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Martin Luther comes to life – Acclaim 2016-17 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/11/15/martin-luther-comes-to-life/

process. Once cast, both materials need to be “chased,” a process of grinding, sanding, and working back imperfections in the casting to achieve the desired surface. Where metal requires a wide range of heavy tools, plastic can be chased with simple files. The other main difference was the amount of forms created. There were only two bronze busts, but to date there have been 39 plastic castings. Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU Marketing and Communications Martin Luther sculpture at PLU, Monday, Aug. 15

PLU professor composes music for ‘timeless’ Chinese opera featuring student and faculty performers – https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/12/16/plu-professor-composes-music-for-timeless-chinese-opera-featuring-student-and-faculty-performers-libretto-by-zhang-er/

choirs he conducts, University Chorale, will be the chorus for Fiery Jade. “It’s a huge departmental collaboration, which is a lot of fun,” Brown said. By Matthew Salzano ’18 PLU Marketing & Communications

Special Education Major Gavin Knapp ’23 Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School Di https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/gavin-knapp/

Special Education Major Gavin Knapp ’23 Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District Posted by: shortea / April 13, 2023 Image: Image: Gavin Knapp ’23 (PLU photo/Sy Bean) April 13, 2023 By Grant Hoskins '23PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer Gavin Knapp ’23 reflects on Fife Public Schools with a new lens, now student teaching with one of his former educators. Gavin Knapp discovered his vocation for special education in an unusual way – volunteering with unified

PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-senior-and-triple-major-allison-sheflo-discusses-her-plu-experience/

PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take

Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Del https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/teaching-music-namibia-jessa-delos-reyes-24/

Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 Posted by: mhines / May 20, 2024 Image: Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 is a music education major from Tacoma. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) May 20, 2024 By Emily Holt, MFA '16PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer When the principal of N/a’an ku sê, a rural school in Namibia that serves the San people, asked PLU music education major Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 to expand their existing music program

How to Create a Basic Online Lesson https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/how-to-create-a-basic-online-lesson/

Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students During Remote Learning March 16, 2020 How to Conduct a Virtual Class Session March 5, 2020

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hi https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/ash-bechtel-24-combines-science-and-social-work-for-holistic-view-of-patient-care-aims-to-serve-hispanic-community/

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Posted by: nicolacs / May 22, 2024 Image: Image: PLU Biology major Ash Bechtel poses for their Senior Spotlight portrait, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 22, 2024 By Nikki McCoyPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterAsh Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash

Elijah Paez ’24 developed passions for environmental justice, mathematics and bird watching during h https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/elijah-paez-24-developed-passions-for-environmental-justice-mathematics-and-bird-watching-during-his-plu-years/

Elijah Paez ’24 developed passions for environmental justice, mathematics and bird watching during his PLU years Posted by: nicolacs / March 27, 2024 Image: Inspired by his study away experience in Oxford, England, Elijah Paez ’24 founded the Birders of PLU club. March 27, 2024 By Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Elijah Paez ’24 is a double major in environmental studies and mathematics. While at PLU, he founded Birders of PLU, served as a Peace Scholar, and

Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/grayson-nottage-23-prepares-to-become-a-teacher-who-excites-students-about-science/

Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science Posted by: nicolacs / April 25, 2023 Image: Image: Geoscience major Grayson Nottage ‘23 will began PLU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program this fall. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 25, 2023 By By Grant Hoskins ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer Grayson Nottage ’23 has wanted to become a middle school science teacher ever since she was a middle school science student. She admired many of her

Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/growing-into-her-own-sarah-davis-23-discovers-her-passion-for-plant-biology-at-plu/

Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU Posted by: nicolacs / April 26, 2023 Image: Sarah Davis ’23, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, was drawn to PLU for several reasons — both her parents are alumni, the study-away opportunities were exciting and the community was welcoming. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterSarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and