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, her experience as an RA, and her plans to become a Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist Read Next Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU 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 PLU move-in day 2024 September 4, 2024 PLU Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Snyder named President of NADIIIAA August 16, 2024 PLU College
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browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU move-in day 2024 September 4, 2024 PLU Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Snyder named President of NADIIIAA August 16, 2024 PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson July 24, 2024 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024
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, mainstage show directed by Amelia Heath ‘15 and written by Sarah Ruhl. It runs in the Karen Hille Phillips’ Eastvold Auditorium from December 10 – December 13 at 7:30pm and December 14 at 2pm. “When I told my dad what this play was about, his first question was: ‘Is this an anti-Christian play?’ That’s a fair question,” explains the show’s director Amelia Heath ’15. “I don’t see this as an ‘anti-Christian play’ at all. It’s really touching for me to see someone struggling with their faith because for me
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has led me to a new project at PLU, too. I’m really fortunate to be working with a wonderful group of faculty and staff on developing an interdisciplinary program in Native American and Indigenous Studies here. My PLU colleagues in this project are Professors Suzanne Crawford-O’Brien (Religion), David Huelsbeck (Anthropology) and Carmiña Palerm (Hispanic Studies), as well as Angie Hambrick, Director of the Diversity Center. Working with partners and fellow educators in several Native American
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the struggle people of color faced to get ahead in a system stacked against them ― a struggle that still rings true today. Wallace experimented with that theme of institutionalized racism in his own version of the play, drawing on his own experiences as a minority in theater. “When I was thinking about what’s going on in our country, all the ridiculousness we see today ― how can this not be important?” Wallace said. “I wanted people to be able to see a different life, a different community that
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Previous Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU Read Next Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App August 21, 2024 Understanding College Costs: The Real Price You’ll Pay August 21, 2024 Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU
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encouraging his students to find theirs, as well. Professor Parker understands the Classics as “a kind of archive in which we can see highly diverse people and cultures reflecting life’s meaning in all kinds of historical circumstances.” So, he helps students to learn from ancient texts about questions and ideas that can inform, guide, and raise questions for a meaningful life. Ancient texts are not just records of the past; they also invite interpretation and ask readers to determine what they value and
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think that I write about young adults. I don’t think this genre is constrained to the age range of its main characters; there are YA readers of all ages. Adolescence is a phase in modern life that continues to resonate throughout one’s lifetime. A quick glance at Joseph Campbell’s monomyth also shows us that coming of age has been a universal subject since forever. So it’s not really about reading levels or age ranges but about the lives of adolescent characters. Maybe some YA authors have their own
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and build connections with alumni industry professionals, resulting in a rich and rewarding experience for all participants. Follow the link to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Read Previous Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice Director Read Next Transfer alum finds community at PLU on and off the court LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App August 21, 2024 Understanding College Costs: The Real
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eye-opening. I never got to learn about it really up to this point, and it was just something that led to me becoming a bit more conscious,” Kop said. “When I took Latino studies, that really opened the floodgates, learning the history and systemic issues.” Kop was so impacted he talked to Professor Emily Davidson, PLU’s director of Hispanic and Latino studies, about becoming a Latino studies minor. “That J-Term, I had Dr. Maria Chavez for Latino politics, and learning more about those systemic
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