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As I travel around talking to prospective students and their families, donors, and friends of PLU, I am often asked, “what is a Lute?” From time to time, I blog about examples of students and alumni that uplift what it means to be a Lute.…
that they can receive a quality education and then go on to be contributing members of society and culture. All of the players were respectful and mature. Finally, their routine of “assisting” the flight attendants during the preflight safety structure was highly entertaining. In any case, I understand that people in your position often receive emails and notes that are critical of you, your players or your program. That is leadership in today’s world. Every once in while, I feel that it is
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Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,…
—including critical thinking, writing, communication, mathematics, and technology—at more advanced levels of aptitude. Through civic engagement, knowledge and insight no longer exist in the life of the mind; they become coalesced in mindful and caring community involvement. By conjoining the academic knowledge and skills necessary to address community needs, students deepen and extend their learning. Additionally, individuals who are active volunteers have 27 percent higher odds of finding a job than
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A yearlong sabbatical in 2017-18 provided Dr. Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Dr. Michael Schleeter, and Dr. Seth Dowland with opportunities to rethink their courses and pursue scholarly interests.
some of his course material. He hopes that his reflection and time away from teaching will help his students unpack the intersections of race and gender, examine ideologies, and expand their awareness of the ways that race, gender, and religious identities are interdependent. Dr. Dowland’s goals in teaching religion include helping students to develop critical empathy and to see the world from different points of view through different ways of thinking. His sabbatical allowed him to discover
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While many of their classmates braved a chilly winter back in Parkland, three Lutes sat on a beach in Hawaii watching whales. No, it wasn’t vacation. It was research.
their time at PLU and beyond. “The biggest takeaway for me is being able to apply what I’m learning in classes and put it into actual observation and fieldwork,” Higgins said. “We learned so much about the environment from scholars. It’s made me a more critical thinker and it’s exciting to understand the situation of whales and think of more thoughtful ways to solve problems.” Marsha Green, a professor at Albright College in Pennsylvania and the president of the nonprofit organization Ocean Mammal
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A happy accident landed Sandra Estrada ’20 in her “Global Human Rights” course. It resulted in research on child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which she presented at an academic symposium at
the next several years of college-level work.” Students in her class read each other’s work and offer feedback throughout the semester. They also learn about library literacy and research methods from Amy Stewart-Mailhiot, an associate professor and teaching librarian at PLU, as well as attend mandatory meetings with Hames to make sure their projects are on track. “They learn to be critical readers,” Hames said. “It’s a lot for them to do.” Estrada’s work ethic immediately shined through, Hames
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Priya McBride, '16, Biology: My Botany Tutorial was led by Oxford Professor Mr. Timothy Walker, Lecturer in Plant Sciences at Somerville College.
a new cancer drug compared with simply providing palliative care. MARC’S TUTORIAL COUNTED AS ECON 323, Introduction to Health EconomicsStudent Perspectives: Matthew: In my tutorial, I practiced inquiry into multiple academic disciplines, as I was reading from disciplines including (but not limited to) history, philosophy, english and communication. More importantly, I was able to hone these lessons by consistently writing and engaging in “thoughtful critical analysis.” Rainey: Another thing I
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 Welcome! We, Rose McKenney and Adela Ramos, are excited to share with you the work of the 2020 class of Environmental Studies students.
the link between human health and time spent in the outdoors. I will show how it could be connected to identity with help from the disciplines of Anthropology and Women’s and Gender Studies. I utilize theories of intersectionality, critical race theory, and feminist anthropology to better understand the United States’s outdoor culture and how it distinguishes who is and isn’t allowed to be considered normal for existing in that space. I go over various health benefits provided by the environment
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Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105
Professor Hammerstrom for all of their critical input. Thanks to my capstone peers for all the help as we tackled this difficult challenge. Lastly, to my family, of both two legs and four, for having my back in all the hardest stages of this project. 2:20-2:40pm, Groundwater Withdrawals and Streamflow Restoration in Tacoma, Washington: A Case Study of Streamflow Restoration in the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Ally LessardIn 2018, the Streamflow Restoration Act passed in Washington state. This policy
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Innovation Studies minors must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in the following key areas: Introduction to Innovation Studies (4 credits) Innovation Principles (8 credits) Elective (4 credits)
Microeconomics: Global and Environmental Business principles (4 credits from the following): BUSA 201: Introduction to Business in a Global Environment Design and Communication principles (4 credits from the following): ARTD 110: Graphic Design 1- An introduction to design through the study of basic techniques, color theory, and composition. COMA 215: Writing in Communication Careers- Introduces students to the fundamental standards and expectations in communication writing. (3) ElectiveFour Semester Hours
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Pacific Lutheran University believes that a private liberal arts education should be available to students from all walks of life and all economic backgrounds. The 253 PLU Bound Scholarship provides full-tuition financial aid to College Bound-eligible prospective students who attended a Washington high school and…
a visit to Decatur. Now, Gutierrez is entering his fourth year and final year of undergrad and getting ready to take the next step in his career — landing a job in critical care, hopefully working with children. “Having the 253 PLU Bound scholarship enabled me to come to a great school, major in nursing … and be a part of this tight-knit community,” he said. “Going to PLU was just a dream come true.” The 253 PLU Bound scholarship is available for any student from Washington state who is
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