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  • A happy accident landed Sandra Estrada ’20 in her “Global Human Rights” course. It resulted in research on child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which she presented at an academic symposium at

    , associate professor of history. Estrada says making that connection with a faculty member opens doors to create other connections. Sandra Estrada ’20 didn’t intend to sign up for “Global Human Rights” as her required first-year experience course. She decided to stick with it anyway. That happy accident resulted in a vocational about-face, accelerated academic growth and a valuable relationship with a beloved professor. “She’s helping me figure out what I want out of my education,” Estrada said of Gina

  • Globally, Pacific Lutheran University alumni come face to face with the international conflicts that are defining the modern era. Some by accident, others by choice.

    Desert Storm, the conflict in the Balkans and Operation Iraqi Freedom — a seasoned officer who talked with the authority of experience. “What I learned from her about being a leader, taking care of people,” Calata said, “that’s something I’ve always kept.” As he shifted gears from nursing, Calata turned to political science. Through those studies he met Professor Ann Kelleher. She had a reputation as a tough instructor and, like Boice, had real-world experience with war and diplomacy. “She really

  • Political Science Dept. Chair Maria Chávez speaks out on ‘college scandal’ Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 4, 2019 April 4, 2019 By By Stephen Nuño-Pérez and Gwen AvilesNBC NewsTACOMA, Wash. - Can college scandal make Latino students rethink 'impostor syndrome' guilt?“Most of us never thought to question whether other people who are in these classrooms deserve admissions — we just assume they deserved admissions more than we do.” More Read Previous Legislative Days Read Next Governor and

  • Carl Petersen wrote, produced and starred in a short film titled “All The Marbles,” which screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France as well as the Gig Harbor Film Festival.

    Carl Petersen ’04 Carl Petersen ’04 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2017/01/carl-petersen-cover-1024x427.jpg 1024 427 Brooke Thames '18 Brooke Thames '18 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2016/05/brooke-thames-e1464106633496.jpg January 12, 2018 May 15, 2018 In a lively yet ominous steampunk world, a boy and a bully clash in the classic struggle of good and evil. The stakes: bravery and freedom. The battle: a simple game of

  • TACOMA, Wash. (September 30, 2015)- The second episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “violence” between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin. “Open to Interpretation” is…

    Open to Interpretation: Violence (Episode 2) Posted by: Zach Powers / September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 TACOMA, Wash. (September 30, 2015)- The second episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “violence” between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin.“Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April. 19, 2016)- “Güeros,“ an award-winning drama set in Mexico City, will screen at Pacific Lutheran University on April 27 at 6 p.m. in room 101 of the Administration Building. The screening was organized by Christian Gerzso, PLU visiting assistant professor of English. He…

    directed plays by Shakespeare, Chekhov, Tom Stoppard and Arnold Wesker, among others. “Güeros” is the result of years of dedication, hard work, and a deep love of film and theater. Why is “Güeros” a film that PLU students will enjoy and learn from? I think PLU students will enjoy learning about young people from a different culture. One aspect they may find particularly interesting is how Mexican students experienced a decisive political event: the National University strike of 1999, which completely

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she’s a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand-lettering books. Question: How…

    Q&A: Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 discusses her vocational journey that led to success as a hand-lettering artist, author Posted by: Kari Plog / November 8, 2016 November 8, 2016 By Mandi LeCompteContributing writerTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she's a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand

  • By Mollie Smith ’17 and Mandi LeCompte Jennifer Rhyne first came to PLU in 2005 when her husband, Jim Brown, was offered a job as the chair of voice studies in the Department of Music. In her first few years, she taught a few flute students, but as the years went by her responsibilities eventually grew to include instructing theory classes and directing the flute ensemble. In 2015 a full-time, tenure-track position for a flute and theory professor opened, and a national search ensued. Rhyne

  • Section 1.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, popularly known as the “Buckley Amendment” and carrying the acronym FERPA, governs the university’s collection, retention, and dissemination of information about students. FERPA accords students five rights: A. The right to inspect and review education records; B. The right to seek the amendment of education records; C. The right to consent to the disclosure of education records; D. The right to obtain a copy of the school’s FERPA

  • Technology as a topic of intentional inquiry in the Philosophy DepartmentQuestions and issues relevant to popular culture and national discourse are frequently and intentionally engaged by PLU’s Philosophy Department.  We seek to address these questions and issues as they arise and also to incorporate them systematically into the curriculum.  This year, technology has emerged as a particularly interesting subject of philosophical investigation for PLU students.  Here are some highlights from