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Halvorson Delivers Homecoming Lecture on Programming and Social Movements View a recording of the October 6 webinar created for the PLU community Posted by: halvormj / September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020 Can learning to code be described as a social movement in American history? PLU Professor Michael Halvorson thinks so. His reflections on the subject were recorded as part of PLU’s Homecoming and Family Week, which presented several lectures by the PLU faculty for the Lute community. The

Innovation and the Mind Posted by: halvormj / January 11, 2018 Image: Problem solving in Psychology is closely related to other disciplines. Photo by Morgan Harper Nichols on Unsplash. January 11, 2018 By Sarah Cornell-Maier. Understanding the function of the human brain is a truly enlightening experience, especially when you tie brain research into the newest developments in computer technology, creativity, and innovation studies. Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down at Pacific Lutheran

was written. Art students will look at the historical building themselves, as well as at the amazing artworks (paintings, frescos, altar pieces, etc.) that can be found in these buildings.Follow their adventures on the blog! Music Capitals of the WorldAssociate Professor of Music Ed Powell is taking students to explore the history of music. Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic are rich with musical tradition. This small area of Europe was the central location for many of the finest musicians of

adhere to the Academic Costume Code, which was first codified in 1895 and has been maintained by the American Council on Education (ACE) since 1932. The academic regalia is complete in itself and is not intended to be a canvas for messages, humor or items unrelated to the dress that symbolizes the academic profession. The Academic Costume Code allows for certain exceptions, such as religious clothing or military uniforms. For instance, it is perfectly appropriate for someone to wear a headscarf

the chair of the Department of English and Communication.Although she’s only been on campus for a few short weeks, Johnson says PLU is already beginning to feel like home. “The people on this campus are incredibly welcoming, so my first few weeks here have felt like a homecoming,” Johnson says. “The thoughtfulness that underlies all of the work being done is rare and encourages me for the future.” The College of Liberal Studies houses the humanities and social sciences, including 19 academic

words and my thoughts into this one.” Aikin has won awards with her powerhouse voice, including two Stellar Awards for her previous release, a self-titled album from January 2009. While a student at PLU, Aikin performed in University Chorale and the Choral Union under Director Richard Nance. Aiken graduated in 1997 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. After working as a nurse in the greater Tacoma area for several years, she decided to try out for the first season of the American Idol-esque BET

now coming into public consciousness, after being taught in school through a settler lens, if at all.” ——– Land acknowledgments meant to honor Indigenous people too often do the opposite – erasing American Indians and sanitizing history instead. (2021, October 22). The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/land-acknowledgments-meant-to-honor-indigenous-people-too-often-do-the-opposite-erasing-american-indians-and-sanitizing-history-instead-163787 “Land acknowledgments have been used to start

discussed and debated many of its central topics and I tried out arguments in class.In Pets, People, and Pragmatism, I thanked the students in a particular Writing 101 class that focused on the topic of pets. In this class we read books presenting an array of views of pets and discussed the various positions. I presented a draft of one chapter of my book to the class. At first I did not tell them it was my book and had them do peer reviews of the chapter just as they regularly did with each other’s work

PLU senior Kelly Hall prepares to graduate with an indigenous studies major she designed herself Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 6, 2016 Image: Image: Kelly Hall ’16 is graduating this spring with an individualized major in Native American and indigenous studies. (Photo courtesy of Hall). May 6, 2016 By Natalie DeFord '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 6, 2016)- Kelly Hall couldn’t decide on a major when she first came to Pacific Lutheran University. “I didn’t know for sure

July 8, 2008 Spanning the globe during J-Term 2008 In January more than 400 students were sojourners in 21 countries across the globe as once again PLU classes convened on all seven continents. ANTARCTICA Journey to the End of the Earth From the great South American city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the tip of the continent in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, students explored some of the grandest scenery in the world. Patagonia served as a jumping-off point for 11 days in Antarctica – all