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over 175 people in the crowd from the university and the community, Aust said that it was a very rewarding experience. Although only a Junior, Aust already has big plans for his time after college. “My future plans are to teach English abroad and God-willing, I will be able to bring debate education wherever I go. Because debate is an agent for change and advocacy and the most underprivileged people need those skills the most.” All-age debate: Climb the Mountain and T.O.H. Karl support students at

: Natalie Mayer Kirsten Christensen, Professor of German, PLU Lisa Marcus, Professor of English, PLU 12:40 - 1:35 p.m. – Spiritual Resistance (Regency Room, AUC)Heather Klein, songs by inmates of ghettos-performing songs “Why was this Seder different from all other Seders?  –The Gurs Haggadah and Passover in a Concentration Camp” – Rabbi Bruce Kadden In 1941, Jewish inmates in the Gurs Concentration Camp in southern France were able to celebrate Passover using a Hagaddah handwritten by one of the

English Writing, Class of 2011.  Currently a research program manager at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.“Studying music at PLU exposed me to new perspectives and ideas that I wouldn’t otherwise have encountered.  I credit my music teachers with guiding me toward the person I am today.  Their thoughtful wisdom and advice taught me how to openly accept criticism, see the world differently and strive for perfection.  Touring with the PLU Wind Ensemble to Australia

own voice. This is not this month’s featured National Geographic article. There is no glossy shine to these images. Our tour guide Uanee’s voice blares through the bus’ speaker system, jolting me upright. He tells the group of 16 college students and two professors that Katutura was founded during apartheid. Black people were forcibly relocated outside the capital city. Katutura translates roughly to “the place we do not want to stay” in Herero, a native Namibian tribal language. Uanee says it is

of Distinction. She also received the Martin Luther King, Jr., Opening Doors award in 2005. PLU Faculty ProfileMs. Victoria SchultzWho: Ms. Victoria Schultz, Class of 2024, Major: English- Creative Writing and Double Minor in Theatre and Publishing/Printing Arts Bio:  Mr. Brandon DucusinWho: Mr. Brandon Ducusin, Class of 2024, Pronouns: he/him/his Major: Social Work and double minors in NonProfit Leadership and Art Bio:  My name is Brandon Ducusin and I am a senior Social Work student attending

) tells the story of those five guys reaching the age of forty and starting to gather at least once a year, usually for golf and always for reconnecting and reminiscing. In addition to their remarkable three-plus decades of togetherness, despite several thousand miles of separation in three directions, they were a notable group: Doug Leeland, an MD; Tom Lorentzsen, a doctor of optometry; Al Hedman, a PhD in psychology; Tim Sherry, with an MA in English from the University of Chicago and an impressive

business specializes in full- service events, providing clients everything from rentals, music, flowers, linens and quality Northwest-inspired food prepared with local ingredients. “We’re basically a one-stop shop,” Halvorsen said. “We focus on everything for an event to come together.” (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) Halvorsen worked in the food industry before and after studying public relations and English at PLU. She tried for a long time to break into the kitchen. When that effort and a monthslong

bring a rich, lively analysis to bear grounded in the trio’s own personal experiences and expertise. Other Episodes+ In the podcast’s third episode, Hambrick talks with noted Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace, PLU English professor Barbara Temple-Thurston and dCenter alum Shelondra Harris ’17 about the university’s Trinidad and Tobago exchange program. The conversation covers PLU’s 25-year history with the twin-island republic, Harris’ experiences when she took part in the program and the Diversity

someone named Godot. Godot’s absence, as well as numerous other aspects of the play, has led to many different interpretations since the play’s 1953 premiere. It was voted “the most significant English language play of the 20th century.” Produced by Vpstart Crow. May be inappropriate for 12 and under.2012-2013Our Town by Thornton Wilder Lori Lee Wallace, Director Oct. 18-20, 26 & 27, 7:30pm and Oct. 28, 2pm Our Town reveals the ordinary lives of people in the small town of Grover’s Corners, New

. Open to all faculty/instructors and advisors. Registration is required. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Navigating the use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning AI – Morken 103 Hauge Admin 101 & Zoom Facilitated by APIC (Academic Performance & Integrity Committee) and the Office of the Provost Join members of APIC and the Office of the Provost in a workshop on faculty and student use of AI, including ChatGPT. Facilitators will share sample syllabi language and course assignments. This workshop