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  • The traditional undergraduate program is designed for students who do not hold licensure in practical or registered nursing. The L.P.N. to B.S.N.

    semester hours of liberal arts courses prior to beginning the nursing program, in such study areas as anthropology, fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, political science, religion or writing. Graduates are required to meet the PLU 48-semester-hour general education program. Courses in the classic liberal arts & sciences are integral to developing the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Admission to the University Applicants must be accepted by the University before consideration for

  • Shawn Brookins, Senior Capstone Seminar Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of progressive dementia, has transitioned among the forefront of healthcare research, lending to novel

    - Implications of Tau Protein in Alzheimer's Disease: A Contemporary Literature and Research Review Shawn Brookins, Senior Capstone Seminar Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of progressive dementia, has transitioned among the forefront of healthcare research, lending to novel biochemistry research avenues. In particular, research has attempted to implicate malconformations of tau protein in the development of this pathology. This review summarizes the competing hypotheses that attribute truncated and

  • How to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times 1:45 – 3:30 p.m. | March 7 | Chris Knutzen, Anderson University Center Who: Mónica Guzmán, Bridge-Builder, Journalist,

    also passionately devoted to making the labor movement relevant and representative of women, people of color, and LGBTQ workers who have been left out and excluded from our unions and American prosperity. Katie earned a BA in Spanish Literature and Global Studies from Pacific Lutheran University. She lives in Federal Way with her husband and two stepchildren. Who: Saiyare Refaei ’14 (they/them/she/her), Artist and Community ActivistBio: A Chinese Iranian artist based in the traditional lands of the

  • More than 850 students will graduate from PLU for the 2011-2012 academic year. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 27 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a…

    in English literature Why PLU? After taking a tour, I was convinced. PLU felt like home. I was excited about the Wild Hope Project, International Honors, and the small class size. I sat in on a class and the professor knew everyone’s name and the class itself was a space where people could come together as valued intellectuals on a common search for more knowledge. There was no feel of hierarchy, just a shared passion for learning. That’s exactly what I wanted out of my collegiate experience

  • A year of achievement and a Decade of Change Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is a great joy for me to welcome each of you to University Fall Conference as we prepare to launch the 2010-2011 academic year, the 121st year in the life of…

    reached the $2 million level necessary to fully endow the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies. Last year’s programming again highlighted PLU’s commitment to global issues, as Olympic gold medalist Joey Cheek keynoted our fourth Wang Center symposium, “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” in March. And in May, British journalist Martin Jacques, author of “When China Rules the World,” invited us to imagine a world where China is the world’s only superpower. INSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION

  • 34-38 semester hours depending on program M.A.E. with Teacher Certification The Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Certification Program helps prepare preservice teachers to establish a

    legal and professional responsibilities of all mandated reporters. (1) EDUC 528 : Reading and Writing Across the K-8 Curriculum Investigates genres of contemporary children's literature and how to develop a personal repertoire of reading material for classroom use. Also examines strategies for teaching writing in K-8 classroom. (2) EDUC 529 : Reading and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum Explores strategies for integrating young adult reading materials and written work and reading and writing

  • , dialogue, and setting. Students will learn to critically read and evaluate scripted media and to produce their own original scripts. (4) ENGL 241 : American Traditions in Literature - IT Selected themes that distinguish American literature from British traditions, from colonial or early national roots to current branches: for example, confronting the divine, inventing selfhood, coping with racism. (4) ENGL 251 : British Traditions in Literature - IT Selected themes that define British literature as one

  • in Costa Rica (now offered in Uruguay) and is co-founder, with Professor John Lear (UPS) of PLU’s Fall Semester Program in Oaxaca, Mexico. At PLU, she has been a tireless advocate for global education. Adela Ramos | is this semester’s on-site Director of the PLU/UPS Fall Semester Program in Oaxaca. She is a Mexican and American Associate Professor of English and specializes in eighteenth-century British literature and critical animal studies. A native of Mexico City or “Chilanga,” she holds a B.A

  • wontons The class getting to try their hand at folding and sealing wontons Steaming the dumplings Veggie eggrolls This year's theme is Food & Literature

  • inspiring others to action. The PLU English major has three concentrations: • Creative Writing – allows students to hone their craft in a variety of genres through intensive writing workshop courses. • Professional, Public, and Digital Literacies – teaches students skills of effective writing and storytelling for various practical situations – including an emphasis on digital media. • Literature – allows students to explore the diverse range of literatures written in English – American, British, and