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  • LASR worked with the department of Theatre & Dance on their final Spotlight production of the year, Twisted Tales of Poe , a staged radio drama. This show came to life in the ears of listeners tuned in to LASR or the online stream. Here’s…

    tools to perfectly reproduce sound effects which was quite a lot of fun for Hanne. The stakes were raised from a typical film production because in audio-only scenarios like this radio play, there are no visuals to help with audience enjoyment or comprehension. Peyton Noreen '23Peyton, who survived this year partly thanks to the always interesting, never boring meals at Cross Cultures, co-directed Twisted Tales of Poe with faculty member Jeff Clapp. A theatre major, this was their first time

  • New Help Desk provides a single point for PLU technology support. by Layne Nordgren and Misty Berlin During the Library first floor remodel, Information & Technology Services (I&TS) combined the Instructional Technology service desk with the Help Desk, creating a single point of technology support…

    display, webcam, microphone, and patches for laptop display to the large screen..This conference room can be reserved for small classes and groups needing to use web conference technology, and staff support is readily available nearby. In addition to their “normal” duties I&TS staff were busy working on this project since last summer, during which time some were displaced to temporary offices. The staff worked to plan, order, and deploy computers and technologies to the new Center for Student Success

  • by Layne Nordgren Now that the semester is underway and much of the heavy lifting of creating and populating your Sakai course site is complete, perhaps you’re ready to consider some fine-tuning to improve your course site for students. One option to consider would be…

    Quick Tips for Improving Your Sakai Site for Students Posted by: Jenna S / October 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 by Layne Nordgren Now that the semester is underway and much of the heavy lifting of creating and populating your Sakai course site is complete, perhaps you’re ready to consider some fine-tuning to improve your course site for students. One option to consider would be to review your course using the Quality Matters Rubric Standards checklist, but that may take more time than you have to

  • Sarah Seder’s passion for dance has taken her all over North America. Now, she returns home to the Seattle area bringing with her unique experiences, a vast repertoire of skills, and an effervescent personality. She will lead PLU students through Ballet 1, Contemporary Dance 1…

    annual dance festival which is still being produced today, and toured to Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Brooklyn, NY, and Vancouver, B.C. During this time, I developed a passion for collaborating with composers and incorporating live music in my choreography. I presented a dance piece at Meany Hall in collaboration with the University of Washington’s choral department and was commissioned by the Everett Chorale to choreograph an original work. I also danced for many wonderful local choreographers including

  • 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 Theatre can still apply for an Artistic Achievement Award. Read more in this blog post for answers…

    student, you will need to declare yourself as a Theatre major or minor by December 1st, 2021. If your Theatre major/minor is dropped during your time at PLU, the Award will be revoked. Once you receive an Award, you will never have to audition for it again. Have more questions that aren’t answered here? Please reach out to the Chair of Theatre & Dance, Tom Smith, at smithtt@plu.edu.Ready to Apply?Apply to PLU as a first year studentApply to PLU as a transfer studentApply for a Theatre Scholarship Read

  • For the final Spotlight production of the year, PLU Theatre & Dance presented Twisted Tales of Poe, a staged radio drama. This show came to life in the ears of listeners tuned in to LASR or the online stream. Here’s what some of the student…

    sound effects which was quite a lot of fun for Hanne. The stakes were raised from a typical film production because in audio-only scenarios like this radio play, there are no visuals to help with audience enjoyment or comprehension. Peyton Noreen '23Peyton, who survived this year partly thanks to the always interesting, never boring meals at Cross Cultures, co-directed Twisted Tales of Poe with faculty member Jeff Clapp. A theatre major, this was their first time directing a full-length play and

  • What is your educational background? Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Pacific Master of Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of North Texas Why did you want to teach at…

    nurturing for me and I do not believe I would be where I am today without it. So when I saw the position opening at PLU, I decided to apply. At the time I was at the University of Tennessee, a large division one school, and saw PLU as an opportunity to grow professionally. I was lucky enough to get the job. It was an added bonus that I moved back to the West Coast, closer to my parents and brother. What sparked your interest in music? There is an old saying that says we do not choose music, that music

  • Makaela Whalen ’23 has a passion for the environment and animals. Her desire to find a meaningful vocation that feeds those passions resulted in her pursuing a degree in either environmental or animal law. “As long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to…

    /minor or otherwise organized courses. The primary reason for such an approach is that the admissions committees of U.S. law schools generally recommend that applicants be well and broadly educated.Whalen’s passion for nature stems from an early age when her parents gifted her a book on animal law. Around that time, she decided she wanted a career that would allow her to advocate for the animals. Whalen has been very active at PLU, finding opportunities to learn more about the justice system. She

  • Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce the winners of The Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation, established by alumna and regent Carol Quigg, whose endowment funds the awards. The Quigg Awards provide support for faculty, staff, and students who have demonstrated unusually…

    climate change one tree at a time Read Next PLU’s culturally sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic teacher LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to

  • Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. He also knew…

    Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Posted by: nicolacs / May 22, 2024 Image: PLU Computer Science major Stuart Gavidia poses for a portrait for his Senior Spotlight, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at PLU. Gavidia interned at Amazon and Pierce-County, and is already working part-time as a software engineer. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 22, 2024 By Mark StorerPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterStuart Gavidia is a first generation