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working in small groups, or large organizations, such as nonprofits, universities, and government organizations. How does Social Innovation work? At Pacific Lutheran University, we begin by investigating political, social, environmental, and economic challenges, and then we apply attributes like critical thinking, economic analysis, and sustainable business design to imagine solutions to the problems. Social innovations are often complex–they take on big issues like human rights abuses, stigmas in
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. We drew inspiration from Lang’s Small Teaching philosophy in order to create learning moments that can transform and reshape how students learn and how instructors engage with IL concepts. While our aim was to primarily provide support to writing-intensive courses, such as WRIT 101, FYEP 190, and Capstones, these resources will also be useful when applied to any research-based assignments, as well as courses that focus on critical analysis or inquiry. Before you dive deeper into this guide to
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analysis without it and proceeded into the final sprint—finishing their paper. Though the students pretty much collapsed after turning in their paper, for Matthew, participating was “one of the best decisions” he’s ever made. “We worked hard, and we didn’t stop unless we absolutely had to. I can’t wait to do the competition again,” Duffy said. “To sing in the foyer of Morken at two in the morning, to drink enough caffeine to kill a horse and to thrive in an environment where participation and working
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now the school system in Macedonia is segregated linguistically, which also means that it’s segregated ethnically… so [my project] was an analysis of how this organization is trying to promote integration within the school system.” Always wanting to do more, Ryan also made time to volunteer at the American Corner Library in Skopje, helping with English language classes and Model UN competitions. Kelly Ryan ’10 landed his dream job working for the State Department. Although he was nearly 6,000
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at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Army officials from the Pentagon will be on hand to capture community input as part of the Army’s overall force-structure analysis prior to making decisions on reductions. The Army is hopeful that participants will discuss “a full spectrum of issues” that will be used in making difficult decisions about structure and personnel cuts. “My fellow Lutes should come to the listening session because thoughtful
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is assessment evaluation. I take all the things that I am learning this semester, and I get to apply it. It is making recommendations to make an impact. Why Study Sociology?Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and assess the old. Coursework includes analysis of family and gender issues, race/ethnicity, social class, social problems and inequality. In addition, sociology provides training in a range of research techniques which
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Teacher. The NBCT process consists of four parts, involving analysis and reflection in writing as well as submitted videos and student work samples. Applicants also submit documentation of impact and accomplishments as education professionals. Kline said PLU’s Department of Education prepares students well for this process, as they go through intensive writing work, analyze their work through video and develop a strong content knowledge. “If you don’t know how to do a bubble sheet right, you can’t do
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cultural competency through various types of cultural studies and interdisciplinary issue-centered courses, including: Immersive learning in world languages, literatures, film, and other forms of cultural expression Interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary global problems and possible solutions Exploration of past and present struggles for social justice, translational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs The department offers majors and minor Chinese Studies, French & Francophone
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person I am now, a much more confident and self-assured individual compared to who I was in September 2009 as a first-year student. What’s next? I plan on taking the year off to work in a field related to sustainability or geology before attending Colorado State University to attain my master’s degree in watershed science, focusing on alpine hydrology. Bernice Monkah, Bachelor of Arts in economics with an mathematical economics concentration and political science with a minor in mathematics Why PLU
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Brief DescriptionPacific Lutheran University is located six miles south of Tacoma, in suburban Parkland, Washington, on a 156-acre woodland campus. PLU offers approximately 2,600 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. Students develop skills in decision making, analysis, communication and reasoning that prepare them for a lifetime of success – both in their careers and in service to others.Additional Information University Timeline Archives
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