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  • During J-Term 2021, students in Assistant Professor Kate Drazner Hoyt’s  Media Literacy COMA 388 explored topics such as: – the role that the press plays in sustaining democracies; – the different forms of online misinformation and disinformation; – the rise of conspiracy theories on web…

    media publications. This doesn’t explain every feature, rather it highlights utilities that may or may not have any convenient explanation published anywhere. . . After reviewing this media literacy tool, people should understand the acceptable communicative behaviors on these apps. They should also come to an understanding that these are all sources meant for forms of social interaction. As long as people approach social media with a basic understanding and critical thinking skills, social media

  • 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…

    the challenges and ironies of teaching humanities in the current climate of higher education, I persist in my profligate hope. Teaching humanities matters. I continue to profess a discipline that many of my students presume to be useless, establish and hold them to standards of excellence, and persistently encourage critical and original thinking. In so doing I point students toward the gap between their Flatland and a possible journey of intensification into particularity that is the heart and

  • Plenty of experiences come to mind when thinking about first-year students settling into college life: making new friends, living on campus, exploring newfound independence. However, Pacific Lutheran University also wants to introduce students to a more outside-the-box opportunity in their first year on campus: studying…

    Study away as a first-year Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationPlenty of experiences come to mind when thinking about first-year students settling into college life: making new friends, living on campus, exploring newfound independence. However, Pacific Lutheran University also wants to introduce students to a more outside-the-box opportunity in their first year on campus: studying away.“In a J-Term study away

  • A Master’s in Kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field. Are you passionate about improving the physical well-being of others? Do you want to make a positive…

    a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Download the MSK GuideDownload the free ebookDownload free ebook: A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Reasons to Get a Master’s Degree in KinesiologyGraduate school is an investment, plain and simple, but there are a variety of reasons why a professional seeking a career in kinesiology should pursue a master’s degree. But maybe you’re thinking: is a master’s in kinesiology worth it? 1.  Increase your earning potential with a master’s in kinesiology

  • PLU just launched a new partnership with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) to help PLU students apply to medical or other healthcare professional schools . Located in Yakima, PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved…

    New partnership leads to new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences graduates Are you thinking about going into pre-health sciences - medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and other related fields? Posted by: mhines / June 26, 2023 Image: A PLU student works on pipetting skills in a lab at PLU. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) June 26, 2023 PLU just launched a new partnership with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) to help PLU students apply to medical or

  • Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications…

    4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology Posted by: chaconac / September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022 Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree.The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in kinesiology training and

  • Traducción Española Dear PLU community, I’m heartbroken over the continued loss of Black lives across our country. With the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery, I’m angry at a system that collectively excuses and perpetuates racist violence. As frustrations…

    loved ones.As a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we are called upon to live our commitment to combating racism and white supremacy. We commend our students, alumni, faculty, and staff who already are contributing their professional expertise and volunteering their time, energy, and financial resources to antiracism causes. At PLU, we strive to equip our students — and ourselves — with the critical thinking, compassion, and courage to contribute to the dismantling of

  • Anni Lange ’00 is vice president of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians , a national medical group headquartered in Tacoma. Lange oversees all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management, marketing operations, sales and recruitment marketing and internal and external communications.   Lange majored…

    seek out new opportunities. This led to Sound Physicians, where she’s been since 2018. At Sound Physicians, Lange found more autonomy and the ability to drive change. “A lot of what PLU teaches you are skills I look for in the people I’m hiring,” she says. Intellectual curiosity. Critical thinking. Advocacy for yourself and others. Clear and concise communication, which fosters an ability to influence and persuade. They’re skills she learned at PLU and refined over the course of her career. Lange

  • So, … what can you do with an English major? Endless possibilities await! Proficiency in critical and creative reading and writing is crucial in today’s information-driven economy. An English major will equip you for any path that demands, effective communication, appreciation of diversity, and creative…

    Major Minute: English Posted by: mhines / April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024 So, … what can you do with an English major?Endless possibilities await! Proficiency in critical and creative reading and writing is crucial in today’s information-driven economy. An English major will equip you for any path that demands, effective communication, appreciation of diversity, and creative expression. Watch this Major Minute featuring Chair and Professor of English Jim Albrecht to explore PLU’s English program

  • Launched in 2017, the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA LRGF) provides  excellent financial benefits and professional development opportunities  to students pursuing a Ph.D. in  fields of study  that address complex science and engineering problems critical to stewardship…

    problems critical to stewardship science. The DOE NNSA LRGF connects professors and students working in fields relevant to the DOE lab system with laboratory scientists, fostering collaborative research relationships. The program will strengthen these university-laboratory links through an unusual and exciting provision: fellows will work and study in residence at one or more of four approved DOE NNSA facilities for a minimum of two 12-week periods. Longer stays are highly encouraged, up to or