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PLU senior Kelly Hall prepares to graduate with an indigenous studies major she designed herself Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 6, 2016 Image: Image: Kelly Hall ’16 is graduating this spring with an individualized major in Native American and indigenous studies. (Photo courtesy of Hall). May 6, 2016 By Natalie DeFord '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 6, 2016)- Kelly Hall couldn’t decide on a major when she first came to Pacific Lutheran University. “I didn’t know for sure

care of the Earth.” A native of the Netherlands, Tegels hails from a small town in the southeastern part of the region, called Ottersum. He developed an affinity for music early in life, learning the keyboard at the age of 13. Soon he started filling in for the organist at the local church, and from there his music career grew into a life-long vocation. Tegels earned degrees from the University of Iowa, the New England Conservatory in Boston and the Stedelijk Conservatorium in Arnhem, located in

Jazz Under the Stars concert lineup announced Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / May 2, 2016 Image: 15th Annual Jazz under the Stars in 2013 in the Mary Baker Russell Amphitheater (Photo/ John Struzenberg ’15) May 2, 2016 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerThe 2016 Jazz Under the Stars series will begin on Thursday, July 7 in the outdoor amphitheater of the Mary Baker Russell Music Center on the PLU campus. This annual summer concert series is FREE to the public, PLU’s gift to our community. The series

Wind Ensemble’s World Premiere of Echo Chambers Posted by: Kate Williams / March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 By Kate Williams '16The PLU Wind Ensemble performed the world premiere of Echo Chambers on March 10, 2019. Echo Chambers came about after a conversation during a national conference in 2017 between Ed Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at PLU, and Peter Van Zandt Lane, Assistant Professor of Composition and Director of the Dance Center for New Music at the University of Georgia

vocalist Sommer Stockinger on Thursday, July 12. The university event is in its 14th year and has featured returning and new artists every summer. The concerts are free to the public and a perfect way to enjoy jazz in the setting of the Mary Baker Russell building’s outdoor amphitheater. Along with the series being free, refreshments are provided and star charts are passed out for those interested in viewing the night sky from the campus’ observatory. Keck Observatory nights are planned for Aug. 2, 9

Cece Chan: First-Year Student, Long-Term Goals Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 28, 2020 Image: In her first year at PLU, CeCe Chan has contributed to and lead on matters of social justice within education while pursuing a major in political science. February 28, 2020 By Lora ShinMarketing & Communications guest writerTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2020 ) — Cece Chan’s activism awakening came in high school. As a third-generation Asian young woman, she realized Seattle Public Schools’ majority

overwhelmed and scared I wouldn’t make friends.”It turned out there was no need to worry. Hernández ended up making friends all over campus, particularly after getting heavily involved in PLU’s clubs and events. As a Nevada-raised, queer student of color, they sought out—and found—friends within the Feminist Student Union club, Latinx Unidos, and Prism, a PLU space for queer, trans, and gender non-conforming students. Over the past few years, Hernández has also worked as the PR director for ASPLU, as the

January 18, 2008 APO, Vpstart Crow support student directors The recent influx of students into PLU’s theater program has caused some growing pains. The department only produces a limited number of shows each year. With more students in the program, there are fewer opportunities for everyone to act, design and build sets, create costumes and get their shot at directing, explained senior theater student Julie Wolfson. “The problem comes in that there are more graduating seniors who need

February 28, 2008 Senior attends national seminar, gains insight Harvard. Columbia. Northwestern. These were the titles my peers listed off. When my turn came, I proudly stated, “Breanne Coats, Pacific Lutheran University.” Being selected as one of 19 students from around the nation to participate in the National Press Foundation’s “Introduction to Washington for College Journalists” program was a surprise and such an honor. The program took place Feb. 16 to 20 in Washington, D.C. After being

October 27, 2008 When Anchormen Attack. A look at media bias. Comments about whether Sen. Barack Obama is “black enough” or is just “an affirmative action candidate.” Remarks about Sen. Hillary Clinton’s “cleavage.” And finally political operatives chastising the mean-spirited media for harassing Gov. Sarah Palin with foreign policy questions. All these examples – and quite a few more – of how the media deals with race and gender in presidential elections will be the topic of a discussion at an