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and Movement Studies. Dale and Jolita Benson both attended PLU and graduated in 1963. Dale earned a BA in history and then a master’s degree and a doctorate from the University of Maine. He has had a long and successful career in the financial industry. He is a member of the university’s Board of Regents. Jolita graduated from the School of Education and has dedicated her life to educating children. She has lived out her passion each day as a teacher, mother and dedicated volunteer. Throughout her
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New In Print: American Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the PresentAmerican Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the Present, by Erin McKenna and Scott L. Pratt (Bloomsbury, 2015). This book, written as an introduction to American philosophy, also serves to challenge many perceived notions of what counts as philosophy and who counts as a philosopher. The book explores philosophical voices that responded to moments of conflict in U.S. history. It begins by examining two such moments: the massacre
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On Exhibit: Struggle for Full Voting Rights Virtual and In-Person Exhibit Posted by: Holly Senn / September 15, 2020 September 15, 2020 Poster 1Poster 2Poster 3Poster 4 [Exhibit has closed.] Mortvedt Library is hosting a new popup exhibition from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, “commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Rightfully Hers explores the history of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women’s voting rights before and after the 19th
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out the photos from students this J-Term studying in England! Are you interested in learning more about travel away J-Term classes? See where PLU students can spend their J-Term in 2025. Lutes in Oxford are studying the contested history of religion and politics through visiting sites where people fought for freedom from imperial Christianity, where early evangelicals registered their dissent against the established order, and where future prime ministers and other members of Parliament developed
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. Hildegard is the first of very few female composers widely studied in music history, composer Ingrid Stolzel is from the same region in Germany, and consortium of 50+ schools was assembled to contribute to this project. The commission was a collaboration between PLU music and Pierce College professor/director Kaitlin Bove. Please Note: The students, musicians, and campus guest in this video are following PLU safety protocols and State of Washington guidelines COVID safety guidelines. Read Previous Q&A
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PLU sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest—a place where residents are proud of their communities, active in nature, and always ready to learn about the world around them. Dean Buchanan, who established the Buchanan Family Endowed Scholarship with his wife, Marilyn, is a Washingtonian through and through, and he was determined to assist students who also reside in the Pacific Northwest. The Buchanan’s history with PLU goes back several decades. Here’s what Dean had to say about their history
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audiences. Culture, History, and Power. Students will read diverse texts within their historical and cultural contexts, developing a critical understanding of how literature can both uphold and resist existing structures of power. Critical Approaches. Students will deploy ideas from works of criticism and theory in their own reading and writing. Research. Students will identify topics and formulate questions, identify appropriate methods and sources for research, and engage ethically with sources. Oral
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Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and the ambush of Ahmaud Arbery in Satilla Shores, Georgia, are recent examples of a long history of anti-Black violence in the United States. Globally, we are witnessing international solidarity with Black Lives Matter as well as movements addressing various expressions of racism that have shaped the modern world system, including slavery and colonialism. The fact that current protests are taking place in the midst of a pandemic demonstrates their urgency; COVID-19 has
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Jazz Courses at PLU History of Jazz (MUSI 103): This class is a survey of the history of jazz, from its African origins to current artists and stylistic trends. The course presents lectures, live performances, listening activities, and multi-media to nurture an appreciation and awareness of the artists and musical developments of America’s unique artistic contribution to the world. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna Music Theory and Analysis IV (MUSI 236): The final semester of the Music Theory and
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Feature 4880 PLU professor composes music for ‘timeless’ Chinese opera featuring student and faculty performers December 16, 2016 Feature 3970 Martin Luther comes to life November 15, 2016 Feature 4190 MediaLab celebrates 10-year milestone November 10, 2016 Faculty Faculty 4830 Printmaking professor pens book on feminist history December 6, 2016 Faculty 4020 JP Avila – Office Hours December 1, 2016 Faculty 5220 PLU welcomes new artistic director of theatre November 12, 2016 News News 3850 $125,000
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