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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

transportation, communication, technology or any area where the dominant way to gain access has not considered every part of the community. What are a couple of ways that you work to center community in your work and practice?  One of the ways I work to center community in my work is connecting the community directly with key decision makers and not being in the middle. Supporting direct connection helps the community build and strengthen relationships with decision makers, allows their voice to be heard

those programs, as well as directing the undergraduate program. His expertise in accreditation will also be an important asset for PLU.” Kline said he looks forward to being a part of the PLU community and acknowledges that “the fine liberal arts and professional education offered by PLU is widely respected. I’m very pleased to join the team in the School of Education and Movement Studies. I look forward to serving the students, staff, faculty and alumni, and build on the already strong offerings as

Disease Control and Prevention and the man who developed the public health strategy that led to the global eradication of smallpox (and, it must be noted here, a PLU grad), had been an early adviser to the Gates family. One of the things Foege did was give to them a 1993 report by the World Bank that described the social and economic impact of disease in poor countries. When Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates digested the numbers in that report, he was stunned. Among the many things going wrong, the

and equality — these are all issues that 2015 highlighted in dramatic ways,” Shah said. “As we begin 2016, it seems to be a good moment for reflection, study, and the building of productive and creative ways forward.” A collaborative effort of PLU’s departments of Environmental Studies, Philosophy and Global Studies as well as the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, the two-day conference will be keynoted by award-winning scholar, anti-globalization author and environmental

. LetterPerfect eventually became a virtual foundry, managed largely on the Internet. “Both SOAC and Publishing and Printing Arts (PPA) students will have a chance to see (and handle) these books, furthering their understanding of typography, graphic design and publishing in a way that digital media can’t convey,” Jessica Spring, Elliott Press Manager and Resident Artist says. “We were also fortunate to receive a large collection of printed ephemera and art supplies from handmade paper to Garrett’s

Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air National Guard, and participates in service related activities on and off-campus.“I wanted to travel,” Justyn says about his reasons for joining the Air Force. “I have been able to visit places I never would have seen otherwise.”  Justyn’s travels with the Air Force included trips to Japan, South Korea, and parts of Europe. After six years of service, Justyn decided to attend PLU, drawn in by the nursing program and a chance to

August 11, 2008 Modern space Throughout the summer, construction has progressed steadily on the Martin J. Neeb Center, KPLU’s new headquarters on lower campus. The 13,000-square-foot building, named for the station’s longtime general manager, will more than double the size of the station’s current home in Eastvold Hall. There, the jazz and National Public Radio affiliate has housed its main studios, jazz collection and administrative offices for 40 years. Eastvold’s studios are out-of-date and

skills. The T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum balances competition with service to the local community through forensics mentoring programs and public debates. The T.O.H. Karl Forensics team is housed in the Department of Communication and Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University, which offers approximately 3,100 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. Students develop skills in decision-making, analysis, communication and reasoning that prepare them for a

. (Contact HR for more info.) PLU is making significant investments to improve the Lute experience as well as remain competitive among our peers. This includes maintaining our commitment to the Liberal Arts, and also investing in key growth areas such as Nursing. Diversity continues to be an area of focus and progress includes the appointment of Jennifer Smith as Dean of Inclusive Excellence and the Board of Regents and Presidential Search Committee participating in implicit bias training. Work in this