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TACOMA, WASH. (August. 31, 2016)- The sale of KPLU from Pacific Lutheran University to Friends of 88.5 FM was finalized on Tuesday, August 30. Friends of 88.5 FM, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local National Public Radio affiliate, officially took ownership of…
PLU and Friends of 88.5 finalize sale of KPLU Posted by: Zach Powers / August 31, 2016 August 31, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August. 31, 2016)- The sale of KPLU from Pacific Lutheran University to Friends of 88.5 FM was finalized on Tuesday, August 30.Friends of 88.5 FM, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local National Public Radio affiliate, officially took ownership of KPLU at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday. In a sale approved
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Forum; and the moderator for the Ruth Anderson Public Debate Series. He teaches class such as Applied Research, Argumentation & Advocacy, Introduction to Communication, and Gender & Communication. Dr. Eckstein’s research explores argumentation and debate. His work has appeared in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, The Quarterly Journal of Speech, Western Journal of Communication, Communication Studies, Contemporary Argumentation & Debate,The Journal of Argumentation in Context
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reflection on this subject begins with the “Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies” course, which serves the minor but is also a general education course open to all PLU students. Professors from the history, English, German, religion, social work and Hispanic Studies departments worked together to create the course to allow students to investigate the intersections of dehumanization, violent oppression, cultural destruction, and war. “We wanted to highlight the interdisciplinary and global focus
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Digital Exhibits University History Timeline Explore major events in PLU history with this interactive timeline. View Timeline Campus History Tour Explore the history of PLU’s campus on a 3D map with archival photographs and audio. View Exhibit A Queer History of PLU A Queer History of PLU follows the experiences of four queer PLU community members and three of their allies using archival materials and new interviews with the participants. View Exhibit JFK PLU-UPS Convocation President John F
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Established in 2022 through a gift from David and Lorilie Steen, the Steen Family Symposium brings informed speakers who challenge current thinking and propose healthy change to the PLU campus for
Stewardship After the Boldt Decision 7:00PM, Scandinavian Cultural Center What does it mean to be a trustworthy collaborator? During this keynote panel, we will listen to relationships that developed out of the Boldt Decision and how they have worked to be co-stewards for salmon. Panelists: Fred Dillon, Councilman, Puyallup Tribe of Indians Willie Frank III, Chairman, Nisqually Indian Tribe Jason S. Spadaro, Executive Director, Washington Forest Protection Association J.T. Wilcox, Washington State
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Two of PLU’s most important Gateway programs — Telemark and Oslo — connect PLU to its roots while also teaching students about contemporary Norway.
partnership with Pacific Lutheran University. They develop lifelong transformation and establish a cultural exchange between campuses in both places, she says. The Gateways punctuate PLU’s educational mission that was established in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers — a commitment to the values of Lutheran higher education. Two of the most important Gateways connect PLU to its heritage — programs in Telemark and Oslo, distinctively different locations in Norway. Claudia Berguson, program director for the
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This is the online exhibition of the PLU African Art Collection. Beginning in 1972 and continuing through 2011, Pacific Lutheran University has been the honored recipient of nearly 60 pieces of
years a number of these objects have been on display in the Mortvedt Library, where a small exhibition space has been created in the stairwell leading to the third floor. The masks, figures and other objects that comprise the collection represent works from 16 countries and the creative output of artists from nearly 30 cultural traditions. This online exhibition is the final project of 15 undergraduate students in an Introduction to Museum Studies workshop-class in Spring semester 2015. The
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By Michael Halvorson, Professor of History. Welcome to our blog—the place for learning everything about History at Pacific Lutheran University! Today’s post is about PLU History major Michael Diambri ‘18 , a Lute who graduated in May with a B.A. in History along with minors…
Michael Diambri Receives Gilder Lehrman History Award Posted by: halvormj / July 31, 2018 Image: Michael Diambri receives award in New York City, June 2018. July 31, 2018 By Michael Halvorson, Professor of History. Welcome to our blog—the place for learning everything about History at Pacific Lutheran University! Today’s post is about PLU History major Michael Diambri ‘18, a Lute who graduated in May with a B.A. in History along with minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and Literature. Like
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Former three-term State Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson, Ph.D., succeeds, Frank Kline, Ph.D. TACOMA, WASH. (July 7, 2016) – Terry Bergeson, Ph.D., has joined Pacific Lutheran University as interim dean of the School of Education & Kinesiology . Bergeson has extensive experience in state education,…
Tacoma and as a teacher and counselor in public schools throughout Massachusetts and Alaska.About PLUPacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement. With distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities, PLU helps its 3,300 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their vocations in life. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in Tacoma says it didn’t seem like a big deal, since he never really experienced overt discrimination himself. Now, he says he knows…
different standards than their white peers and being treated as though they don’t speak English well based on their race. CURTAIN CALL Maria Cruse, another senior teaching assistant majoring in women’s and gender studies, said the J-Term course was “an act of service,” not just a standard learning opportunity. “I enjoy being a social justice educator,” Cruse said. “This was another platform to do that.” Many of the students were eager to tell their stories, she said. They did so in front of a crowd on
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