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July 7, 2008 Tutoring program touches refugees The makeshift classroom buzzed with life as dozens of Somali Bantu children worked with PLU student-volunteers to solve math problems, sound out words and learn their colors. Jessica Baumer ’09 tried to get 13-year-old Murjan Jatar to focus on completing his math homework. But the middle schooler, who calls himself “Tex,” insisted she first read a rough draft of a love letter he wrote for his girlfriend. Like most teenagers, school is the last

PLU’s MediaLab Premieres Latest Award-Winning Documentary on Campus April 23 Posted by: Sandy Dunham / April 17, 2015 Image: PLU’s MediaLab premieres its latest documentary film on campus on April 23. April 17, 2015 By Anne-Marie Falloria '15PLU MediaLabTACOMA, Wash. (April 17, 2005)—Pacific Lutheran University’s MediaLab will host the on-campus premiere of its most recent documentary film, Waste Not: Breaking Down the Food Equation, on Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. in the Studio

about yet another racially-motivated incident in our country, we have another stunning situation to process: The resignations of the University of Missouri’s top two administrators represented a remarkable coup for student protesters, who have long demanded that leadership deal with their concerns about pervasive racism, among other issues on campus. But the looming question now – for Mizzou and for every college campus in the nation – is what happens next? How does a university create a climate in

Teaching during a Global Pandemic Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Jacqueline Jackson '22English MajorProfessor Rings sits in the basement of his house in Downtown Tacoma explaining the difference between being online versus in the classroom during a global pandemic.The room is more dimly lit and quiet than a classroom, and the discussion feels homey. There was no hum of a projector or the fan of the computer or students rustling around in their backpacks or eating whatever it

Staff Conversations with President Belton Posted by: Julie Winters / April 17, 2018 April 17, 2018 The responses to the survey conducted by the PLU Staff Council in Fall 2017 affirmed that the most important role we play is in making sure that our voices, as PLU staff, are heard by our leadership.To that end, the staff council arranged two opportunities for members of the staff to have a group conversation with President Belton. Any staff (exempt or non-exempt) were welcome to attend to ask

privilege. But the main reason is pretty simple.“It’s just the right thing to do,” she said. “It’s not all about us.” The latter often makes white people uncomfortable, said Ciabattari, associate professor of sociology at Pacific Lutheran University. But it’s a conversation they must have, she stressed. “If someone is disadvantaged, someone’s advantaged inherently,” she said. “It’s important for whites to acknowledge the learning process.” It’s easy to overlook whiteness, she added, since it is seen as

Lutes Show Passion for Vocation with National Teaching Achievement Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 2, 2015 Image: Dannielle Hanson ’08, ’10 is one of 35 Lutes who are members of the 2014 class of National Board Certified Teachers. (Photo courtesy Dannielle Hanson) March 2, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (March 2, 2015)—Displaying their vocational passion for teaching, 35 Pacific Lutheran University alumni graduated from the 2014 class of National Board

May 9, 2012 Professor Colleen Hacker brings experiences working with world-class athletes to students at PLU. Athlete. Coach. Educator. By Katie Scaff ’13 PLU professor of Movement Studies and Wellness Education Colleen Hacker rarely uses hypothetical situations to help her students learn new concepts—as an athlete that has competed in five different sports on the national level, and a mental skills coach that has worked with some of the world’s best since 1995, there aren’t many situations

February 1, 2010 Your PLU Idol is… By Chris Albert This year’s PLU Idol winner pulled out all the stops, making all of Lagerquist Concert Hall his stage and getting the crowd singing along to his original song. But the reason behind Taylor Hagbo’s performance madness wasn’t just to be crowned the third PLU Idol, but to catch the eye of a girl.  The reason behind Taylor Hagbo’s performance madness wasn’t just to be crowned the third PLU Idol, but to catch the eye of a girl. “I sort of did it on

7pm and 8pm in the Studio Theater. This year the One Act Festival titled, “???” will revolve around the theme of uncertainty. The three question marks represent each show, which presents characters who are hesitant of something: “Cacophony of Idiocy” written and directed by Conner Wayne Brown, “Roommate Wanted” written by Katee Wilson and directed by Dane Ostlie-Olson, and “Just Found Kelly” written by Conner Wayne Brown and Katee Wilson, directed by Madisen Crowley. “Each show is very different