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dialogue seminars in Lillehammer, Norway, and the western Balkans. He’s been a student, teacher, researcher and acting principal at the Nansen Academy in Lillehammer. Bryn is a longtime friend and colleague of Associate Professor of Communication Amanda Feller, Ph.D. The two have worked together since 2004, the year Bryn first taught a class at PLU. “Steinar has been an integral part of PLU life since that time,” Feller said. “His presence at PLU represents one of the most important niches of our

” is a podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Previous OTI topics include “Climate,” “Gender,” “Violence” and “Advocacy.” Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu. Conversation Highlights 1:30: Kaitlyn’s summer binging of the Pokémon television show. 6:30: Defining “civility” – unwritten rules

Mount Rainier National Park archaeologist Greg Burtchard to offer students out-of-class research and internship opportunities to enrich their academic experience. Andrews approached Burtchard in 2008 with the idea and the two have worked together since. “This has been a great opportunity for students and we’re lucky to get to work with these artifacts,” Andrews said. “None of it would be possible without help from Greg Burtchard.” One or two students who show interest each year work with Andrews on

means there is one for just about everything. Peruse the clubs here, and head down to the Involvement Fair on Friday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. to sign up for clubs. If you don’t see what you are looking for, start your own!Student Media For Lutes who are interested in making their own TV show or becoming a news anchor, a published author or writer, or even a DJ, check out PLU’s Student Media. You can make your own TV show for Mast TV; write for The Mooring Mast; get involved with PLU’s social justice

out,” Jodock said of the fight for racial equity. “I hope to inspire people to find out more about the (Lutheran) tradition and to explore more fully what they can do to foster racial justice.” Jodock recognizes how influential Lutheran commitments to learning, vocation and community engagement can be when addressing conflicted social issues. He hopes his expertise on that subject matter will resonate with students, faculty, staff and the greater from diverse ethnicities, races and religious

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Social Sciences David R. Huelsbeck answers alumni questions Posted by: Zach Powers / April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017 TACOMA, WASH. (April. 18, 2017)- The fifth episode of PLU’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with David Huelsbeck, professor of anthropology and dean of the PLU Division of Social Sciences. DCHAT is an interview-based podcast featuring PLU academic deans and highlighted by questions submitted by PLU alumni. Special thanks to the following alumni for

Act Six scholar and social work major Georjina Soliai ’23 thrives at PLU Posted by: Silong Chhun / December 14, 2020 December 14, 2020 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsGeorjina Soliai ‘23 of Lakewood, Washington grew up less than a 15-minute drive from Pacific Lutheran University. The Clover Park High School graduate was always aware of the university, but she never really considered it an option for herself.Soliai’s family moved to the United States in 1998 from Samoa. Her parents

Lee ’15 applied for an internship with the U.S. State Department four times. After missing the mark three times and not hearing back the fourth, Lee had all but forgotten about it and was already looking at other positions. Then she received a call.She was walking to class when she looked down and saw a number she didn’t recognize. She answered the phone and on the other end heard, “Do you have 20 minutes to talk?” She had scored an interview and, eventually, the job. And now, striving to make a

noted it to the crowd, prompting oohs and ahhs.   Khilfeh just discovered this year that she enjoys writing poetry. Initially, she planned on only majoring in fiction writing. But after taking Wong’s class, she realized she was “much worse at fiction,” she said. Her newfound interest in poetry didn’t make her invincible to stage fright, however. “Oh man, I was nervous,” she said of her reading. “I’m not a great public person. I’m more writerly, quiet, to yourself. It was nerve racking.” But Khilfeh

to increase the number of recipients and possibly open it up to dependents and spouses of veterans, too.Brian Bradshaw Endowed ScholarshipHow to contribute Go to this page to donate now. Email advancement@plu.edu or call 253-535-7177 to learn more about the scholarship in honor of Brian Bradshaw, who died in Afghanistan in 2009. Sgt. 1st Class Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at PLU, said the scholarship serves to honor exemplary leadership, as well as the person who epitomized it