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; – and what to look for to ensure the credibility of online information. The class culminated in a final “Critical Making” project, where students built, designed, or mocked up a media literacy tool. The goal of the assignment was to envision a web that prioritized the circulation of credible information. Critical making is a process where students apply theories and concepts to a creative project or artifact, and where imaginative design – focusing more on engagement with theory and concepts, rather

addressing the needs of both our PLU community and the wider community through the programs that we’re providing, the impact our students can have while still students, and then of course the impact of our alumni who graduate and go into the community and serve. PLU College of Health ProfessionsThe College of Health Professions is home to the School of Nursing and Departments of Kinesiology, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Social Work. Program offerings include undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well

Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU Posted by: nicolacs / April 26, 2023 Image: Sarah Davis ’23, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, was drawn to PLU for several reasons — both her parents are alumni, the study-away opportunities were exciting and the community was welcoming. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterSarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and

. “It’ll be interesting to see what will happen.” Read Previous Wines from PLU alumni Read Next PLU ROTC awarded prestigious MacArthur Award COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus

local response to help victims in the state. As with the AIDS epidemic, Campbell found himself leading in a crisis, against a backdrop never imagined before. His staff grew from 600 to 1,000 and he devised a system to make sure victims who needed money, walked away with a check in hand, rather than wait weeks for a FEMA response. His staff established mental health centers in the outer boroughs to help with the emotional aftermath. Turning back to alumni or students just starting their careers, his

completely empty-handed: He lugged back the massive moose rack that hangs today in the office of Alumni & Constituent Relations. And, of course, that first, possibly extravagant building still stands at PLU, too—now called Harstad Hall. Read Previous PLU Upgrading Residence Halls With $10 Million Bond Read Next In the Business of Making Connections COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private

Elevated Walkway'Students, alumni and colleagues at Furman University and PLU are fundraising for an elevated walkway, named for Dr. Teska, through the La Selva Biological Station wetlands. He brought hundreds of students throughout his life to La Selva, Costa Rica, to study amphibians, reptiles, insects, plants and the effect of wetlands on the local ecosystem.Dr. Teska pictured in front of the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca, Mexico. Dr. Teska was to become site director for PLU’s Oaxaca

PLU Choral Union concert an opportunity to move “Beyond Walls” Posted by: Zach Powers / November 10, 2016 Image: PLU Director of Choral Activities Richard Nance (Photo by John Froschauer) November 10, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 10, 2016)- On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union, which is comprised of alumni of the PLU choral program, will be performing ``Beyond Walls,`` a program consisting of music and texts dedicated to

of their studies and research to film some of their experiences exploring downtown Oslo and Norway’s southeastern coast. Watch what Ariel Wood ’17 and Theo Hofrenning ’17 captured.   Read Previous Pacific Lutheran University Announces Leadership Transition Read Next DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Social Sciences David R. Huelsbeck answers alumni questions COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a

understanding and attentive and checked in with me as I was applying. She was so accommodating and gave really valuable feedback that was not only helpful for this scholarship but also for other scholarships I might apply for in the future.  2. As a scholarship winner, you had the opportunity to attend the Udall Scholar Orientation virtually. What was that experience like?  We met over four days and we had keynote speakers. One of which was an Udall alumni speaking on why it was challenging for her to get