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Charles Bergman: A Most Adventurous ProfessorDr. Charles Bergman begins his phased retirement in Summer 2015 after thirty-eight unusually interesting and accomplished years at PLU. His teaching, leadership, and writing have garnered the highest recognition from within and without the university. The true measure of his achievements, though, must be taken from more than his specific awards. Peering more closely, one sees the truly remarkable character of his life: wildly adventurous, yet so

Diversity Seminar (FD)” filter. Course Offerings FYEP 101 : Writing Seminar - FW Students will learn strategies for writing, thinking, speaking, and reading. They encounter writing as a way of thinking, of learning, and of discovering and ordering ideas. Working with interdisciplinary themes, students practice the various academic conventions of writing. (4) PLUS 100 : Transitions to PLU Specifically designed for first-year students. Affirming students' past experiences, this course assists an

is described by colleagues as an “incredibly creative and inventive organic chemist.” They say that he does not just publish papers, he takes the next steps to be sure that the materials are used in applications that protect the public and the military, are used in the food and agriculture industry, and make a significant impact on human welfare. He has published more than 400 peer reviewed manuscripts and has more than 70 issued patents. Dr Swager’s awards include the 2016 Gustavus John Esselen

Gestalt: 2021 Senior Capstone Portfolios See all the projects and art that our Art and Design seniors have created. Meet Our Students Jazper ArnettBA, Studio Arts | Communication minor Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jazper is an aspiring graphic designer. Being heavily inspired by anime and comics, he too wants to impact others with his creations. Portfolio Bryant BartlettBFA, Graphic Design Bryant Bartlett is a designer and creative problem solver from Tacoma, Washington. As an

stories of those who have been forgotten. Work for the course includes individual essays, creative group projects, and community engagement through a visit to a food bank. French 204/404: Quoi de neuf? New Trends in Francophone Popular Culture – GE, IT This course explores the emerging trends and contemporary manifestations of popular culture in Francophone Africa and the diasporas. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will critically examine various forms of popular culture, including

space for students in the Parkland community to seek homework help, as well as creative projects and learning-focused games. The PLC operates here in the AUC, in the schools, and online. Student Success Courses: Native American & Indigenous Studies Interconnections 111 & PLUS 100 Transitions to PLU – Students of Color Student Staff and Club Meetings Space Resources: Flexible classroom seating for 24 TV Coffee, tea, microwave

A Christmas Celebration from Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Conductor University Chorale – Brian Galante, Conductor University Symphony Orchestra – Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Conductor The music on this album represents works from the 2011 and 2012 Christmas concert seasons, and features a new large work for choir and orchestra by Dr. David Deacon-Joyner, Associate Professor of Music. “Unto Us,” composed in 2012, is a prime example of the excellent creative work PLU

present, to join the cohort of heritage Spanish speakers. She’s also one of many first-generation college students to enroll. The small, seminar-style courses are designed to hone participants’ Spanish skills: academic writing, grammar, vocabulary and awareness of “linguistic registers,” or the way that language shifts based on context or communication goals. They also introduce students to the broad histories and cultures of Hispanic countries around the world, as well as the U.S. “Unfortunately, we