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land.” This exhibit also highlights articles that speak to how land acknowledgements have been used, what they communicate, and what they don’t say. Language, oral and written, is key to culture transmission and retention. To revitalize Twulshootseed, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has a language program and a website with extensive language-learning resources such as videos, literacy books, online classes, audio files, etc. The language has an alphabet of 43 characters with 18 sounds that are not

, but as teachers and citizens as well. “A lot of writers that we invite tend to be teachers themselves,” Barot says, “They’re in academia, and so they understand that when they’re invited to come to a learning community like ours, they’re not just representing their art and their writing, they‘re also engaged in teaching and mentoring.” Barot hopes that inviting these writers to campus will ensure that students who are working to become writers have people they can look to as examples of how

Buddhism specifically.” Sørensen further shared how all the religions “mingle and intertwine within different cultures and different countries… in a way making their own melting pot.” Stepping into the muddy, complicated history of Hawaiʻi can be off-putting at first, but it is the only way to gain the incredible experience that respecting and learning about another culture can bring. As Dr. Hammerstrom says, this course is about making “choices that support local people and the land.”After the arrival

about their impact in their communities and in the larger sense, which is incredible. I would also say they’re really interested in learning. It’s not just about end goals for them. I dealt with students at other institutions where some classes are just boxes they need to check off, just to earn their bachelor’s degree. I don’t get that same sense at all from PLU students. They’re really focused on learning and really show their interest in the subject. I’m really impressed by that.  Read Previous

of higher education solely in terms of presenting their disciplines with rigorous faithfulness dismiss lists such as mine in the name of disciplinary integrity or academic freedom. Both responses, however, are off the mark. Both responses miss the profoundly human drama that real learning entails, a drama of dignity, courage, risk, fear, loss, accomplishment, and sometimes surprising gifts.To forget or to ignore that human drama eviscerates the teaching of the liberal arts. Such forgetfulness

with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor. For Ash, this felt like the right fit. “I’ve always been attracted to the sciences – especially those that have to do with the human body,” she says. Because Pacific Lutheran University expands learning beyond concentrations, Ash enrolled in biology classes she normally wouldn’t take. She enrolled in Land Management and Conservation Biology, which she says broadened her view. “It

courses in ecology and evolution, cell structure and function, and physiology have given me a broad foundation of understanding that I can carry forward with me into my future work.” – Daniel What skills are you learning? “There are tons of skills that I have been able to gain during my time at PLU, and there are so many opportunities to learn new ones too! Some very important skills I have gained are teamwork and leadership. Through my job working for the biology department, and other clubs and

Matthew Helmer ’24. “It was the most hands-on part of the class, where we researched and experimented with how to make an artificial water cycle to allow plants to flourish,” he says. “We saw an aspect of the starship design process that secretly linked back to our experience on Earth — what a life cycle in a mostly closed system, open only to sunlight and its energy, looks like. We got a better feel for the balance and delicacy of life.”International Honors Program at PLUInterested in learning more

, and, of course, don’t forget to stock up on your favorite snacks to keep you fueled and ready for anything that comes your way. Access to money (checks, debit card, credit card, etc.) Umbrella Key ring Flashlight Batteries Sports/recreation equipment (PLU’s Outdoor Recreation Club also has a great rental program for these items) Snacks for your room Stuff for learning. You’re heading to PLU to learn and achieve your academic goals, and we’ve got you covered with the must-have supplies to set you

learning, the in-lab experience was invaluable. “I am more appreciative of all the hard work that goes into improving technologies such as batteries,” she says. “It was exciting to work on a project that could help to support the switch away from fossil fuels.” The students worked under PLU Chemistry professor Dean Waldow. For more than a decade, Waldow has been bringing students into his lab to help him build a better battery. Over the years, close to 30 students have been involved in the process