Page 520 • (11,328 results in 0.05 seconds)

  • From Quills to Laptops: Transcribing Early Modern Manuscripts https://www.plu.edu/prism/from-quills-to-laptops-transcribing-early-modern-manuscripts/

    From Quills to Laptops: Transcribing Early Modern ManuscriptsHow do the material conditions of reading and writing impact the meaning of a text—and how do modern technologies revise or reinflect these meanings? In Fall 2015, students in ENGL 311 The Book in Society investigated these questions through two overlapping hands-on activities. First, after reading about early modern italic handwriting, they used quill pens and ink (ordered from a store in Colonial Williamsburg with a PLU Innovative

  • Carol F. Brandenburg-Smith https://www.plu.edu/advancement/carol-f-brandenburg-smith/

    Carrying on a Legacy of Service A tough cross-country move at a young and vulnerable age left Carol F. Brandenburg-Smith ’80 looking for a fresh start, and she got one the moment she set foot on the steps of Harstad Hall. “I felt so loved and welcomed,” Carol says. “PLU gave me my life back, and gave me the new beginning that I needed.” Support from her new Pacific Lutheran University family helped her regain the sense of security she’d once had in her hometown of Bedford Township, Mich., which

  • Teaching and Learning with Sakai https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/teaching/technology/sakai/

    Teaching and Learning with SakaiThere are a variety of ways Sakai can be used to support teaching and learning! Sometimes the hardest part is figuring out how to get started. In need of a few ideas? No problem! This webpage showcases examples of how PLU faculty have used Sakai in teaching their courses. Right now we are focusing on blended courses to help faculty prepare for teaching during the pandemic. You will also find links to resources to experiment with Sakai, including activities to

  • Learning anthropology by doing anthropology https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/10/24/learning-anthropology-by-doing-anthropology/

    October 24, 2010 Learning anthropology by doing anthropology By David R. Huelsbeck – professor of anthropology The two courses mentioned in Ted Charles’ essay seek to provide an opportunity for students to experience a different culture: to learn anthropology by doing anthropology. This summer, as part of the Tribal Journeys celebration, the focus was on Northwest Native American culture. The J-Term course specifically focuses on Makah culture. The goal is to help students learn to recognize

  • PLU Upgrading Residence Halls With $10 Million Bond https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/07/13/plu-upgrading-%E2%80%A8residence-halls-with-10-million-bond/

    July 13, 2014 Workers install new furnishings in a Stuen Hall room on July 8. The renovated residence hall will be ready for residents in Fall 2014. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) PLU Upgrading Residence Halls With $10 Million Bond PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will save millions of dollars in interest on upgrades to three residence halls, thanks to bonds issued July 10 by the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority. The upgrades will include structural and

  • Printing Madame Dupin https://www.plu.edu/prism/printing-madame-dupin/

    Printing Madame DupinLast fall, Students in French 401, “Women and Print in Early Modern France,” got to try their hand at something really new (or old?!): letterpress printing. The occasion was momentous.  They were putting into print, for the very first time, the manuscript words of Madame Dupin. Dupin is best known as the châtelaine of the beautiful castle of Chenonceau in the Loire valley, and for saving this historic site from destruction during the French revolution by allowing

  • Re-envisioning the Language Resource Center https://www.plu.edu/prism/reenvisioning-lrc/

    Re-envisioning the Language Resource CenterThe Language Resource Center (LRC) at PLU has served as a virtual and physical hub for language study since opening in 1996.  Our mission is to provide a multimedia environment with hardware, software, and learning resources that facilitate and promote the research and study of the world’s languages and cultures.  The LRC has kept up with changing technologies over the years and continues to adapt to meet the needs of our students. Over the summer of

  • Nicki Clifford https://www.plu.edu/msma/nicki-clifford/

    Applying Psychology to Marketing ResearchBy Zach Powers ‘10, February 28, 2017 PLU graduate student Nicki Clifford explains why the university’s Master of Science in Marketing Research (MSMR) program was right for her. What is marketing research? How is it different from a bachelor’s degree in marketing? Marketing research is a field that helps businesses make strategic decisions and obtain a competitive edge. A marketing researcher can take on many roles while serving as a communicative bridge

  • English Proficiency Policy https://www.plu.edu/nursing/application/english-proficiency-policy/

    English proficiency requirements for undergraduate nursing programs:A high level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in nursing as well as for patient safety. In addition to Pacific Lutheran University’s English proficiency requirements, all applicants to the School of Nursing whose first language is not English (including international and/or U.S. residents) must meet additional requirements. Two options are currently available for international applicants: The Test of

  • Engineering Dual Degree Program https://www.plu.edu/physics/dual-degree/

    DUAL-DEGREE ENGINEER STUDENT MICHELE ANDERSON WINS FELLOWSHIP The PLU Dual-Degree Engineering Program The Dual-Degree Engineering Program at Pacific Lutheran University provides students with the opportunity to combine a liberal arts education with rigorous study in engineering. Students who complete the program earn two degrees — one from PLU and the other from an ABET-accredited engineering school. The total length of study is usually five years: three years at PLU and two years at the