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Act Six Scholar Finds Support, Future at PLU Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 27, 2021 April 27, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsA native of Yemen, Abdulghani Mosa ‘23 had no idea what his future would hold when he moved to Tacoma in 2012. “Moving here, everything changed,” said Mosa, who was 12 years old when he and his family joined his father who was already living in the states. “The culture was different, school, religion ... even the houses and trees. It’s like a different

sale. Concerts are never cancelled due to weather. Weather updates and location changes will be shared on the PLU Music Facebook page. On days with inclement weather, concerts will held in Lagerquist Concert Hall of the Mary Baker Russell Music Center.PERFORMERS July 19: Jovino Santos-Neto Three-time Latin Grammy nominee, Jovino Santos Neto worked as a pianist, flutist and producer with the legendary Hermeto Pascoal in his native Brazil for 15 years before moving to Seattle in 1993. He has released

, the ensemble performs five times a year, including the annual world-wide broadcast of the KPLU Christmas Jam program. The wind ensemble will perform American and Australian music featuring Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy and other new music from American composers that will be tuneful and fun for both the ensemble and the audience. Under the direction of Dr. Edwin Powell, the ensemble performs four concerts on campus per season as well as appearing frequently at local schools, national

predict that teaching in a foreign country will be a new and exciting challenge,” Palmquist said. Once he completes his fellowship, he plans to pursue a career in education – either teaching German or outdoor education. While in Europe, Palmquist plans to visit friends and family when he has the opportunities and explore Scandinavia to “utilize my Norwegian minor.” But mostly he’s excited to learn from his students what it means to be German today and show what being an American means. “A key goal of

October 22, 2012 PLU professor selected as Chair of the Curti Prize committee PLU Professor E. Wayne Carp has been selected by the Organization of American Historians as Chair of the 2013 Curti Prize Committee. The Merle Curti Prize is awarded annually by the Organization of American Historians, the most prestigious and influential U.S. historical organization, for the best book in American social and/or intellectual history. Carp is a professor of history at PLU and holds the Benson Family

Dr. Maria Chávez APSA Member of the Month Posted by: Marcom Web Team / January 24, 2019 Image: Image: The Makerspace seats 30 people and offers opportunities for students to gather, collaborate and stretch their creativity. January 24, 2019 By American Political Science AssocationPLU Social SciencesDr. Maria Chávez American Political Science Association Member of the MonthFounded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of

, teacher and speaker with years of research experience. Dr. Chávez specializes in American government, public policy, Latino politics, and race and politics. Her work centers on the political, civic, and professional experiences of Latinos in American society and her research has earned an American Political Science Association Best Book Award in Latino Politics twice. Dr. Chávez has also been selected for the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Program twice, including for the current 2024-2025

. Imprisoned in a Communist re-education camp, he urges his family to make the escape by boat without him. His wife Mai, son Lai and mother Ba Noi then embark on the arduous ocean voyage in the hope of reaching the U.S. and freedom.—from www.journeyfromthefall.com/Synopsis.aspx   Terry S. & Freida, L. M. (Directors). (1994). Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision. [Film] American Film Foundation. https://video-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.plu.edu/watch/maya-lin-a-strong-clear-vision Also available in the library

, Volumes V and VI continue into 2015 and 2016. Sunday’s concert will feature works from Volume V, including compositions by Fredrik Sixten, Nils Lindberg, Thomas Åberg, Kjell Mørk Karlsen, Pauli i ́Sandagerði, and Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen. Hicks is a native of Fredericksburg, VA. He holds degrees in music from the Peabody Institute of Music of Johns Hopkins University, Yale University, and the University of Cincinnati. Other studies include courses at the Royal School of Church Music in England. He is an

February 20, 2014 On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department. Turning Tragedy into a Sense of Mission: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Talks at PLU on Facing and Overcoming Obstacles By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing