New documentary addresses Islamophobia in America, premieres Thursday, April 11, 2013
It was reported in 2010 that more than half of Americans had never met a Muslim. Yet hate crimes against Muslims rose 50 percent that year–the same year Florida pastor Terry Jones threatened to burn the Quran. Pacific Lutheran University’s award-winning MediaLab production team addresses…
Peace and Conflict students shed light on Reconciliation Day
On Thursday, April 11th from 9-10pm, the MBR Amphitheater will transform into a glowing globe. As part of Reconciliation Day, students are encouraged to place a candle on a conflict or peace-building effort that is taking place in the world. Alongside peers, faculty and fellow…
New exhibit exposes ecological change through art
The University Gallery’s upcoming exhibit provides audiences with a view of the natural world through the eyes of two Washington artists. The University Gallery presents the work of Cynthia Camlin and Elise Richman in “Each Form Overflows its Present.” The new exhibition features the ever-changing natural world…
Mobile Hot Shop visited PLU in February – Gallery
The Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop came to PLU in late February. While their presence on campus lasted close to a week (it takes a few days to heat up and cool down the kilns), the highlight was the glass-making demonstrations on Wednesday, February…
“A Sense of Place” exhibit opens in Seattle
Picturesque scenery awaits the art lover this Valentine’s Day. Painting Professor Michael Stasinos’ new Seattle exhibition, “A Sense of Place,” opens February 9th with an artist reception February 14 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the Woodside/Braseth Gallery . Stasinos’ new works were created in his past…
PLU Photography collaborates on Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund and Benefit
Artist entrepreneurs pair up to help the Philippine people as they meet the challenges of this crisis PLU Associate Professor of Photography Bea Geller and her students are working with on a collaborative invitational exhibition at the Belltown Pub in Seattle. On Thursday, March 20, the…
The Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop comes to PLU
Offering both education and entertainment, the Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop will be traveling to PLU February 27, 2013. Join the glass artists in Red Square from 10:30am to 4pm to watch art happen. The Mobile Hot Shop truck is a fully equipped glass…
Seven PLU Faculty Artists, One Incredible Show
PLU art and design faculty display recent work Opening in the University Gallery on Wednesday, February 5 is PLU’s “Faculty Exhibition,” an exhibit featuring work from current faculty of the Department of Art and Design. Participating faculty include JP Avila, Craig Cornwall, Spencer Ebbinga, Bea…
Director of Forensics receives grant to help build a Sustainable China Debate Association
Melissa Franke, PLU Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Forensics, is making a difference by helping build a Sustainable China Debate Association. The project originated when Willamette University’s Dr. Robert Trapp proposed a project to build a network of debate partnerships between the…
Juried Student Exhibition shows PLU talent
The University Gallery opens its fall semester’s final show with the annual Juried Student Exhibition on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, with a reception that night from 5 to 7 p.m. Works will be on display until December 12, 2012. The reception is open to the…
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