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CCES welcomes Kristin Menson as new Director In late August, PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) welcomed Kristen Menson as its new Director. Kristin comes to PLU from Louisiana State University (LSU) where she was the Program Manager in the Center for Community…
faculty to incorporate service-learning in their courses, helping students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and curricular and co-curricular service experiences, and supporting the various community partners that welcomed students and faculty into their work in the community. Kristin earned a Master of Education in College Student Affairs and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University. In addition, she holds a Certification in
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What have some of our recent graduates done with their degrees in Psychology? PLU Psychology Alumni found employment as: Live-in assistant at L'Arche Tahoma Hope, a member of the International
Graduate School Master’s programs in: Counseling, University of San Diego Developmental Psychology, San Francisco State University Educational Policy, University of Washington Industrial-Organizational Psychology, San Francisco State University; University of Idaho Marriage and Family Therapy, PLU Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle; Central Washington University Organizational Psychology, Claremont Graduate University Philosophy, University of Oregon Physical Therapy, University of
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2016)- In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration. The opera’s first production runs Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20…
DepartmentLearn more about Fiery Jade and other events DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES “It’s a pretty feminist take on what is a very patriarchal ancient culture, and maybe that, in some ways, is the point,” Youtz said. Cai Yan was born in 177 A.D., and the opera follows her life as a “a daughter, a wife, a mother, a poet and musician,” according to a statement at the beginning of the libretto. As the daughter of a former prime minister, she was subject to exploitation but was also afforded an opportunity for immense
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Professor Melissa Michal, an accomplished author and teacher, joined the English Department as a visiting creative writing professor for the 2018-19 academic year.
all the spaces where they talk about their writing. She brings this perspective into the classroom to help focus her students and to help them professionalize their craft. However, she still encourages her students to have fun with their writing because that is what produces their strongest pieces. She hopes to influence them as her mentors have influenced her. The cover of Professor Melissa Michal's most recent book with art by Indigenous Artist Natasha Smoke Santiago. Image courtesy of Feminist
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The Department of Geosciences at Pacific Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track position in hydrogeology at the level of Assistant Professor to teach beginning September 1, 2015.
affirmative action. Submit application at https://employment.plu.edu/postings/3133. Required materials: cover letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and potential research plans with undergraduates. Three confidential letters of recommendation will also be requested by PLU upon application. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled. For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Rose
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Assistant Professor of Education | School of Education | jwright@plu.edu | John Wright teaches special education methods courses, as well as courses in assistive technology, autism, and behavior management.
philosophy. He is dedicated to preparing the next generation of educators to be compassionate, thoughtful, and inclusive professionals.
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Nonfiction, Fiction | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Aram Mrjoian is the editor-in-chief of The Rumpus and a 2022 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellow.
, I want you to feel a sense of authority over your work. My reading selections and recommendations will often mirror this philosophy—I enjoy readings that showcase an author’s risks and challenge or subvert commercial expectations. As a workshop leader and mentor, I center collaborative conversations in which you can explain your reasoning and make a case for how you have put together a specific piece of writing. From there, I enjoy asking questions and discussing benefits and opportunities for
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PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) Keynote Speaker U.S. Rep. Denny Heck Headlines Sept. 23 Conversation About Democracy By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will mark Constitution Day on Sept. 23 with a keynote address by U.S.…
Sawyer (D-29th District) and PLU faculty members Kaitlyn Sill, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Mike Schleeter, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Panelists will share their perspectives on the strongest and weakest parts of the U.S. governmental system as designed under the Constitution—what is working, what is not working, whether it is working as intended—and then take questions from the audience. The event will be Livestreamed at https://www.plu.edu/lutecast/. Read Previous PLU
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This mask is in a darker color than the other Makonde facemask in the PLU Collection. On this mask the hairstyle is that of seven narrow, “shaved” spaces between each of eight rows of hair.
culture and history, but were produced as part of this way to financially support Mozambique’s fight for freedom. Finally it should be noted that female feminist leaders started their own lipiko after the war using clay to make their masks. This didn’t fare as well as wood because clay is more fragile and therefore breaks easily, so they began using cloth. Women have only used clay and cloth as masks; there is no record of women using or wearing wooden masks. – Emma McCain ’17, Anthropology Sources
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The Department of Communication at Pacific Lutheran University stands in solidarity with those demonstrating and protesting both here and around the country against the state violence repeatedly enacted against people of color generally, and Black Americans specifically. Breonna Taylor was shot to death in her…
: Police Violence against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea J. Ritchie; and Beyond Hashtags: Racial Politics and Black Digital Networks by Sarah Florini, among others. We believe it is important to recognize Black feminist thought as a basis for thinking about social justice. We encourage students who want to be allies to also continue to learn and reflect. We recognize the double-bind our Black students and students of color are experiencing, as Black and Latinx communities are
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