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Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study, program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale. TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The…
, program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale.By Dr. Gregory YoutzPLU Professor of Music and ComposerTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The late September sun was hot as we crowded in through a narrow door into a lobby full of metal detectors and federal security agents. Behind us Vietnamese and Falun Gong protesters waved flags and signs. Police were everywhere, as the whole neighborhood around Lincoln High School had
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additional scholarships, so I could fulfill my dream of attending PLU without any out of pocket expenses, as I needed the financial support in order to attend school at all. I received a total of four scholarships outside of the Palmer Scholars program in part because of their support. 4. How have they supported you as a college student? During my college career, they always checked on me. They helped me buy textbooks, school supplies, and basic living needs with allowances. Besides this, they provide me
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TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 10, 2015)—Being a Lute sure does come with perks: unlimited access to lectures, free previews to PLU productions and on-campus leadership opportunities, just to name a few. Here are a few student-specific perks you may not have heard about: Music Lessons Have…
two credits, and an instructor will get in touch. Students taking lessons must attend six concerts throughout the semester and must play for a panel of faculty members at the end of the semester.Camera Equipment For Lutes aspiring to be the next Spielberg, Instructional Technologies has the equipment you need: Just visit the Instructional Technologies counter on the first floor of the library to check out equipment such as cameras and tripods.Clubs and Involvement PLU has 70 different clubs, which
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consider working in Central and South American ecosystems. After several scientific collecting trips, he became convinced that he would have to become proficient in Spanish if he were to have real impact in these regions. He tested his fluency by spending an entire year immersed in the culture of Colombia as a Fulbright Fellow in 1991. During that year, he taught a graduate level course entirely in Spanish. His second Fulbright fellowship, in 1998-99, was dedicated to teaching sustainable
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Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global Genocides TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in campus life—and present a moving, enlightening evening of personal storytelling…
begins Sept. 6 at Pepperdine University and continues across the country through October. “PLU is the perfect place for the young Rwandan debaters to visit, as our community, through programs like My Language/My Choice, emphasizes the importance of cultivating empathy and courage as lifelong habits,” Kraig said. Read Previous Communication & Theatre Chair Amy Young Discusses New PLU Podcast Series Read Next PLU Stages Special 125th Anniversary Exhibition at Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Museum COMMENTS
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Facilitator’s Guide – My Language. My Choice. Words Mean Things Back to Home My Language, My Choice: Words Mean Things – Facilitator's Guide In 2012, Pacific Lutheran University launched the My Language, My Choice (MLMC) campaign. MLMC was a passive poster campaign that advocated for individual responsibility and action in our language, word choice, and usage. PLU students, faculty, staff, and alumni are photographed tearing up a word or phrase they choose not to use. Participants also provide
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Clarifications as of December 16, 2015 (pdf) view download
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Clarifications as of December 16, 2015 (pdf) view download
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By Autumn Robbins '20Division of Humanities Professor Melissa Michal, an accomplished author and teacher, joined the English Department as a visiting creative writing professor for the 2018-19 academic year. When asked why she came to PLU to teach our students, Professor Michal replied that it was because the mission of our university focuses on social justice and a service-led life. The mission statement matches her values and background. She was excited to teach in a place with commitments so
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Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran University. Online and blended programs for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students extend the university’s mission beyond campus borders,
Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University has a strong history of providing students with an exceptional learning experience. Yet across the world, higher education is enveloped in transformation, with technology innovation increasingly influencing the process of teaching and learning. As PLU moves into the future, it is possible to embrace the new while remaining grounded in the University’s history and values.Online and blended programs for undergraduate
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