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one day I can repay the favor to another hard-working student. Thank you to the donors who are supporting me; it makes me feel that all my hard work did pay off.” Austyn Blair ’25, English Lit and Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Religion, Gender and Sexuality Studies “My goals are to teach English and/or work in genocide prevention and education. I want to educate others as I educate myself.” Austyn Blair ’25 has a full schedule. He is majoring in English Literature and minoring in Holocaust and

Women’s and Gender Studies & Holocaust and Genocide Studies at PLU, in addition to her History major. She was well-prepared for graduate school elective courses like “Human Rights and Nation States,” and “Sex, Society, and Politics in Post-1945 Europe.” As Carli puts it, in those classes and her year-long required historical literature survey and required research seminar,” I was able to utilize and build upon the intellectual base I formed at PLU and was challenged by fresh perspectives, a new peer

PLU students. × “You could say that the entire reason I’m here is because of her.” Professor Brown describes himself as a big horror movie fan and recently co-wrote (with Matthew Anderson, MA, from the University of Austin at Texas) an academic article on religious narratives in Ghostbusters (1984). As Professor Brown explains, you can go through the spiritualist literature of the 19th and 20th century and find five prevailing views/opinions on the spiritualist movement. “We basically analyze

literature and history, says “I basically do all my research on the internet, the PLU library database list is my best friend right now.” Regardless of whether students currently reside on or off campus, they find a use for Mortvedt Library’s resources. But as useful as the library is, in the Humanities there’s also great merit to be found in the input of one’s peers. James notes that “interacting with other students is super useful.” Discussion and collaboration might seem harder to partake in during

The Importance of Dead Languages Posted by: hoskinsk / May 6, 2020 Image: Beowulf manuscript May 6, 2020 By Reece Schatz '22English MajorAs a professor in the Department of Languages and Literature, Dr. Collin Brown teaches Norwegian language and Nordic studies at Pacific Lutheran University. However, his love for his work runs so deep, he also started and manages a club called “The Dead Languages Society.”As a member of this club myself, allow me to explain what we do. The Dead Languages

together of the community, for you to be formally inducted into our academic community. This ceremony, with its ritual elements recalling the medieval ceremonies of the first European universities, welcomes you as worthy colleagues.  In addition to your fellow students, seated around you are the faculty, staff, administrators, and regents of PLU, together with elected representatives of the 581 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in the Pacific Northwest who serve in a body

of York in Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.  The remainder of the day allowed us to see what this unique town had to offer.  Surrounded by 2,000-year-old walls built by the Romans, sights included visits to York Minster (some were able to attend Evensong), also walks along the walls and the river, but also the opportunity to meander through the medieval streets and buildings, including the Shambles (previously an alley allocated to butchers), which has meat hooks still attached to the buildings that

English literature. Since that epiphany, Barlow has become a leading voice on water conservation and the view that it is a resource that should be conserved and administered as a public, not private resource. Maude Barlow She has authored 16 books, including “The Politics of Water”, “Blue Gold” and her most recent book “Blue Covenant” (2007, The New Press).  Barlow is the recipient of 11 honorary doctorates as well as many awards, including the 2005 Right Livelihood Award (known as the “Alternative

fresh eyes,” said Barlow, who has a degree in English literature.   Maude Barlow Since that epiphany, Barlow has become a leading voice on water conservation and the view that it is a resource that should be conserved and administered as a public, not private, resource. She has authored 16 books, including “The Politics of Water”, “Blue Gold” and her most recent book “Blue Covenant” (2007, The New Press).  Barlow is the recipient of 11 honorary doctorates as well as many awards, including the 2005

resources, and how to choose literature for elementary choirs. Nicole Laborte, who spoke with our students last semester, will return to discuss teaching strategies and tools for teaching virtually. Guy Kovacs, principal at Kalles Junior High School in Puyallup, will speak on how to find teaching jobs and ace an interview. He has been recognized as Middle School Principal of the Year and is loved by his students and staff. PLU alumna Helene Beck will present on teaching elementary general music