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Developed by PLU faculty and managed by PLU students, the Parkland Literacy Center offers support to students grades 6-12 If you polled people, chances are few would raise their hands and volunteer to go back to middle or high school. For many, those were awkward times in just about every way imaginable. For folks that struggled with reading, writing, communication or other subjects, even… November 4, 2019 News, Announcements, Accolades
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. Students will also learn about scientific writing and presentation skills, explore possible careers in oceanography and related fields, receive tips for gaining additional undergraduate research experience, and get an overview of the graduate school admissions process. The program will organize fun activities in the Seattle area, including hiking, kayaking, and sailing. Participants will be provided on-campus housing, meals, and partial travel reimbursement. Undergraduate students with programming
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writing and photographs have been published in The Peninsula Gateway and on The News Tribune 's website. Valery plans to pursue a career in the news industry after graduating from PLU in 2014. Service in Between Schooling Biology Graduate Spends a Year with Lutheran Volunteer Corps Between PLU and Med School Anthony... April 21, 2014 Juggling His Way to a Career in Global Health Juggling has become more than an act for Curt Malloy ’88. Malloy began juggling during his freshman... April 21, 2014
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as director of the Rainier Writing Workshop—and as the new Poetry Editor of the prestigious New England Review. Read More Art of Diplomacy An exhibition celebrating Norway’s constitution, 1814-2014: Red White and Blue–Norwegian Constitution, American Inspiration, held its exclusive U.S. premiere at PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center and remains on display through Sept. 28. Read More SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE A (PLU) SIGN In today’s crazily competitive college market, you either go big or go home
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FormativeSummative In-class discussionsInstructor-created exams Clicker questionsStandardized tests Low-stakes group workFinal projects Weekly quizzesFinal essays 1-minute reflection writing assignmentsFinal presentations Homework assignmentsFinal reports SurveysFinal Grades Both forms of assessment can vary across several dimensions (Trumbull and Lash, 2013): Informal / formal Immediate / delayed feedback Embedded in lesson plan / stand-alone Spontaneous / planned Individual / group Verbal / nonverbal Oral
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areas below to anchor their understanding of innovation in an interdisciplinary framework. Courses must be completed before taking the Innovation Seminar. Economic Principles: ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics (4) Business Principles: BUSA 201: Introduction to Business in the Global Environment (4) Design and Communication Principles: ARTD 110: Graphic Design 1 (4) COMA 215: Writing in Communication Careers (4) Elective 4 semester hours Select at least one course from the following list of
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Past: Slovakia’s Turbulent Relationship with the First Slovak Republic and the Holocaust” Austin Karr Anna Marko, “The Application of the “Bloodlands Theory” to the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Tutsi Diaspora” Anna Marko Convener: Dr. Rona Kaufman, Professor of English, Director of First Year Experience Program, Director of the Writing Center, PLU 1:45 - 3:30 p.m. – Vichy and Colonial North Africa, AUC Regency Room Terrence Peterson, “Vichy and the Jews of Tunisia at the Crossroads of
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have played in human societies. These three topics not only make history bigger and more interesting than it traditionally might be, but the courses offer useful insights into how humans interact with the innovations that we have come to value today (or love to hate). Many of the forces and ideas that are visible in today’s global economy come from these developments. Why I am majoring in History I am a History major at PLU because I feel that the program gives me great skills in research, writing
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Latinx person, as an indigenous person, as an Asian person, and so on,” she explains. “These are not always comfortable conversations, but I’ve found great joy and a sort of liberation in the opportunities for honesty, resolve and direction they can provide.” -Kristy Gledhill ’21 (pictured above) Kristy Gledhill ’21, a recent graduate of Rainier Writing Workshop, PLU’s creative writing MFA program, agrees. “Those breakout discussions can be the most valuable part of the event, but they can also be
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medicine to business. They wonder how you can tell good art or music from bad. And they explore connections among diverse areas of life and experience, and between academic disciplines. Undergraduate study in philosophy is not meant to train you specifically for a first job. Instead it serves to sharpen basic skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research, analysis, interpretation and writing. It also provides critical perspective on and a deep appreciation of ideas and issues, including those
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