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DIVERSITY, JUSTICE, AND SUSTAINABILITY Diversity, justice and sustainability (DJS) are core values at PLU. At many other universities, you see these three values independent from each other. Here, we see them as interconnected and woven into the fabric of PLU and its students. DJS are intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience, and growth. You will find a place of acceptance, open-mindedness, and compassion. No matter your background, faith, gender identity, or orientation, we can
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Sustainability @ PLU Hospitality Services & Campus RestaurantsPLU recognizes the importance of sustainability, so much so that it is integrated into the University mission statement, “to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other persons, for their communities and for the earth.” It is the responsibility of not only the students, but the faculty and staff as well, to become conscious of their effects on the environment and to help us make strides
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, thought and action, philosophy provides a much needed voice in PLU’s mission “to empower students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other persons, for the community and for the earth.” Philosophy can also challenge humans to think critically about their relationship with the rest of nature – hopefully before it’s too late. PLU philosophy professor Erin McKenna regularly teaches “Philosophy, Animals, and the Environment” and publishes and presents in the area of
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, the most trying time of all. [1] Words. Words are the heart of the Humanities. Whether they are in English, Spanish, Latin, or Greek. Italian, French, German, Norwegian, Chinese. Words are like images. Words are images. Words become music to the attentive ear. So there is a natural affection between the Humanities and the Creative Arts. Both biblical testaments attest that, “In the beginning was the Word.” Both reveal the divinely creative power of words. For the Gospel of John in the New
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depending on configuration – about half of Eastvold’s former capacity. By removing those extra seats, architects were able to create space for an orchestra pit, and greatly enhance the acoustics and the sightlines. The sound, lighting, rigging, and other technical infrastructure is state of the art. Phase II also includes many changes not related to theater. PLU’s cherished Tower Chapel is restored, renamed the Ness Family Chapel, thanks to a $2 million gift from Kaare and Sigrunn Ness, Arne Ness ’69
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Student athletes at PLU are connected to their team, to their university, and to the greater community, with multiple opportunities for meaningful service and leadership. PLU is an NCAA Division III school and part of the fiercely competitive Northwest Conference, where we compete against eight other private schools in Washington and Oregon. 11 team national championships 57 individual and relay national champions 252 Northwest Conference championships 68 NCAA Division III All-Americans 391 All
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1992. At PLU, Nance conducts the Choir of the West, Choral Union, and teaches classes in choral conducting. Nance holds bachelors and masters degrees from West Texas State University and the Doctor of Musical Arts from Arizona State University. He has studied conducting with Hugh Sanders, Douglas McEwen and David Stocker, and composition with Joseph Nelson and Randall Shinn. Nance is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and has held many state and divisional offices
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respected, more fearful, and in many places, under attack, because of their differences. MediaLab’s four-part series, A World of Difference, investigates how communities experience diversity and ultimately asks the question: How do we value difference?EpisodesI: Immigration // El Paso, TX II: Gender // Portland, OR III: Race // Sedalia, MO IV: Class // Richwood, WVPlease join us for a theater screening of the first two episodes, followed by a Q&A discussion with guest panelists. Admission is free, and
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universities today. The presentations will be given virtually via Zoom. Day 1 (May 26) https://plu-edu.zoom.us/j/94172284230 Day 2 (May 28) https://plu-edu.zoom.us/j/93713959793 Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 4:10-4:30pm - Connor Lemma4:30-4:40pm - Q & A“Canto porque la guitarra tiene sentido y razón”: la historia de Victor Jara y música revolucionaria en Chile / “I Sing Because the Guitar Has Sense and Reason”: The History of Victor Jara and Revolutionary Music in Chile”4:40-5:00pm - Bayley Gochanour5:00-5
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freshman year as part of the First-Year Experience. The First-Year Experience does not pertain to transfer students. What is the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) requirement at PLU?Candidates for degrees from the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.) degrees must meet Option I, II, or III below. Candidates for the B.A. with a major in English and for the B.A. in global studies must meet Option I. Candidates for a B.A. with majors in music must meet Option I or II of the
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