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APO Production, “In the Garden of Live Flowers” opens March 7 In the Garden of Live Flowers: A Fantasia of the Life and Work of Rachel Carson, by Attilio Favorini and Lynne Conner, opens March 7 in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts,…
captivation of the whim in classic fairytales. She knew little of Rachel Carson before encountering the play, but found her story compelling, universal, and an invaluable piece of history. The play follows Rachel Carson during the research and writing of her book Silent Spring, which is credited with launching America’s environmental movement. As she struggles to complete her book, she fights her progressing cancer and factions of American enterprise that launch a crusade against her reputation. Carson’s
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Below are links to Mortvedt Library or open web materials by panelists and PLU faculty participating in the Wang Center 2022 symposium, HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL . Article: Healing, a Concept Analysis Firth, K., Smith, K., Sakallaris, B. R., Bellanti, D. M., Crawford,…
by Sarah Robinson, accessible from the Mortvedt Library book shelves. Giovanna Urdangarain Articles by Giovanna Urdangarain, accessible from the Mortvedt Library website. Print books in the collection on similar topics: BF637.F67F65 2009 Forgiveness and reconciliation : psychological pathways to conflict transformation and peace building BF637.F67F67 2000 Forgiveness : theory, research, and practice BJ1476.F67 2001 Forgiveness and reconciliation : religion, public policy & conflict transformation
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For Kiyomi Kishaba, the act of translating Spanish texts is more than simple transcription. It’s an act of rebellion against historical oppression. Kishaba, an English Writing and Communications double major and a Theatre and Hispanic Studies double minor, worked with Professor Rona Kaufman in 2019…
record these stories, which is why I think our project is really important,” Kishaba said.Through their research, Kishaba and Professor Kaufman were able to piece together a timeline of migratory patterns and policies in Uruguay, discovering that a Jewish population had been present in the country well before World War II. Kishaba’s biggest takeaway is that there is value in paying attention to history. “I think this project made me realize how much of history isn’t recorded yet, and how much of that
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In June, PLU’s Kinesiology Team—Emily Whittaker ’21, Alyssa Pociernicki ’22, and Brianna O’Malley ’21—finished third in the 2021 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Knowledge Bowl. “This achievement is significant to us and PLU because it shows how great our undergraduate program is and…
the study of human movement. It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to successfully pursue graduate programming or entry level professions in the field. Read Previous Discipline Dash: Professor Ami Shah on Global Studies Read Next PLU Media Lab students win Emmy for
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The University Gallery opens its fall semester’s final show with the annual Juried Student Exhibition on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, with a reception that night from 5 to 7 p.m. Works will be on display until December 12, 2012. The reception is open to the…
Interpretive Fellow at the Portland Art Museum and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor for Portland State University. “Kate brought her considerable experience to the process, and was able to draw themes and resonances out of the large pool of works to create a cohesive, and very strong, collection,” Mathews says. Read Previous Education and Journalism: Hard work and worth the effort Read Next Director of Forensics receives grant to help build a Sustainable China Debate Association LATEST POSTS Meet
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Recycling those hard to get rid of tech items Finding a place to put an old computer or all the stuff that came with it is no easy matter.“People don’t want to throw it in the trash when they have it at home, so it’s…
partnership, it is a perfect fit, Robins said. The non-profit organization hauls away those hard-to-dispose-of tech items and refurbishes them for community organizations in need of, let’s say, a computer. If the items aren’t able to be reused for education, work training, etc. then the products are broken down into reusable plastic, glass and so on. “Anything that can be reused is our number one priority,” said Steve Vinzant, with Tru Recycle. That way those items don’t end up in a landfill, he said
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Mathlete coaches teach students on cracking the equation for success, and math! By Joel Zylstra On Tuesday, March 13, about 100 PLU students, local middle schoolers, parents and math teachers gathered in the UC Scan Center for Family Math Night to showcase their commitment to…
Math Professors Bryan and Celine Dorner has served over a thousand kids from more than ten schools over the past eight years. The program exists to highlight the importance of math despite a bleak outlook cast by attention to test scores state and nationwide. Currently, approximately half of the 13 Mathlete coaches have declared math as their major. Other students represent a variety of majors including education, psychology and social work. The program is also supported by the leadership of Math
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H2O Project Beginning Wednesday, April 11 a group of PLU students from various campus organizations – including Campus Ministry, Sustainability, G.R.E.A.N., and the Wang Center – are launching the H2O Project. From April 11 until Earth Day April 22, students are taking the H2O challenge…
the community, particularly youth and women, are able to continue their education, participate in micro finance programs, and learn about ecological conservation. The project team is inviting all to take the pledge, which you can do HERE, and donate if able. A donation of $12 or $1 a day during the pledge is suggestion and can be made at the Campus Ministry office located in the lower UC. There will be a kick-off event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11 in the MBR amphitheater and
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TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community. PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the…
honored to partner with our two outstanding community high schools and grateful for the great work they are doing in our community.” — PLU Admission Read Previous Study Away Fair Presents Global-Education Opportunities—Including a Caribbean Class With President Krise Read Next Brockton Gates ’12 Gets off to a Strong Start at Seattle Startup Porch COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private
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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 14,2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Partnerships and Professional Development has joined with the Tacoma Principals Association for a program that will allow Tacoma Public Schools principals to complete their Administrator Professional Certifications through PLU. All Washington principals and program administrators are required…
benefit of access and affordability for community leaders who need to complete this program, PLU’s intent is to serve the community schools on its doorstep and embody the values of care, compassion, service, difference and leadership. “The Administrative Professional Certificate is an important step forward for the state certification system,” said Dr. Frank Kline, dean of PLU’s School of Education and Kinesiology. “The number of administrators who need it has been increasing significantly, and PLU
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