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  • Pacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one…

    and China to Trinidad and Tobago, or shorter January Term and summer programs from a diverse rotating list of countries that include Italy, Namibia and New Zealand. For those looking to explore other parts of Washington or the United States, domestic options include Neah Bay, Washington, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Internships, research, language immersion and cultural exploration are foundational elements of study away experiences, and vary from program to program. Whereas many of PLU’s peer

  • Beginning this spring term, Continuing Education at PLU is introducing Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification. This internationally recognized program prepares individuals for English teaching, particularly for overseas opportunities. “For those aspiring to teach abroad, TESOL certification is invaluable in securing international…

    TESOL online certification is a comprehensive qualification that provides English teaching theories and methods and equips individuals for effective instruction in diverse settings, be it traditional classrooms or online platforms. Structured to offer a well-rounded educational experience, TESOL certification empowers individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as English educators. Graduates emerge as highly qualified English teachers ready to impact the field as language

  • Cover art by Ta-coumba T. Aiken Intersections, Number 50, Fall 2019 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning,…

    these intersect with contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. This issue explores: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Preview essays in this issue with the individual links below: Making Diversity Matter: Inclusion is the Key Dr. Monica Smith The Perils and Promise of Privilege Guy Nave The Vocation of White People in a Racist Society Caryn D. Riswold Learning the Language of Inclusive Pedagogy David Thompson The “V” Word: Different Dimensions of Vocation in a Religiously Diverse

  • PLU opens their 2017-18 season with the West Coast premiere of Aunt Raini . Aunt Raini is a production loosely based on the life of Leni Riefenstahl, a documentarian of Adolf Hitler’s political rallies. The play is a combination of reality and artistic construct: everything…

    each Saturday performance of Aunt Raini with the cast and director/playwright. Aunt Raini is intended for mature audiences due to mild adult content and strong language. The School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University houses the Departments of Art & Design, Communication & Theatre, and Music and presents more than 250 events each season. Pacific Lutheran University offers approximately 3,200 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs

  • Why the Payment Agreement shouldn’t scare you (& why you need to do it) One of the most important steps to complete before you register for class is  your Payment Agreement  (also known as the Student Financial Agreement). If you haven’t completed yours, now is…

    .  Complete the Agreement Read Previous Learning Communities Read Next Meningococcal Release Acknowledgement LATEST POSTS Language Placement Evaluation May 27, 2020 Request your New Student Registration Appointment May 22, 2020 Meningococcal Release Acknowledgement May 15, 2020 Learning Communities May 13, 2020

  • Why the Payment Agreement shouldn’t scare you (& why you need to do it) One of the most important steps to complete before you register for class is  your Payment Agreement  (also known as the Student Financial Agreement). If you haven’t completed yours, now is…

    .  Complete the Agreement Read Previous Learning Communities Read Next Meningococcal Release Acknowledgement LATEST POSTS Language Placement Evaluation May 27, 2020 Request your New Student Registration Appointment May 22, 2020 Meningococcal Release Acknowledgement May 15, 2020 Learning Communities May 13, 2020

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 28, 2016)- There were lots of tears as band members from Tamana Girls High School in Japan said farewell to their new friends from Graham-Kapowsin High School, located about 13 miles southeast of Pacific Lutheran University. Miho Takekawa, percussion instructor at PLU…

    Tamana Girls High School in Japan said farewell to their new friends from Graham-Kapowsin High School, located about 13 miles southeast of Pacific Lutheran University.Miho Takekawa, percussion instructor at PLU, said that despite language and cultural barriers, the students all formed deep bonds during a weeklong musical exchange program earlier this month. She said it was clear that they understand unconditional love without language. “It’s always hard to say goodbye,” said Takekawa, who has been

  • Ned Schaumberg is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) who teaches postcolonial and global literature, and researches the role of water in literary and environmental contexts. He could also save your life. According to his parents, Schaumberg’s journey to professorship began at…

    Attention Read Previous The Parkland Literacy Center Read Next “Opening Crazy Worlds”: Learning about Language with Professor René Carrasco LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022

  • “It was an incredible experience that left my brain, heart, and hands full,” said Christiana Slater ‘20 of her study away trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. “My favorite expedition was to Mexico City, because I’d dreamed about visiting since I saw textbook pictures when I began…

    in locations that range from Norway and China to Trinidad and Tobago, or shorter January Term and summer programs from a diverse rotating list of countries that include Italy, Namibia and New Zealand. For those looking to explore other parts of Washington or the United States, domestic options include Neah Bay, Washington, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Internships, research, language immersion and cultural exploration are foundational elements of study away experiences, and vary from program to program

  • On view at the University Gallery at Pacific Lutheran University are the works of two local artists in an exhibition titled Physicality of the Present. Mixed media ceramics and prints showcase vulnerabilities as a result of physical and emotional constraints. The show opens Wednesday, October…

    McCuistion, professor and chair of the Department of art at the University of Puget Sound, shows mixed media ceramics that reference the effects and consequences of war. “The artwork I make is about history, myth, storytelling, religion, relationships, ceremony, civilization and humor. I am interested in the language of gesture, expression, texture, form and color,” McCuistion writes. The sculptures featured are part of his “G.I. Series”, which were inspired by what he felt was disingenuous information