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a variety of “tubes and lines.” June 9, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterMaria Surla has traveled a long and rewarding road. The 39-year-old recently graduated with PLU’s Class of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.“The difficult experiences I’ve had made me who I am now,” Surla says. Born and raised in the Philippines, Surla first came to the United States with her ex-husband at age 23, excited to learn U.S. culture and improve her English. In a one-bedroom

history are utilized by cultural institutions. Dr. Mathews also hopes her students gain tools to be critical viewers of other kinds of visual information to better help them sift through the images we are inundated with on a daily basis. Dr. Mathews believes study away is important because it gives Lutes the opportunity to live within another culture, even for a short time. She says, “Although we’re going to an English-speaking country, the food, language, etiquette, politics, and more are all quite

.” The opera will be performed in English making it more accessible to the students performing it and the audience enjoying it. What’s the secret to producing a great opera? Lots of homework, according to Brown. “One must know the musical style, the background and direct translation of the librettos, along with the cultural environment in which the opera was premiered, and preparation for staging,” Brown explains. “Then the cast and the director arrive with ideas and plans, which primes for great

career Jolita exhibited unique gifts for recognizing the needs of children and providing them the support and positive regard that allowed them to flourish. The Jolita Hylland Benson Chair exists to advance these goals for children today and into the future. Reisberg received a BS in education with minors in history and English from the University of Texas in 1971, his master of education in special education from the University of Arkansas in 1972, and his doctorate in education from the University

December 2, 2011 PLU students put their best dance moves to the test during Swing Club. (Photo by Theodore Charles ’12) More than a two-step By Katie Scaff ’13 Students in PLU’s Swing Club dance to improve their skills and make friends. The club brings together new and experienced members who share a common love for dance so they can learn from one another. “I just showed up and fell in love,” said senior English major Jen Jepsen. Jepsen came to a meeting her first year at PLU and hasn’t looked

diving community. To date, Olson has taken the requisite PE 100, sailing and scuba diving during his time at PLU. With two capstones looming on the horizon, James plans to spend his fourth and final required PE credit on Relaxation Techniques, learning how to ease stress the productive way. A junior English major with an emphasis in writing and a philosophy minor, Olson keeps busy. As a guide for PLU’s Outdoor Recreation club, Olson takes every opportunity to get outside. When he isn’t writing

,” added Rabbi Bruce Kadden, a guest lecturer at PLU. “This minor will not just be about history, but about so many other things that connect. It’s about giving students a global consciousness.” Close study of the Holocaust and other examples of mass violence challenges us to push far beyond our comfort zones, noted Associate Professor Rona Kaufman, Chair of PLU’s English Department. Students who choose to earn a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies will join a scholarly community that believes that

sort of fell to the wayside.” As a high school student, Akerman set about pursuing a career in another field she was passionate about: teaching. She enrolled here at Pacific Lutheran University and earned a bachelor’s in English literature and a master’s in education. That was when she discovered a way to combine her passions. “While I was working on my master’s here I started volunteering at the zoo, and that opened up a whole new world,” Akerman says. “I realized that they have education

receiving a degree from a U.S. institution do not need to submit English Proficiency scores, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores. Interested in waiving your application fee? Attend the free virtual Big 10 Grad Expo on October 4-5, and you will qualify for an application fee waiver to a Purdue graduate program – that’s a $60 & $75 value for domestic and international students, respectively! Not only will you be able to attend our PMP information session, but you will gain access to hundreds of other

can follow the story with English supertitles on a screen above the stage. The annual production comes together with a collaborative effort between students and faculty. Sheila Bristow, PLU’s opera coach, and Brown are joined by Theatre faculty member Kathleen Anderson for costume design and head of Stage Services, Art Giddings, as Technical Director. Faculty work alongside student designers: Erika Hagen and Tasha Smith (makeup and hair), Casandra Gramstad (lighting) and Emily Stenson (set). “It’s