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Scholarship, Sleep, and Self in the Pandemic Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Jenna Muller '22English Writing MajorNancy Simpson-Younger sits at her desk, poised to explain how communicating remotely is completely different from speaking face-to-face, when a loud bang sounds from behind her.She laughs. “That was my cat knocking the little whiteboard off the back of the bookshelf.” She considers the question again, saying, “There are moments like that, that you don’t expect

countries or origin, many of the Austrian children did not go back, but instead emigrated to the U.S., Australia or settled in the UK. “Most did not go back,” Brade said of the Austrian children. “They felt disowned by their country. Many spoke of when German troops came marching into Vienna, and how neighbors, who had been nice the day before, suddenly came out and supported the Nazis.” “They did not want to be identified with being Austrian any more after witnessing that.” Regardless of their

world as much as it was a part of being transformed for the world. Learning the language of others takes us out of our own frame of reference and places us into theirs, enabling us to understand, serve, and care for others where and as they are, not where and as we want them to be, or as they make themselves available to us. However, according to Luther, languages taught only for such purposes are dangerously incomplete at the university. For what we call, in the PLU mission statement, “thoughtful

and Aretha Franklin. Stockinger has been performing Jazz since the age of 17, and began regularly gigging at local venues throughout Western Washington, particularly in Tacoma and Seattle. Stockinger regularly sits in at Kelley’s in downtown Tacoma. She was mentored by big-band legend and bassist Red Kelley, who was best known for playing with Buddy Rich and Stan Kenton during the reign of the big band. July 19 – Tracy Knoop Tracy Knoop received his musical training at Berklee School of Music in

institutional reform, but to remain focused and persistent. He said King epitomized that approach, staying remarkably focused on the end goal of equity for all and avoiding an “us-versus-them” pitfall. Jodock is eager to meet Lutes and call them to courageously do just that – “to create justice, wholeness and peace in the world,” he said. Read Previous PLU religion professor Seth Dowland discusses his new book “Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right” (Podcast) Read Next Lutes at the Legislature

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and Baillon said that the students will have the opportunity to brainstorm a way to share their experiences and knowledge with their peers at PLU. “Doing nothing will isolate the experience,” Baillon said. “This will allow students to integrate the experience into their everyday lives.” Oshiro said that is one aspect of the trip that is most meaningful for her, and she is passionate about not only gaining knowledge, but sharing that knowledge with her peers. With the revolutions happening in

the PLU Summer Scholars program. (She didn’t know she’d also meet her husband there, Erik Brannfors ’95.)Once she arrived on campus, the biology major met now-retired biology professor Art Gee, who ignited her passion for research. Gee encouraged her to apply to medical school, which she did, graduating from the University of Washington in 1999. “Gee was one person at PLU who made a big impact in my life,” she said. And she’s so glad she took the plunge into med school and into research. After

quantifiable measures that help our students find a meaningful place in our complex world. We are helped in this endeavor by a strong relationship with the Synod in our collaborative review of Campus Ministry and Congregation Relations; by a number of PLU alumni who, encouraged by their growth and learning at PLU, have entered the Lutheran Volunteer Corps; and by recent graduates who have entered into public ministry and credit PLU professors who offered them encouragement.  This alumna and parent is

through its commitment to the advancement of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and questioning, the preparation of citizens in service to the world and to its ongoing reform. Read Previous National Parks postage stamp series features photo by PLU alumnus, self-taught photographer Read Next PLU School of Nursing program earns $350,000 grant to continue commitment to helping underserved communities COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker