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Christmas at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU is pulling out all the stops for the 2015 Christmas Concerts in celebration of PLU’s 125th Anniversary. Lutes are invited to be a part of history in the making by purchasing a ticket to the 125th Anniversary Gala Concert on Friday, December 11. Attendees will enjoy a pre-concert reception with plentiful hors d’oeuvres and champagne before the concert. This special one-night-only performance will be recorded and broadcast on Christmas Eve and Christmas 2015

that has looked like in their own lives. Dodson urged listeners to be genuine advocates and have real conversations in uncomfortable situations — the metaphorical talk with a relative at the family Thanksgiving table. Read Previous PLU’s Dr. Dean Waldow recognized with prestigious Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award Read Next Jordan Levy: Anthropology and a Just Society COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are

July 27, 2011 New Chair places Lutheran tradition in a 21st century context When an anonymous donor committed to give PLU $1 million to endow a Professorship in Lutheran Studies, followed by other donations to put the endowment to chair status at $2 million in gifts,  it was more than simply establishing another chair on the PLU campus. Samuel Torvend, Chair of Lutheran Studies. (Photo by John Froschauer) With this chair, PLU reached yet another level of distinction by which it sets itself

April 25, 2012 Prominent sociologists visit PLU to discuss self-injury Renowned sociologists Patricia and Peter Adler are scheduled to give a public lecture on self-injury from 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 7 in room 201 of Xavier Hall at PLU. The Adlers are prominent sociologists with decades of experience conducting in-depth studies of social groups including drug dealers, pre-adolescent cliques, resort workers, and collegiate athletes. PLU is one of only two northwest campuses they are visiting to

collaborated on many others, including as a featured artist for Postmodern Jukebox. Between recording commitments, Logan has shared the stage with Alabama Shakes, Meghan Trainor, Pharrell Williams, the Commodores and the Boston Pops. Logan has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and the Grammys and has recorded a duet with Gloria Estefan, her childhood hero. Logan now brings her award-winning collaborative skills to the PLU Weathermon Jazz Festival, thanks to a generous endowment established by PLU alumnus

focused on the children. When she received her award last week, several of the children who attended the first celebrations –now in their late 20s – spoke about their memories of Cunningham and the event. “They still remembered,” Cunningham said. “That makes me feel like we did it.” Cunningham lives her life with purpose, and she always knew she wanted to serve others. She’s currently working towards her master’s of business administration and the next chapter in her life: helping people understand

student responses to a topic or question. A free account with Poll Everywhere can you get started with integrating simple formative assessments. Peer Learning: Spend any time around teens and young adults and there’s no denying the effects of peer learning. Look for opportunities to utilize group projects, student presentations, and peer feedback. Collaboration tools and clear directions help to set students up for success when working in groups. Creativity and Personalization: When assigning projects

view across a never-ending traverse, but rather the uplifting feeling of completion. “You know with almost every mountain I’ve climbed there’s a certain point when you start getting close, it’s hard to explain, but you know you are going to make it,” Nelson said. “It’s kind of a strange experience,” he said. “There are no excuses. I’ve eliminated my excuses. Then you look around and go ‘what’s next?’” Last May, Nelson summited Mt. Everest. He has now summited the highest peaks on five of the seven

assistant principal, helping to create a dual-language program. PLU’s intensive one-year principal preparation program enrolls a small cohort — Peterson’s included just 15 students — that encourages collaboration and sharing ideas. It fosters the development of professional relationships with instructors, many of whom hold administrative positions in area school districts.Principal Preparation ProgramLearn more about the one-year program and apply“It makes it very realistic,” Peterson said. “They’re

September 23, 2009 ‘We were made to move’ By Chris Albert When Professor Colleen Hacker was lecturing on the psychology of marathon running, a student in the audience began to think: “I can do that.” “Being able to share what you love with someone who also loves it is one of life’s greatest joys,” Hacker said. “To me it’s the best part of being a life-long learner.” In her spare time, PLU Professor Colleen Hacker runs marathons. In her spare time, Hacker runs marathons and hikes across