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  • University, who will speak on the role gospel music in African American theology, history and liberation movements. Dr. Richard Nance, Director of the Choir of the West at Pacific Lutheran University, will present on the unique and influential history of choral music in our Lutheran colleges and universities in the United States. The PLU Choir of the West will join us for a Hymn Festival in Lagerquist Concert hall, led by Paul Tegels, University Organist at PLU, featuring song and narrative about

  • requirements such as endorsement testing.Admitted Students Beginning Summer or Fall 2020Undergraduate Students We have updated the following timelines due to impacts from COVID 19 WEST-B Deadline: Six weeks after all testing centers are fully open E-certification profile, Pre-Residency Clearance, and Liability Waiver Submitted: September 11 Fingerprint Deadline: October 30 We will accept P grades for pre-requisite courses taken at PLU from Spring semester 2020 and only Spring semester 2020. Graduate

  • In January 2017, Pacific Lutheran University was the benefactor of the Thorniley Collection by WCP Solutions (formerly West Coast Paper). The collection of antique metal and wood type and printing and binding equipment originated with William O. Thorniley (Bill), who from the age of nine, was fascinated by type when he was given a small printing press for Christmas. During his lifetime he traveled extensively in his job, and was constantly on the lookout for old fonts of type. From Alaska to

  • Foundation and other funding sources support the project. “Although millet is a culturally and nutritionally important food in Asia and Africa, it’s not commonly grown in western agriculture, so there’s not a lot of research,” Laurie-Berry says. A similar process of genetic experimentation refined rice production around 50 years ago. “After we figure out which genes control yield, the center will cross-breed those traits into disease-resistant varieties adapted for growth in India or Africa,” she says

  • known as green millet, the grain is a high-protein food staple and more nutritionally dense than rice. The National Science Foundation and other funding sources support the project. “Although millet is a culturally and nutritionally important food in Asia and Africa, it’s not commonly grown in western agriculture, so there’s not a lot of research,” Laurie-Berry says. A similar process of genetic experimentation refined rice production around 50 years ago. “After we figure out which genes control

  • the overthrow of apartheid in South Africa to the civil rights movement in the United States; all these efforts began through the acts of ordinary people, he noted. Sometimes spectacular acts are called for, as in the story of Moses, but other times, great events begin with simple actions, such as a tired Rosa Parks deciding to stay “and refusing to move” on a bus. Tutu was the keynote speaker in the event that included performances by the PLUtonic and Hermonic a cappella groups, as well as songs

  • identifies the insects, working in and outside the lab studying the spread of West Nile virus. Blakney said it was PLU’s commitment to global citizenship, social justice and environmental conservation that helped her discover her vocation in public health. “It’s easy to get lost in numbers and statistics,” she said. “Having had that encouragement at PLU to think about social justice and environmental concerns helps humanize the numbers.” Blakney long assumed she would go to medical school. But after a

  • 201, Regency Room, CK West, SCC Allan Belton, “Leading a university in anxious times” Melanie Cunningham, “Intercultural development inventory” Jen Rude, “Spiritual practices for anxious times” 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Workshops 2 | AUC 133, AUC 201, Regency Room, CK West, SCC 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break 3:45pm – 4:00pm: Break 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Workshops 2 | AUC 133, AUC 201, Regency Room, CK West, SCC Ralph Flick, J.D., “Legal considerations for leaders” Margaret Marcuson, “Managing anxiety about money

  • 201, Regency Room, CK West, SCC Allan Belton, “Leading a university in anxious times” Melanie Cunningham, “Intercultural development inventory” Jen Rude, “Spiritual practices for anxious times” 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Workshops 2 | AUC 133, AUC 201, Regency Room, CK West, SCC 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break 3:45pm – 4:00pm: Break 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Workshops 2 | AUC 133, AUC 201, Regency Room, CK West, SCC Ralph Flick, J.D., “Legal considerations for leaders” Margaret Marcuson, “Managing anxiety about money

  • microphone (an internal mic on your computer will work if there are no other distracting noises) as well as a stable Internet connection. West-E Test: Students will need to take and pass the West-E.  Be sure to select to have your scores sent directly to PLU during registration for the test. Pedagogy Assessment Earn a B- or better in all endorsement coursework You must also submit all required paperwork in a timely manner and pay tuition and fees as they are due. Not complying with the requirements may