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Professor of Music Gina Gillie recently premiered her first electroacoustic music composition at Seattle Symphony’s Octave 9. Titled “Pale Blue Dot for solo horn and fixed media,” the piece is inspired by the 1991 photograph taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft as well as Carl…
which we live. In my opinion, climate change is the greatest challenge that humanity faces right now. I’ve struggled as an individual to identify what I can do and how I can help, and it struck me that I should use my most natural talent of creating music to make an impact. In a way, this composition is a form of activism. It’s meant to provoke a reaction, cause reflection, and hopefully lead to positive change on the part of those who see it. What about this combination of image and words did you
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Cheri Souza’s philanthropy leadership is motivated by the responsibility she feels to serve her Hawaiian community. When Cheri Souza ’01, MBA ’03 first stepped onto campus at Pacific Lutheran University, the undergraduate from Hawai‘i could not have imagined her future would include redefining philanthropic efforts…
, policy, and practices, and to do that requires trusting the people with the lived experiences.” Because the Stupski Foundation wants to achieve marked and lasting change, it adopted a spend-down approach. This means the foundation will close in 2029 after infusing the two communities with all its resources. Final grants will go out in 2027, but staff are already working with grantees to prepare them for the transition and empower them for future success. The foundation is relinquishing control and
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After a year and a half of planning, production and travel, Namibia Nine will premiere on February 28 at 6:30 p.m., to coincide with Black History Month celebrations, in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. The…
Namibia was fantastic. Perhaps the most exciting art was researching these individuals in the months leading up to the trip and then finally seeing them in action,” remarked co-director Princess Reese, a student at PLU. “The nine collectively are charismatic, caring, hardworking individuals who create an atmosphere of change, agency and perseverance.” The red-carpet premiere at PLU will be attended by eight of the nine Namibian students who attended PLU in the 1990s prior to Namibia’s independence
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By Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies Are you a current Innovation Studies student? Read on if you’re interested in presenting a paper or student project at a local Innovation conference. I was contacted recently by a colleague at the UW/Tacoma who directs their university’s…
host a conference in the late Spring on the topic of innovation and change in the global economy. This year, they are inviting PLU students to present their current work if they are interested in attending part or all of the virtual conference. With the pandemic still limiting in-person opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about innovation and present some of your student work to peers in the region. To learn more about the UW/T conference, click Global Engagement
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Donors share value of Holocaust Education Last week, stories of survival and the lessons of history were on the forefront of many people’s minds. On Oct. 21, more than 150 people gathered for the Second Annual Powell and Heller Family Conference in support of Holocaust…
of the Holocaust, but the former PLU regent and namesake of the Holocaust Education professorship could have been talking about how to describe the strides the program has made. Mayer spent his youth fighting for survival. It was a time where blind hate, deception and disbelief led to the deaths of millions. By remembering the darkness of history, lessons can be learned, he said. “I think the world has changed,” Mayer said. The university has been part of a change for better understanding and
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7:15 a.m. – Mr. Lee’s special education class Aaron Lee ’02, has just arrived at his classroom from his South Hill home in Puyallup, 30 miles away. He has about 10 minutes before students in his special education class begin to wander in. He usually…
. Carlos is awake and quick to help Lee make change for an imaginary $10 bill. But this is the first time he’s shown up for class in awhile. Lee never knows whether he’ll disrupt the entire class or be the star pupil. 8 a.m. – Cascade Middle School hallways Johnson is out and about, two-way radio in hand, roaming the hallways and courtyards of Cascade, keeping a watchful eye on his students. “I like to be visible in the hallway,” he says. “I haven’t been able to do enough of that this year.” He high
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Together, the ports of Tacoma and Seattle are the fourth-largest container gateway for containerized cargo shipping between Asia and major distribution points in the Midwest, Ohio Valley and the East Coast. For this installment of Lute Powered, we interviewed three PLU alumni who are serving…
Connecting for Commerce: Port of Tacoma Executive Director Eric Johnson ’83 Read Next PLU interns combat climate change one tree at a time 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November
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This spring, I was asked by a first-year student, “What does being a Lute mean to you?” To me, being a Lute means caring–caring about thoughtful inquiry, caring about service, caring about leadership, caring about other people, caring about community, and caring about the earth. …
of thought that I could not have discovered on my own. For this, I am forever indebted to all the professors who pushed me to think differently, to question, to stand for something, and to promote justice. Their willingness, patience, and desire to help a student like myself develop the skills necessary to grow, to be inspired and strive for change is without a doubt the foundation of the success I’ve had to date and will have in the future. For me, Leslie Foley exemplifies the sort of impact
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What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that every student, whether you live on campus or commute…
housing – you can always change later if needed! Email rlif@plu.edu if something comes up or if you have questions.Learning Community Application“I love living in STEM House because I’m surrounded by people who are driven and have similar goals and ambitions as I do. I also have access to resources related to STEM and intelligent environment, it’s where I’ve found my community at PLU!” – Savannah, member of the STEM House Learning Community Read Previous All the Steps Read Next Payment Agreement
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What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that every student, whether you live on campus or commute…
housing – you can always change later if needed! Email rlif@plu.edu if something comes up or if you have questions.Learning Community Application“I love living in STEM House because I’m surrounded by people who are driven and have similar goals and ambitions as I do. I also have access to resources related to STEM and intelligent environment, it’s where I’ve found my community at PLU!” – Savannah, member of the STEM House Learning Community Read Previous All the Steps Read Next Payment Agreement
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