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PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and p https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2024/04/18/director-of-jazz-studies-cassio-vianna-receives-grant-from-the-city-of-tacoma/

PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition Cassio Vianna, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, has been awarded a grant to write a 4-movement suite entitled Invisible Garden, that blends jazz, chamber music and Brazilian music. Posted by: Liza Conboy / April 18, 2024 Image: Jazz Under the Stars featuring Vianna/Bergeron Brazilian Quintet with Cassio Vianna on piano at PLU, Thursday

On the Day of Your Jury https://www.plu.edu/music/recital-juries-for-students/program-drop-box/on-the-day-of-your-jury/

On the Day of the Jury 1. You do not need to wear your formal performance attire for the jury, but this is an occasion to dress up. Present yourself in a professional manner. 2. Bring a printed copy of your program and translations for each member of the committee (5 total). A Jury Committee member will collect them from you before you enter the stage and distribute them among the committee members. 3. You may choose one piece (movement, song or single work) from your program to begin the jury

Courses Outside the School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/course-level-grade-issues/courses-outside-the-school-of-nursing/

Any courses taken at PLU outside the School of Nursing are administered by the respective departments with regard to scheduling, evaluation, grading, etc. Grades earned in such courses cannot be disputed through the School of Nursing process outlined here, and must be addressed with the respective academic department as appropriate.

Interplay between PLU’s Student Code of Conduct and the School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/general-information/interplay-between-plus-student-code-of-conduct-and-the-school-of-nursing/

Each student associated with PLU, including each student in the School of Nursing, is expected to be familiar with and to follow all policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the university, as well as local, state and federal laws. Students are expected to know and follow conduct standards set out in the PLU Student Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations may result in disciplinary action(s) outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, up to and including

Actors explore the world of Japanese puppetry https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2011/02/28/actors-explore-the-world-of-japanese-puppetry/

February 28, 2011 Actors practiced the art of Bunraku puppetry to express Paula Vogle’s play, “The Long Christmas Ride Home.” Pictured here are David Ellis ’11 and Abigal Pishaw ’12, who play the parents in the play. (Photo by John Froschauer) Actors and puppets take audience through a bittersweet, Christmas car ride By Barbara Clements Most of us have this childhood memory – sometimes cherished, sometimes tucked away under lock and key – of the family road trip. The miseries of sitting in the

The Parkland Mural https://www.plu.edu/parkland-tour/the-parkland-mural/

Parkland’s historic Garfield Street is home to the Parkland Mural, an artful depiction of the community’s past, present, and future. The wall itself is painted an optimistic sky-blue. The eight letters of the Mural spell out P-A-R-K-L-A-N-D, each letter celebrating one aspect of Parkland’s diverse community: People, Agriculture, Recreation, Kids, Landscape, Academics, Native peoples and Diversity. Many letters depict images of the area’s rich history, such as the Nisqually people who once

Reclaiming the Southern Lushootseed Language and Culture https://www.plu.edu/prism/prism-2019/southern-lushootseed/

Norway, Sweden, and Finland and the northwestern corner of Russia. He had identified striking similarities between the language history in the Coast Salish area of Washington State and that of his own Sami people, as languages in both areas preserved traditional knowledge while also being affected by the impact of settler colonialism. So he invited Ms. Bob to teach the Southern Lushootseed language as part of the NAIS minor. Students KD Williams (center) and Ellison Roycroft (right) prepare a display

The Council https://www.plu.edu/scancenter/the-center/council/

Executive BoardThe Executive Board consists of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Outreach Group Coordinator, Activities Group Coordinator, Services Group Coordinator, and the immediate Past President. The SCC Director, the Chair of the Scandinavian Studies Program, the Curator of the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection, and a representative from PLU’s Development Office serve as ex officio members. The Executive Board conducts the business of the Cultural

The Guestbook https://www.plu.edu/hospitality/the-guestbook/

Guest CommentsWe hope you will take a few minutes to read through our guestbook and email us a comment of your own to events@plu.edu. The opinions of our guests are very important to us a we strive to continually improve the Destination PLU experience.WSU PuyallupWashington State UniversityWe have been offering WSU Urban IPM courses at PLU for more than a decade and we hope to continue this arrangement indefinitely. PLU offers a wonderful educational environment for our clients. Our

The Center https://www.plu.edu/scancenter/the-center/

About the Scandinavian Cultural CenterWhat is the SCC?Located at 12180 South Park Avenue in Tacoma, the Scandinavian Cultural Center is a 6,700 square foot facility housed on the first floor of the University Center at Pacific Lutheran University. Completed in May 1989, the Center features a great hall, three exhibit galleries, and a demonstration kitchen. A 25-foot-high, custom-carved Viking ship prow serves as a dramatic visual statement, welcoming guests to the Center. The Cultural Center