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Amgen Scholars Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 8, 2021 November 8, 2021 The Amgen Scholars Program at UT Southwestern is designed to provide an intensive research experience to outstanding undergraduates who have the goal of pursuing a research intensive career (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) in the field of biomedical science. Under the mentorship of our 340 Division of Basic Science graduate faculty, including our four Nobel Prize winners, 25 National Academy of Science members, 17 National

Rabbit Hole – A Studio Theater Production Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012 Theatre, as a communal form of art, is an ideal forum in which to experience the kind of shared compassion that helps us persevere in difficult times and bring us closer together. The opening night of PLU’s Rabbit Hole, on March 9, 2012, provides an opportunity for thoughtful discussion on theatre and compassion. We welcome theatre alumni back to PLU for a panel at 5:30 p.m. in Ingram 100

April 4, 2008 Diverse music, dance styles mark Dance 2008 A vibrant and dynamic series of performances marked PLU’s Dance 2008 in Eastvold Auditorium. The night’s program featured students, alumna and faculty choreographers, and a guest choreographer. The Dance Ensemble performed a collection of dances in the style of jazz, modern, ballet and hip hop. Directed by Maureen McGill, associate professor of dance and theater, the performance marked her 30th academic year at PLU. She presented “Bird

October 28, 2009 Much more than event planners Student Involvement and Leadership isn’t just a department that plans events, but rather a partner and active participant in learning, in supporting the complete college student. That couldn’t be truer than at Pacific Lutheran University and a lot of that has to do with the leadership of Eva Johnson ’95, director of Student Involvement and Leadership. She’s been a leader in integrating how the department integrates learning into campus life, as

Rabbit Hole – A Studio Theater Production Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012 Theatre, as a communal form of art, is an ideal forum in which to experience the kind of shared compassion that helps us persevere in difficult times and bring us closer together. The opening night of PLU’s Rabbit Hole, on March 9, 2012, provides an opportunity for thoughtful discussion on theatre and compassion. We welcome theatre alumni back to PLU for a panel at 5:30 p.m. in Ingram 100

July 7, 2008 Speakers tell PLU audiences to reach outside themselves Rich, diverse and often divergent voices came to PLU over the last year to challenge our outlook on life and our choices. Should one eat meat, or not? What of world hunger, the environment, corporate greed, genocide and women’s rights? What can one person do to address these issues? All speakers stressed that individual choices and actions do matter – even when faced with problems on a global scale. Last fall kicked off with

PLU professor composes music for ‘timeless’ Chinese opera featuring student and faculty performers, libretto by Zhang Er Posted by: Kari Plog / October 17, 2016 October 17, 2016 By Matthew Salzano '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2016)- In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration.The opera’s first production runs Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov

Learning and Teaching with Professor Xi Zhu Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 Image: Xi Zhu, Visiting Instructor of Chinese May 7, 2020 By John Evanishyn '21Environmental Studies & English MajorYou may have heard professors say that they still feel like students, learning every day. But Visiting Instructor of Chinese Xi Zhu is a true embodiment of this idea.You may have heard professors say that they still feel like students, learning every day. But Visiting Instructor of Chinese Xi Zhu is a

A summer chemistry course…where you bake? Posted by: shortea / August 14, 2019 Image: Prof. Andrea Munro prepping dough in the Scandinavian Center kitchen for an online chemistry class of the chemistry of food at PLU Friday, July 19, 2019. (Photo/John Froschauer) August 14, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsDr. Andrea Munro didn’t design Chem 103: Food Chemistry in order to teach students how to cook — but everyone agrees it’s been a pretty tasty side effect. Munro, an

Migration exhibition offers room for reflection Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerFor Matthew Olds, being an artist wasn’t just a choice, it was incorporated into his life from the moment he was born. Olds grew up surrounded by creation. His new exhibit, Migration, in PLU’s University Gallery will be on display March 15 through April 12, with an opening reception Wednesday, March 15 from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. “Art has always been a part of my