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Mission StatementPrism exists to celebrate the work and achievement of the Division of Humanities as well as to promote continuing education among our colleagues and constituents. Focusing on important issues of the day, Prism provides a vehicle for contemporary reflection and opinion, while lifting up the enduring values of the Liberal Arts. The magazine endeavors to address topics of lively interest, from a variety of perspectives within the university community, and with the clear
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Thor Heyerdahl Annual Lecture Series Thor Heyerdahl with crew on the bow of the "Ra," Safi, Morocco. 5/22/69. - Credit: Bettmann Archive Thor Heyerdahl and PLUThor Heyerdahl was an Anthropologist and Explorer. He gained notoriety with his use of experimental Anthropology and his love of ocean travel. As the years passed, he also became well known for his environmental advocacy and promotion of a healthy global environment. Pacific Lutheran University is proud to host an annual lecture in his
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Samuel Torvend ’73 Associate Professor of European Religious History Biography Biography Samuel Torvend teaches courses in the history of Christianity and historical courses on specific topics. In all of these courses, his early interest in the relationship between Christian insights and practices with a culture’s social, economic, and political systems continues to engage students with the power of religion to shape public life. He also teaches an introductory course in the International
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section if you want to know about how to develop a research question.Identifying what you know and don't knowOnce you have narrowed the focus of your research and done some preliminary background research, the next step is to identify gaps in your knowledge. These gaps will be useful in developing your research question. To do this, ask these two questions about your research topic: What do you already know (if anything) about your topic? What do you not know, but are curious to learn about, as it
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Suit Up For Senior Year: College Essay Webinar Posted by: vcraker / November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But deciding where to start and what to write about is often one of the most challenging places to start. We will cover how to pick a topic, how to sound authentic and engaging, and how to engage a reader while at the same time staying within the word count! Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, and hopefully, you will
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What’s in our room? Take a tour in Pflueger. Posted by: shortea / April 28, 2023 April 28, 2023 Kayden Hulquist ’25 shows us around her room in Pflueger (pronounced ‘flee-gur’) Hall. Pflueger houses around 200 students, and is on lower campus, right next to the outdoor sand volleyball court and fire pits. It’s a short walk to the Anderson University Center. Pflueger Hall is home to both First Year Communities and New Transfer/Returner Communities. CLICK HERE to learn more about Pflueger. Read
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Give to Lute Club Athletics “The thing that makes PLU Athletics so special is its communal feel. Everyone supports each other and cares about their fellow athletes; it fosters an encouraging family.” Support Experiences like Joey'sLute Club AthleticsIn today’s extremely competitive environment in higher education, your engagement assists us in attracting top student-athletes. Your contributions allow us to field competitive teams, schedules, and facilities. We could not make progress without
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Tom Huelsbeck Associate Vice President for Campus Life he/him Phone: 253-535-7200 Email: tom.huelsbeck@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Master of Science, College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Science, Math, University of Wisconsin-Madison Responsibilities Campus Life Responsibilities Overarching responsibility for Campus Life Supervision of the Associate Dean for Campus Life, Co-Curricular Learning & Assessment and Director of Campus Life Operations
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28 semester hours The International Honors Program (IHON) provides a select group of entering first-year students a challenging and creative alternative to the General Education Program, which reflects PLU’s unique mission and emphasis upon the liberal arts. The program fulfills 24 semester hours of General Education due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program. Accordingly, students who have satisfactorily completed the Honors Program receive credit for the following: Creative Expression
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Research Experience for Undergrad Students Posted by: nicolacs / October 19, 2016 October 19, 2016 The Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), is establishing a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) designed to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased
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