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Read more about the cultural differences between the US and China: http://www.etiquetteoutreach.com/blog_new-york-etiquette-guide/bid/92662/cultural-differences-between-america-and-china https://
. As preparation for this study away to US, we know that you practiced and worked hard on improving your English skills in every perspective – and that you want to continue improving while you are here. However, this improvement will not happen unless practice frequently with people who speak English. PLU has a great environment and friendly community where you can improve your language skills, so we strongly encourage you to speak up with others. Don’t be afraid to get laughed at or confuse other
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What is a PLU Confidential Advocate? The PLU Confidential Advocate is a trained individual who is confidential when it comes to incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner
cyberstalking if he or she, with intent to harass, intimidate, torment, or embarrass any other person, and under circumstances not constituting telephone harassment, makes an electronic communication to such other person or a third party: (a) Using any lewd, lascivious, indecent, or obscene words, images, or language, or suggesting the commission of any lewd or lascivious act; (b) Anonymously or repeatedly whether or not conversation occurs; or (c) Threatening to inflict injury on the person or property of
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Global health: Why does it matter? If public health was a fashion show, global health would be the new black. It’s hot. But what is global health, exactly? And why does it matter? Mark Twain once complained that everybody talks about the weather but nobody…
kits or imaging technologies any time soon. Part of the problem here is the language of health care. American health care is euphemistically vague (physicians “treat” you and “practice” medicine) and it is also focused on sort of a “techno-fix” approach to problems. Got something? Take a pill. Many of the problems in global health can, in fact, be solved by new, innovative technologies. An effective malaria vaccine would be an incredible achievement. But such technological solutions need to be
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TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2019)— With Commencement on May 25, Pacific Lutheran University sends its next class out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 700 expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of…
those coming after.” A message to the PLU community: “Hold yourself to higher standards,” Ahmed said, “never let the bar stop moving.” This is a lesson she takes from her work for diversity, justice, and sustainability—never to be satisfied with what one’s peers are doing, whether as an individual or an institution. “We can set higher standards for ourselves as a university,” she insisted. “Think bigger, dream bigger,” she added, which entails finding new language to name one’s experience
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Originally published in 2003 The daily headlines reflect the relentless march to war and violence: probable war in Iraq, continuing strife in the Middle East and the “war” on terror. Like other members of faith communities across the globe, I find myself wondering how I,…
Translation LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022
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9:55 a.m. | March 5 | Regency Room Click here to see a recording of Dr. Ara Norenzayan's talk! Who: Dr.
University, Luther Seminary, and Columbia University and has previously taught philosophy in Massachusetts and Germany. At PLU since 2011, she teaches courses in applied ethics and the history of philosophy. Her area of scholarly specialization is Søren Kierkegaard and her current research investigates his views on language as well as the influence on his work by Johann Hamann, a contemporary of Kant. Dr. Hay believes that in addition to posing fascinating questions, philosophy can help us solve pressing
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The University Jazz Ensemble, a 19-piece performing group, will present the concert A Tribute to Women Composers on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 8 PM.
great honor for me to join the PLU faculty and the university’s excellent music program, and to build upon the outstanding work done by Dr. David Deacon-Joyner over the past 18 years. As a unique American art form, jazz music has reached far beyond our borders and it has become a universal musical language. It is my goal to bring my knowledge and experiences in Brazilian jazz to the PLU Jazz Studies program, giving our students and audiences the opportunity to experience musical genres that have
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PLU Student-Faculty Research on Health Care and High Technology A conversation with 2016 Benson fellows Marc Vetter and Matthew Macfarlane The following excerpts were gathered from a May 26, 2017 conversation between Benson Family Chair Michael Halvorson and the 2016 Benson research fellows Marc Vetter…
Regent’s Park College, and in Montevideo, Uruguay, where I pursued language training in Spanish.” Matt: “As Marc said, the availability of professors at PLU is awesome, and you can really get to know them. Right off the bat they’re willing to engage you when you find a topic or question that interests you. For me these interactions led to conversations about travel and research, and I have now completed two research fellowships at PLU. I have also visited Italy two times. For a kid from a small town in
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The School of Nursing Dean serves as the Chief Nurse Administrator for the School of Nursing with responsibility for all aspects of SoN administration, operations, budget, personnel, and academic
rubrics, key assignments, examples of student work, and course evaluations. Coordinates with School of Nursing staff or committees to facilitate the acquisition of necessary teaching materials (equipment, software, library materials). Orients new faculty to course and clinical requirements. Mentors new faculty over the course of the academic term. Confers with students and faculty about course concerns or performance problems in collaboration with course faculty, clinical preceptors, academic advisors
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WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE BE LIKE FOR THIS COURSE AND FIELD EXPERIENCE? For 2016, we will have the course content, preparation, outreach and fundraising during the spring semester.
-course reflectionI DON’T SPEAK SPANISH VERY WELL…WILL THIS DIMINISH MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE COMMUNITY WE’RE HELPING?You are certainly encouraged to learn some traveling Spanish. However, you do not need to be fluent. Our nonprofit partner will have several field staff with us on the trip, and they are willing to translate when they are not busy with required duties. In many cases, we will speak the same language of love, and you’d be amazed at how much a smile, a hug or a high five can communicate. On
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