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Originally Published 1999 “The Artist, the thinker, the hero, the saint —who are they, finally, but the finite self radicalized and intensified? . . . The difference between [them] and the rest of us . . . is a willingness to undergo the journey of…
in thought and feeling to those questions, is experienced —and often experienced as some kind of gift come ‘unawares.’” David Tracy, Analogical Imagination “When the two-dimension figure in Flatland meets the three-dimensional sphere, it neither sees a sphere nor has any sense that there is more than what it sees —namely, a two-dimensional circle, that piece of a sphere its plane runs through.” Robert Kegan, ln Over Our Heads:The Mental Demands of Modern Life In the gap between Robert Kegan’s
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Prerequisites, when required, are listed in the individual course descriptions. Prior consultation with the instructor of any advanced course is invited.
, POLS 251, POLS 301, and POLS 499 Public Policy Requirement 4 semester hours One 300-level course designated as a public policy course indicating that it explores the art and science of policymaking at the state, local, and national level. Courses that qualify are: POLS 345, 346, 354, 370. Research and Writing Requirement 4 semester hours One 300-level course designated as an “intensive writing course” indicating that it has a substantial research/writing component. Courses that qualify are: POLS
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Since 1985, educational institutions across the nation have recognized March as Music in our Schools Month , and to celebrate, the 56th Army Band from 1 Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord will join Pacific Lutheran University’s Wind Ensemble concert in Lagerquist Concert Hall, on Sunday, March…
. In appreciation of community, partnership, and music, the event is free and open to the public. “We play at special events and with other bands and schools all the time, but this will be the first time ever holding a joint concert with PLU,” said Sgt. 1st. Class Patricia Conyers, 56th Army Band operations manager. “Part of our job is connecting people to their military through music.” Concert attendees will enjoy a performance of Hymn To The Fallen from Saving Private Ryan by John Williams
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 7, 2020) — No matter what field or industry you work in, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably dramatically reshaped the way you do your job every day. For Kari Plog ‘11, a digital journalist for local NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, telling…
is putting human voices and human faces to the numbers. We want people to understand how families of victims are grieving, how students and parents are adjusting to remote learning, how immigrants and more vulnerable populations are faring amid an economic shutdown. We anticipate there are hours and hours of stories to tell, but anything we do will be centered on public service journalism, news you can use, and the human toll. Everyone is collectively grieving in their own way, from afar, and I
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Washington, D.C. (March 20, 2017)- When Scott Foss ’91 enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, he dreamed of becoming a paleontologist and pursuing a career outdoors conducting research. Now, he’s a senior paleontologist at the Department of the Interior. Foss serves as a policy adviser and…
, but I’m right there for everything that happens,” Foss said. “I know about every fossil that’s being discovered before it hits the news. I know who is working where and on what. That’s the excitement of it, being on the edge of everything going on in paleontology.” × Foss juggles a variety of hats in an average week at the office, ranging from policy expert to to public relations officer. “I spend a lot of time helping to develop policy as well as reviewing other proposed policy, thinking about
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma. Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s…
importance of our students and our students’ desire to be known by their professors. It’s one thing to talk about that in a class of 32 students; it’s another to talk about it on a broader stage, with a broader audience.Amy YoungAssociate Professor of CommunicationYoung’s scholarship pursues questions of rhetorical style, expertise and engagement in the public sphere. She lies awake at night fretting about the state of our public discourse and uses her scholarship to enable colleagues and students to
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By Zach Powers ’10 PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2015)- Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop (RWW), Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program challenges its students to consider difficult questions relating to artistry, self-awareness and commission. “What are…
matters of our time.” 35:00 Barot and Pancake reflect on the cultural climate of the publishing industry and publishing paradigms that affect minority writers as well as writers from nontraditional places. 42:00 Discussion about PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop. Specifically, the backgrounds, goals and writing styles of the students who seek out the program. 46:20 Barot and Pancake share the writing projects they are working on. [READ MORE: Rainier Writing Workshop Begins Aug. 2—Along With Free Public
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The Pacific Lutheran University English department offers emphases in writing and literature, as well as minors in Children’s Literature and Culture and Publishing and Printing Arts.
of understanding the diversity of human experience, critically analyzing society, imagining better worlds, and inspiring others to action. The Creative Writing Concentration allows students to hone their craft in a variety of genres 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
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Tacoma, Wash. (July 17, 2015)— South Sound residents of numerous ethnicities, political persuasions and religious convictions will gather in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday, August 1 for the 5th Annual 1000 Man Family March & Festival. This year’s event will feature a special guest, Alana Simmons,…
Granddaughter of Charleston Shooting Victim to Share About Forgiveness at PLU-Sponsored March & Festival Posted by: Zach Powers / July 17, 2015 July 17, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTacoma, Wash. (July 17, 2015)— South Sound residents of numerous ethnicities, political persuasions and religious convictions will gather in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday, August 1 for the 5th Annual 1000 Man Family March & Festival. This year’s event will feature a special guest
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Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the fall virtual convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference on November 10. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a professional and personal development learning…
learned, and share how they feel about it — although no one is obliged to speak and remaining silent is an option. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness A virtual event November 10, 2022 Free to PLU students, employees and alumni; $125.00 for members of the public Registration and information: https://www.plu.edu/continuing-education/tpg/America is Changing: Are You Ready?Register for the 11th edition of the People's Gathering Read Previous Northwest Now Political Roundtable
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