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Kathryn Einan ‘22 is a self-proclaimed “book nerd.” Einan is a triple major in Literature, History and Nordic Studies with a minor in Chinese. She has a deep love of learning and hopes to become a teacher one day. “There are so many interesting things…
History and literature senior Kathryn Einan ‘22 aspires to be a lifelong learner Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 2, 2022 Image: Kathryn Einan ’22 (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) May 2, 2022 By Isabella DaltosoMarketing & CommunicationsKathryn Einan ‘22 is a self-proclaimed “book nerd.” Einan is a triple major in Literature, History and Nordic Studies with a minor in Chinese. She has a deep love of learning and hopes to become a teacher one day.“There are so many interesting things to study!” says
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Computer science major Chris Holland will graduate with a degree in computer science this December. Throughout his PLU years, Holland has taken advantage of seemingly every learning and resume-building opportunity he’s come across, which have included multiple internships, mentors, and freelance work for local businesses.…
Chris Holland ’24 balances class, internships, mentorships and countless hours building new software Posted by: mhines / August 15, 2023 Image: Computer science major Chris Holland will graduate this December. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) August 15, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterComputer science major Chris Holland will graduate with a degree in computer science this December. Throughout his PLU years, Holland has taken advantage of seemingly every learning and resume
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 28, 2016) – The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Languages and Literatures will host the Tournées Film Festival this fall for screenings of nine recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A…
shaped by our culture, so our responses to a film’s foreign-ness can tell us a lot about our own assumptions and expectations. Why is “Tus Padres Volverán” a film that PLU students will enjoy and learn from? Urdangarain: The film tells a story that, despite its specific reference to a historical event that occurred in Uruguay in the 1980s, resonates with any person who has experienced migration or is interested in learning about the impact of this experience. I believe that PLU students will be moved
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Shalita Myrick, Pacific Lutheran University’s new chief operating officer and vice president for administrative services, has one major takeaway after completing her first week on the job. “This is the most open and welcoming community I’ve ever been a part of,” she says. Throughout the…
. “Shalita’s deep leadership and facilities experience, as well as her astute understanding of how to cultivate high-performing teams, are going to be tremendously helpful here at PLU,” says PLU President Allan Belton. At PLU, Myrick will lead the Division of Administrative Services, which includes the business office, human resources, risk management, and facilities. She will also play a critical role in the continued development of the Partnership for Health Innovation and serve as an essential
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PLU performers hit the stage for the Titanic Centennial Members of PLU’s Choral Union and a few members of University Chorale and Choir of the West and some recent alumni will perform in the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Titanic Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.…
April 11, 2012 PLU performers hit the stage for the Titanic Centennial Members of PLU’s Choral Union and a few members of University Chorale and Choir of the West and some recent alumni will perform in the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Titanic Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15. In all, 76 PLU students and alumni will join the productions chorus, making this performance the theater’s largest yet. “There’s 140 performers on stage—that’s a first,” said 5th Avenue’s Music Director Ian Eisendrath. “I
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The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting itself to be a challenging time for educators, but experienced professors like Dr. Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen are facing this challenge head-on. Dr. Llewellyn Ihssen is a professor in the religion department at Pacific Lutheran University and teaches classes in the…
, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History “Education should not be available to only one segment of the population, and if we limit PLU to only in-person [learning] we are excluding deserving people from an accessible education,” she said. “Teaching online helped me to be a better educator even in an in-person format, and helped me to be able to provide as many educational options as possible for all students.” In Fall 2020, Dr. Llewellyn Ihssen taught three sections of Early Christian
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1973, a 17-year-old Gregory Youtz departed from Sea-Tac International Airport and landed in France. Meritoriously skipping the third grade, the young composer had afforded himself the luxury of a year in limbo – graduating high school a year early and giving himself time to explore…
so much time doing so many different things, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how these things relate, which means I spend a lot of time thinking about creativity, and that too is an outgrowth of all these crazy pieces of my life,” said Greg Youtz, professor of music. In the dead space between high school and “higher learning,” potential itineraries sprawled like naked ledger lines in front of the road-bound youth, and he drafted an itinerary fueled by existential restlessness, and
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Sometimes the most random moments leave lasting impressions. Alex Reed’s first experience at PLU happened when she was a high school sophomore, when her school band came to the university to attend a music clinic. “This trip definitely put PLU on my radar as I…
dancer’s journey toward archaeology COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students
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We’re in a brave new world of all-online scholarship application and adjudication process. Students entering PLU in fall 2021 as a first-year or transfer student with an interest in the Dance minor can still apply for an Artistic Achievement Award in Dance. Read more in…
Tips and Tricks for Your Virtual Dance Scholarship Application Posted by: Reesa Nelson / January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021 We’re in a brave new world of all-online scholarship application and adjudication process. Students entering PLU in fall 2021 as a first-year or transfer student with an interest in the Dance minor can still apply for an Artistic Achievement Award in Dance. Read more in this blog post for answers to frequently asked questions.How do I apply? Apply online via Acceptd, a
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The Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble is traveling across the mountains to eastern Washington to perform in various venues this March. The 50-student ensemble will perform in Yakima, Spokane, Richland, Pasco and Portland, Oregon, and will finish with a homecoming concert in Lagerquist Concert Hall…
Concert Hall Read Previous PLU to present US premiere of St. Matthew Passion as part of larger “Passion Week” event Read Next Pacific Lutheran University Choirs and Orchestra close “Passion Week” with North American premiere LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s
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