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MediaLab explores issues of diversity with premiere of documentary series, ‘A World of Difference’ Posted by: Todd / February 23, 2018 February 23, 2018 By Helen Smith ‘19Contributing writer, Marketing and CommunicationsTwo episodes of a new four-part MediaLab documentary project is set to premiere this spring. The series, titled “A World of Difference,” explores issues of diversity, including gender, race, immigration and social class. The first two segments, about immigration and gender

, discerning one’s vocation in the world, and service to the advancement of life, health, and wholeness.TicketsFree – $8 Purchase  “What we could not say openly we expressed in music, and what we know as ‘jazz’ is something more than just dance music. When we dance it is not a mere diversion or social accomplishment. It expresses our personality, and, right down in us, our souls react to the elemental but eternal rhythm, and the dance is timeless and unhampered by any linear form.” — Duke Ellington in ‘The

admissions, but still they matter because they get media attention and prospective students look at them,” said PLU President Thomas W. Krise. “While we’re pleased with our rankings and we want to continue to make sure we are included in those that are most popular, choosing a university is a far more personal and subjective matter, and what will be important to a student’s educational experience can’t always be summed up simply in arbitrary rankings.” Krise pointed to a recent article in The New York

desk or in cell signal-challenged areas such as Morken Center and the Library basement. Design Lab with 18 computers and design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. The enhanced Design Lab now includes 18 iMacs with design and media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Audacity, and iMovie. This space can be used for scheduled technology workshops and course-integrated technology instruction. The instructor podium provides touch-screen switching and control among devices such as a desktop

February 23, 2009 Making strides at a feverish pace To say Maureen Francisco, ’99, is a go getter would be selling her short. A list of her accomplishments runs long and seems to have no end. She calls it just a start to her “things she wants to do before she dies list.” She’s always wanted to run in a marathon. Well, she’s run in four. She wanted to be a television reporter and has done work in multiple markets. She wanted to work for a non-profit. She’s the media director for Child United

translates to “the ongoing catastrophe,” in reference to the ethnic cleansing that occurred in 1948. I am going to argue that ethnic cleansing never stopped, it just changed form. Are there other motivations for pursuing these research topics, outside of your interactions with Palestinians in the military? I can’t deny the human rights violations aspect of what is happening in Palestine, since I am able to follow Arabic speakers and Palestinian farmers on social media, who are just trying to live their

and honor its victims. After months of research, I was traveling to D.C. and New York City as part of a team of three exploring anti-Muslim sentiment in America. More specifically, how mainstream media has influenced its spread, the social implications for American Muslims and the greater American public today, and how to mitigate its harmful effects.“Beyond Burkas and Bomber: Anti-Muslim Sentiment in America” is the upcoming documentary produced by PLU’s MediaLab, premiering on April 11 at 7 p.m

station, it was difficult in the beginning to keep up. This story didn’t just change daily, it changed hourly. That creates logistical challenges when writing and producing for broadcast, to keep your coverage relevant and up-to-the-minute. As a digital journalist for our station, I leaned heavily on social media sharing and web-first reporting in the beginning. As numbers of COVID-19 cases grew, and the scope of those affected changed, we adapted to take a big-picture approach. Our top priority now

visiting the GivingTuesday campaign page and support PLU mental health resources. Read Previous Longtime faculty member Karen McConnell named AVP and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer Read Next The search for truth: adolescents, the church and social media (op-ed by PLU Counseling Center director) COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how

legs” and have been successfully upgraded: the Regency room (UCTR 203) and the Scandinavian Cultural Center (UCTR 100). These two venues are heavily used year-round by various PLU and external groups. This makes it very important for these spaces to have bullet-proof media systems that will get the job done day in and day out. For users, the only difference that will be apparent is the addition of an HDMI input for laptops and other media input devices. On the inside of the podiums and audio