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our society and paving the way to a world where all are treated with respect and dignity.  If we can create a more peaceful and cooperative environment in our own community, just imagine what we could accomplish in a world populated by caring and compassionate Lutes? I wish you great success at PLU, and I look forward to hearing how your stories will unfold with us.   *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous The Passing of Thomas Pfeifle Read Next A Plea for Unity LATEST POSTS President

such a great fit for PLU and its creative blend of the liberal arts, professional studies, and community-oriented programs. At PLU, innovation is a direct outgrowth of our mission. Read more stories from the innovation-themed issue of ResoLute Magazine. Read Previous PLU basketball legend Van Beek ‘bled black and gold’ Read Next A Universal Language: Cassio Vianna shares a passion he discovered in Brazil with students at PLU COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for

one site, San Vincenzo al Volturno, the largest abbey of the early medieval world, on a very cold and very rainy and windy day —so windy that my umbrella flew out of my hand.” He admitted, “I’m glad no one was filming me chasing that darn umbrella before it landed in the Volturno River!” Dr Torvend also spent a week in the archives and library of the Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo in Rome. “That was a great experience, as I was able to work with early medieval monastic ‘chronica’ or

great Q & A exchanges with both presenters; students were able to talk with a professional in the field doing the same work they will be doing themselves very shortlyWind and BrassDr. Edwin Powell lined up a “who’s who” of some of the world’s finest Wind and Brass clinicians and artists. They included: Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Stephan, Principal Timpanist, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Billy Short, Principal Bassoonist of the New York Metropolitan

it to the internship I was applying for. It was great that I got so much help with that. The theater industry is very much about who you know. Honestly, I feel like I probably got offered this internship because I have a really close relationship with Amanda, and she was able to give me a really good reference. But I won’t discredit myself that much because I think my cover letter, resume, and experiences matched up with the internship very well.  Tell me about your internship; what is it you are

provides an incredibly rich learning environment. Although students come to be able to begin their student teaching in Katutura, the program provides multiple opportunities experience Namibia. Teaching in Katutura. This time we began on the Tjiramba farm, and although the students were still adjusting to the time, the heat, and the food being immersed in an authentic setting was a great way to begin the program. Students for the first time understand their learners’ summer experience of being “on the

exceptional leadership. Members will actively participate in women’s advocacy, sharpen their leadership skills, play key roles as peer leaders at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) and launch projects at their schools related to equal pay and other feminist issues. “Being a member of this important group leads to great things, from meeting trailblazers to gaining valuable experience,” said AAUW Vice President of Campus Leadership Programs Kate Farrar. “We look forward to

and fun ways to engage as alums,” Deal said, adding that the program is a great way to open doors for students and champion for PLU. “I encourage others to do it and connect.”  Deal serves on the PLU Board of Regents. He graduated from PLU with a double major in economics and global studies in 1987 and went on to earn a graduate degree at Harvard University. Today, he is a managing principal at Analysis Group’s office in Menlo Park, California. Through the mentorship, he not only encouraged Dolan

, on a very cold and very rainy and windy day – so windy that my umbrella flew out of my hand.” He admitted, “I’m glad no one was filming me chasing that darn umbrella before it landed in the Volturno River!” Alcuin Library, Saint John's University Dr Torvend also spent a week in the archives and library of the Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo in Rome. “That was a great experience, as I was able to work with early medieval monastic “chronica” or chronicles, unavailable in the U.S., to get a

. In 2017, they were approached by Associate Provost Jan Lewis and Prof. Tamara Williams who invited them to participate in a grant to support Digital Humanities at PLU. Mathew Salzano explains his project during the open house for the Digital Humanities Lab at PLU, Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Dr. Ramos explains, “We were really excited when we were told that there was a grant that we could apply for, and so we did. What was really great was that the grant was supporting