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  • English majors at PLU complete three core courses that introduce the skills of creative and critical reading and writing that unite all three concentrations of our major.

    through intensive writing workshop courses. The Professional, Public, and Digital Literacies Concentration teaches students skills of effective writing and storytelling for a variety of practical situations – including an emphasis on digital media. The Literature Concentration allows students to explore the diverse range of literatures written in English – American, British, and Global – to understand how writers have used the creative power of literary expression to understand and engage the world

  • 22 semester hours completed with a grade of C- or higher

    : Introduction to Oral Language (4) And one of these four courses exploring Northwest Indigenous language and worldviews. NAIS 491: Independent Study (4) NAIS 495: Internship (4) RELI 397: Indigenous Traditions of the Pacific Northwest (4) SOLU 102: Southern Lushootseed: Oral Language Dialogue (4) 3. Electives8 semester hours Students select two of the following courses that study Indigenous topics and perspectives. ENGL 213: Topics in Literature/Themes and Authors  (4) (when the topic is ‘Literature of the

  • Intellectual Ventures and TerraPower Innovation are seeking a Radiochemistry and Isotopes Intern. This paid internship position will participate in activities related to the chemistry of radioelements and their resulting compounds. The TerraPower laboratory has a range of characterization tools including; thermal gravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetry, powder…

    coupled atomic emission spectroscopy, electrochemistry methods, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and chemical extraction systems. The candidate will be expected to learn one or a number of these systems and expected to develop reports and manuscripts describing their performed research and any relevant literature. The expected work hours are flexible and will accommodate student schedules. For more information or to apply, please contact: Ken Czerwinski (kczerwinski@terrapower.com) and

  • Standards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world.

    justice concerns, the concentration incorporates the approaches of multiple disciplines such as anthropology, economics, literature, history, and religion.“Freedoms are not only the primary ends of development, they are also among its principal means.” -Amartya Sen “Development as Freedom” Approved CoursesRequired of all students in this concentration: GLST 357: Global Development (4) Other course options: ECON 333: Economic Development FREN 204/404: Postcolonial Francophone Fictions HIST 333

  • The Morken Center for Learning and Technology is the first building at an independent college in Washington to receive gold-level certification under the U.S.

    West Coast undergraduate institution. Rieke also offers an open chemistry and physics lab, as well as nine academic department-run computer labs. Century-old Harstad Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. One of the largest children’s literature collections in the Pacific Northwest, with 6,700 titles. Marriage and Family Therapy Center, training clinicians in mental health counseling for children, adults, couples and families. W.M. Keck Observatory, with a Meade LX200

  • Philosophy involves inquiry about the most basic and compelling questions of life. German philosopher Immanuel Kant once summed up these questions in this way: “What can I know? What should I do?

    Why Study Philosophy?Philosophy involves inquiry about the most basic and compelling questions of life. German philosopher Immanuel Kant once summed up these questions in this way: “What can I know? What should I do? What may I hope?” In doing philosophy, people learn to clarify questions such as these and to evaluate beliefs held about them. They examine the reasons given for personal lifestyles, for public policies from just about everything from war to welfare, from criminal justice to

  • Five Lutes took the stage in the summer  of 2011 for Seattle Opera’s production of ‘Porgy and Bess.’ (Photo courtesy of Seattle Opera) Seattle Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ – five Lutes, one stage, hitting the high notes in fun The recent Seattle Opera production of…

    a career in singing or opera? “Life isn’t a dress rehearsal,” she said. “Do your best work every time. Be accountable. Be flexible. Be able, ready and fierce with your art.” Like Van Mechelen, McIntyre arrived at PLU as a transfer student. She graduated with an English literature major, and a vocal and religion minor. McIntyre’s mother, Nancy McIntyre ’74, also graduated with a degree in education from PLU. After teaching in various places around the country, McIntyre now teaches theater arts in

  • 2016 Department of Philosophy EventsThe Department of Philosophy has had an active event schedule this year. These events have spanned a wide range of philosophically interesting themes and socially relevant issues. Here are some highlights: In October, Eric Ruthford (PLU ’01) and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Paul Menzel held a panel discussion titled “Determining the Value of Life” about beginning of life and end of life decision making. In February, the department hosted the 3rd Food

  • `` Ibsen and Place`` Dr. Lisbeth Pettersen Wærp, Professor of Scandinavian Literature University of Tromsø - Artic University of Norway

    Past Bjug A. Harstad Memorial Lectures 2018-2019 Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture “ Ibsen and Place“ Dr. Lisbeth Pettersen Wærp, Professor of Scandinavian Literature University of Tromsø – Artic University of NorwayLearn more about Prof. Wærp 2017-2018 Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture “ Bjug Harstad – A Man For All Seasons“ Dr. Phil Nordquist, Professor Emertius of History Learn more about Dr. Nordquist 2016-2017 Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture “Puncturing The Exotic: A Recipe For How To Try To Be

  • University Core Requirements: The General Education requirement of four hours in philosophy may be satisfied with any course offered except for 233 Formal Logic, and 499 A/B Capstone.

    Core Requirements, Majors and Minor in PhilosophyUniversity Core Requirements: The General Education requirement of four hours in philosophy may be satisfied with any course offered except for 233 Formal Logic, and 499 A/B Capstone. The initial course in philosophy is customarily 101, 125, or a 200-level course that provides a more focused topic but is still at the introductory level (220, 223, 228, 230, 238, 253). The 300-level courses are suited for students with particular interests who are