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October 6, 2014 How ‘Packaged Pleasures’ Changed America At the 2014 Benson Lecture, Prof. Gary Cross Will Explore Consumer Culture and its Impact on our Lives PLU Marketing & Communications From the candy bar to the cigarette and from records to roller coasters, a technological revolution during the end of the 19th century set up a colossal shift in human consumption and sensory experience. As corporations such as Campbell’s Soup and Wrigley chewing gum introduced new techniques to capture and

point they formed a high-five “go tunnel” to congratulate award winners. One of the students did an especially good job of interviewing Melinda Gates, who spoke about her experiences studying computer science in school. A growing movement Something to watch for this week is the momentum surrounding the Hour of Code movement, Code.org’s free one-hour online curriculum that introduces computational thinking to people of all ages. If you haven’t tried Hour of Code yet, you should check it out this week

formed a high-five “go tunnel” to congratulate award winners. One of the students did an especially good job of interviewing Melinda Gates, who spoke about her experiences studying computer science in school. A growing movement Something to watch for this week is the momentum surrounding the Hour of Code movement, Code.org’s free one-hour online curriculum that introduces computational thinking to people of all ages. If you haven’t tried Hour of Code yet, you should check it out this week. Just visit

attend both performances. On the March 22, he will give a pre-concert talk about his work at 7 pm in the choral rehearsal room (room 306). He will also hold a session for students and the greater community at noon on March 23 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, located in the Anderson University Center. TicketsAvailable online for March 22 and March 23, or by calling the campus concierge at 253-535-7411. Tickets: $15 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens, $5 for PLU community and students

set and dress the stage for a rehearsal fight. The actors rehearse, clear the stage, check their props, and then it’s back to Rud and the running crew to sweep and mop, and set the stage for the opening act. Rud stressed the importance of placing props. “There’s a constant anxiety that keeps you on edge, having to know which prop goes on stage when,” Rud said. “We had a couple of slip-ups on Saturday.” He and the other supernumeraries that also are part of the running crew have more to worry about

will cover what theatre students need to know about voice acting.Matt DoyleMatt Doyle made his Broadway debut at the age of 19, joining the original company of Spring Awakening. Since then, he has starred in several Broadway shows including, Company, War Horse, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Book of Mormon. He has also made guest appearances on hit TV shows like Gossip Girl and The Code. The master class led by Matt will examine how to use acting techniques in song.Betsy WolfeBetsy Wolfe is best known for

will cover what theatre students need to know about voice acting.Matt DoyleMatt Doyle made his Broadway debut at the age of 19, joining the original company of Spring Awakening. Since then, he has starred in several Broadway shows including, Company, War Horse, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Book of Mormon. He has also made guest appearances on hit TV shows like Gossip Girl and The Code. The master class led by Matt will examine how to use acting techniques in song.Betsy WolfeBetsy Wolfe is best known for