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, and look forward to seeing how they continue living out PLU’s mission.   As I write this, we can’t be certain what Fall of 2020 will look like at PLU, but we are planning to be back on campus and teaching in person. Whatever happens, we in the Division of Humanities are committed to continuity in our teaching, our studies, and our work supporting and building meaningful and humane communities.  Parkland Literacy CenterPRISM 2020 Read Previous Why The Digital Humanities Lab Impacts Us Read Next

say all of art— is only ever about a poet’s feelings. But anyone who has ever taken a poetry-writing course knows that the making of a work of art may begin with the artist’s feelings, but to be any good it has to be brought into the realm of craft. In the poetry-writing classes I teach, I like to imagine the members of the class wearing lab coats —which is to say that the analytical work involved when we discuss each other’s poems is vital to a thorough understanding of how those poems work. As

PLU MediaLab Film Project Nominated for Student Emmy Award Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 13, 2020

, Microsoft Teams, and other tech—few had used it for everyday instruction. Virtual singing classes were soon on Brizuela’s schedule. “We were able to explore the music a little bit differently,” Brizuela says. “Last spring was definitely, ‘Let’s figure out how to make the students successful with the limited time and materials that we have.'” Students could practice research skills and sight-singing and record themselves. Essentially, activities often shunted aside when focused on concert deadlines

Innovation Studies minor teach fundamental skills such as design thinking, collaboration, and building an entrepreneurial mindset. Students form teams and develop their own solutions to contemporary problems and strategic opportunities. Click to learn more. By Read Previous PLU Student Named West Region Track Athlete of the Year Read Next How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while

partnership with Alumni & Student Connections and the Department of Economics, students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU econ graduate to gain insight into the vast array of possibilities. Those mentors will give advice, assist with networking and bridge the connection from PLU to real career opportunities using their skills. To Alumni & Student Connections, an essential part of student success is providing avenues for connections with alumni — meaningful internships, mentoring experiences

second option, at PLU we offer an engineering and industry minor. Through this minor, students learn the basics of engineering design and team problem solving, gain familiarity with industry, and obtain valuable skills ensuring their success in the workplace or in graduate studies. This minor is ideal for all students who would benefit from in-depth exposure to engineering and industry. Typically, students in Natural Sciences, Business, Economics or any students who have completed the introductory

final project with their editing and graphic design skills. “We put our hearts and souls into this film,” Lunka said, “and it’s nice to be recognized with these awards.” The BEA Award will be formally presented to MediaLab in April at the BEA annual convention in Las Vegas. Presentation of the Rising Star Award also will take place in April at the Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia. The grand prize winner for NBS, a competition held every year to honor the best student

participated in a competitive assignment to practice their art presentation skills. Pastor Jen Rude shared the idea of “practicing courage,” the theme of the semester for University Chapel. Pastor Jen wanted to commission a piece to represent practicing courage, and chose Margaret’s proposal to be constructed and displayed in the chapel. Margaret said, “I chose to depict moments of everyday courage that I observe in those around me. The image on the piece about self harm was particularly personal, as I

course could present their civic engagement prototypes as an example of design thinking and innovation. (The UW/T is aware of these presentations and indicated their interest in these and other INOV projects.) In addition to sharing your research and ideas, conference presentations allow you to meet people and build your resume with important content and leadership skills. This is a great opportunity for our INOV program and its students. Check it out! Read Previous May 2020 Innovation Studies