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A New Chapter for PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop The new director of PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop, Associate Professor of English Rick Barot. (Photo courtesy of Rick Barot.) Rick Barot Named New Director as Innovative MFA Program Turns 10 By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing &…
University, where he was a Wallace E. Stegner Fellow and a Jones Lecturer in Poetry. His poems and essays have appeared in numerous publications, including Poetry, The Paris Review, The New Republic and The Threepenny Review, and in many anthologies. More here. A program of distinction(s) Still, in the world of MFA workshops, PLU’s 10-year-old program has seniority. “One of the distinctions we have is simple longevity,” Barot said. “The low-residency program is a fairly new innovation in the MFA scenario
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 15, 2016) Pacific Lutheran University alumna Jessica Anderson ’07 is passionate about education, geosciences and technology, and has combined all three to become an award-winning educator. In 2016, Anderson was named the Montana Teacher of the Year and received a Presidential Award…
-driven education chat focused on connecting and globalizing the practice of Montana educators. I am the co-founder and co-moderator of the chat. Over the past three years, #MTedchat has taken an active role in bridging the gap between teachers, administrators and elected officials in our state. It’s a discussion open to all stakeholders. The chats revolve around popular education topics, including student engagement, innovation in education and assessment. We’ve also held social media chats about
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At PLU, we’re building up the next generation of Lutes — ones who will be called to lead us into an uncertain future. On Bjug Day you joined together in ensuring students are fully equipped to answer that call. Despite navigating a global pandemic, we…
Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability. We aren’t a values-neutral institution, but a place that is intentional about our commitment to these core concerns. And that sets us apart. And Interdisciplinary programs are all about these values–diversity, justice, and sustainability are at the core of what we do, in Global Studies; Chinese Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies; Environmental Studies; Innovation Studies; Holocaust and Genocide Studies; Native American and Indigenous Studies. These are
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Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran University. Online and blended programs for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students extend the university’s mission beyond campus borders,
Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University has a strong history of providing students with an exceptional learning experience. Yet across the world, higher education is enveloped in transformation, with technology innovation increasingly influencing the process of teaching and learning. As PLU moves into the future, it is possible to embrace the new while remaining grounded in the University’s history and values.Online and blended programs for undergraduate
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See the complete list of Honorary Degree Recipients here.
national leader in academic innovation and undergraduate teaching. Dr. Hrabowski’s most recent book, Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM Achievement, describes the events and experiences that played a central role in his development as an educator and leader. Sidney Rittenberg, Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causaCommencement, May 25, 2017 Sidney Rittenberg was the first American to join the Chinese Communist Party (1946). Having lived in China from the end
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We are glad that you are interested in learning more about working in Campus Life at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU)!
focused on retention, well-being, outreach, and support for commuter students; advocate for these students’ needs at the University level. Direct overall operations for the ARENA (a collaborative workspace for student leaders across campus, including purchases and space management) and the CAVE (a learning community for commuter students). Assist Associate Director in supporting Clubs & Orgs, including Engagement Fairs, training, marketing, purchases, liaising with Engage Ambassadors, and other
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The PLU Theatre & Dance Department is lucky to have Amanda Sweger as a faculty member. Amanda has taught at PLU since fall 2012. She focuses on lighting and scenic design and has a professional practice outside the classroom. Continue reading to get to know…
more organized now and I teach it to all my students. I’m pretty tech savvy and I try to learn whatever new platform students talk about to stay current. Theatre is a collaborative art after all!Just for fun!Cats or dogs? Both, but I am a crazy cat lady to the max! Coffee or chocolate? Coffee is life. French fries or hash browns? French fries dipped in mayo. If you think that is gross, don’t forget that garlic aioli is also mayo! Mac or PC? Mac but I love my Android Phone. Instagram or Twitter
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Commencement 2009 This year more than 650 students will make up the graduating Class of 2009 at PLU on May 24 at the Tacoma Dome. Here in their own words are a few insights from graduating students about their time at PLU and the next…
is an important distinction because while students are away from the PLU campus we are required to be active and engaged in the communities that surround us in the world. As stewards of the world, armed with new knowledge about people, places and cultures, that information that we learn is brought in to the classroom as a great tool for discussion and collaborative learning. Taking classes in the liberal arts is a gift—we are required to expand our interdisciplinary knowledge. No PLU graduate
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The PLU Theatre & Dance Department is lucky to have Amanda Sweger as a faculty member. Amanda has taught at PLU since fall 2012. She focuses on lighting and scenic design and has a professional practice outside the classroom. Continue reading to get to know…
more organized now and I teach it to all my students. I’m pretty tech savvy and I try to learn whatever new platform students talk about to stay current. Theatre is a collaborative art after all!Just for fun!Cats or dogs? Both, but I am a crazy cat lady to the max! Coffee or chocolate? Coffee is life. French fries or hash browns? French fries dipped in mayo. If you think that is gross, don’t forget that garlic aioli is also mayo! Mac or PC? Mac but I love my Android Phone. Instagram or Twitter
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Critical reflection is an integral part of a service and learning experience. It requires students to thoughtfully consider, analyze and integrate their experience.
Interpersonal Development Academic Enrichment Civic Development Professional Development Deeper understanding of PLU’s Integrated Learning Objectives Benefit of CEL for faculty: Enrich student engagement Reinforces course learning objectives Benefit of CEL for community partners: Increase capacity Build awareness of local concerns Enhance collaborative opportunities Designing your CEL course objectivesCommunity engaged learning courses require advance planning. We recommend that you begin developing the
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