expected of them – when it comes to their college education,” Baillon said. “Community, critical thinking and literacy are the core goals of the First-Year Experience Program, and the Common Reading Program provides a shared experience that allows students to tap into all three,” said Amy Stewart-Mailhiot, assistant

  • Supporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful.

    community-building experiences.  If you have general inquiries or want more information about areas of support like endowments or named funds, email advancement@plu.edu; your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person, or call (253) 535-7177. Greatest NeedSupporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful. By contributing to this fund, you provide the flexibility to address pressing challenges and seize opportunities as they

  • Supporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful.

    -building experiences. If you have general inquiries or want more information about areas of support like endowments or named funds, email advancement@plu.edu; your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person, or call (253) 535-7177. Greatest NeedSupporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful. By contributing to this fund, you provide the flexibility to address pressing challenges and seize opportunities as they arise

  • Learning Outcomes for BS and BA in Mathematics (BSM, BA) (Developed with reference to the MAA’s 2015 Curriculum Guide to Majors in the Mathematical Sciences.

    : Be able to work with abstract mathematical structures, and to generalize from the concrete to the abstract. Additional Learning Outcomes for BS in Mathematics Education (BSME) (Adapted from Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators’ 2017 Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics.) Demonstrate the belief that all people are capable of thinking mathematically and are able to solve sophisticated mathematical problems with effort. Demonstrate understanding that the social, historical, and

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kristina.kenning@plu.edu | I am originally from Missoula Montana and have been a nurse for over 12 years.

    Kristina Kenning, MSN, RN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: kristina.kenning@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Masters, Nursing, University of St. Mary's , 2019 Bachelor, Nursing, Creighton University, 2011 Bachelors , Biology, Creighton University, 2010 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Teaching and Learning Theory Critical Thinking Development Pathophysiology Currently Teaching: Chronic Conditions, Clinical Lead Biography I am originally from Missoula Montana and have been a nurse for

  • Poetry | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Oliver de la Paz is author and editor of several books and serves as the Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA.

    classes in poetry. Statement:  “I encourage students to think of themselves not as isolated individuals, but as members of a learning community. For me, the writing workshop is a place where students improve their skills in reading, critical thinking, interpretation, and communication through engagement with their own texts and with those written by others.  To be members of a learning community, I teach my students that verbal and written communication are inextricable, neither can take place

  • A degree in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies offers students a wide range of career options. Students seeking a major or minor in GSRS have the opportunity to pursue careers in fields such as law,

    So What Can I Do With My GSRS Degree?A degree in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies offers students a wide range of career options. Students seeking a major or minor in GSRS have the opportunity to pursue careers in fields such as law, advocacy, counseling, education, international policy, health, politics, psychology, social work, sociology, public administration, and history–just to name a few. GSRS students develop skills in oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking

  • Demonstrate critical reading and writing skills that show proficiency in analyzing the thematic and formal elements that constitute a literary text.

    MFA Learning OutcomesDemonstrate critical reading and writing skills that show proficiency in analyzing the thematic and formal elements that constitute a literary text. This includes a sophisticated understanding of how a text is made, along with an understanding of the content that animates strong pieces of creative writing. Demonstrate knowledge of the genre conventions and craft elements for the student’s genre of focus, whether creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry. This will include a

  • PLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative  mathematics  and  computer science  departments will…

    student learning outcomes will foster critical thinking, communication, and practical use of math and stats. Students will excel in data through projects, fostering innovation and adaptive problem-solving. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 35 percent growth in data science jobs from 2022 to 2032, outpacing the average for all other fields. With approximately 17,700 annual openings for data scientists projected over the next decade, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is