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Jacob Taylor-Mosquera ’09 was 18 when he returned to Colombia. Although he considered it a homecoming, it took several more visits for him to truly feel at home.
himself of the generational poverty and lack of educational opportunities he’d witnessed during his sojourns back to Colombia. “I would say to myself ‘if they are in the kind of situation they are, and I get to be here, then I really need to get it together.’” Eventually, an introductory Hispanic literary studies course — taught by Carmiña Palerm, associate professor of Hispanic studies — eliminated his indecision, and Taylor-Mosquera was back on track. “It was all about Latin American history and had
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heritage.PLU's Scandinavian HeritageScandinavian immigrants and their descendants have had a distinct influence on Pacific Lutheran University. Since its founding in 1890 by Norwegian minister Bjug Harstad, PLU has nurtured its Nordic roots. Today, evidence of these strong Scandinavian ties is seen in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, the Scandinavian Cultural Center Council, the Norwegian and Nordic Studies Programs, and the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection (located in the University Library
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PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance Posted by: Liza Conboy / January 29, 2024 January 29, 2024 By Liza ConboyPLU College of Professional Studies Beginning in Fall 2024, PLU will be welcoming Dr. Justin Murphy-Mancini as the Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance. Murphy-Mancini began organ study at age 10, beginning his journey in church, “quite literally as soon as I was tall enough to reach the pedalboard,” he
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PLU Department of Communication launches Film and Media Studies concentration, beginning fall 2018 Posted by: Kari Plog / April 3, 2018 Image: MediaLab students film on location for one of their many award-winning documentary film projects. (Photo courtesy of MediaLab) April 3, 2018 By PLU Department of CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (April 3, 2018) — In response to years of student inquiries and interest, Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Communication announced a new concentration in
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-7307 Name: Alexus Hamilton (alexus.hamilton@plu.edu) Department: Marriage and Family Therapy Committee Seat: Expires 2027 Contact: 253-535-8167Core Curriculm Committee (CCC)Membership for 2024-25: Name: Rebecca Wilkin (wilkinrm@plu.edu) Department: Global and Cultural Studies Committee Seat: Expires 2025 Contact: 253-535-7313 Name: Wendy Gardiner (gardinwl@plu.edu) Department: Education Committee Seat: Expires 2026 Contact: 253-535-8342 Name: Neva Laurie-Berry (larien@plu.edu) Department: Biology
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overwhelmed and scared I wouldn’t make friends.”It turned out there was no need to worry. Hernández ended up making friends all over campus, particularly after getting heavily involved in PLU’s clubs and events. As a Nevada-raised, queer student of color, they sought out—and found—friends within the Feminist Student Union club, Latinx Unidos, and Prism, a PLU space for queer, trans, and gender non-conforming students. Over the past few years, Hernández has also worked as the PR director for ASPLU, as the
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Yannet Urgessa ’16 has lived on three continents and speaks five languages. But it took coming to PLU for her to feel comfortable in her own skin for the first time.
said. Urgessa said her PLU experience has been pivotal in strengthening her values as a global citizen, but she said it isn’t easy for everyone to embrace cultural immersion. To help her fellow international students get the most out of their experience abroad, Urgessa became an international peer advisor (IPA). IPAs usher new international students through their first week at the university, offering them advice, guidance and support as they navigate their new community. Urgessa uses her role to
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institution was reorganized as a university in 1960, reclaiming its original name. It presently includes a College of Health Professions, College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Professional Studies, and both graduate and continuing education programs. PLU has been closely and productively affiliated with the Lutheran church throughout its history. It is now a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, owned by the more
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Pacific Lutheran University Organ Studies. Most lessons are taught on the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, a wonderful instrument well known to the organ world, nationally and internationally
. PLU is located just minutes from Tacoma’s bustling arts scene, about 40 minutes from downtown Seattle, and about one hour from Mount Rainier National Park. It is a school of about 3,100 students, of whom nearly 600 participate in some way in music programs and ensembles. We offer many experiences that are open to all majors: large ensembles such as band, choir, jazz and orchestra, plus smaller ensembles for guitar, percussion, piano and chamber groups. For those who want to focus their studies in
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The visiting writer series events are intended for members of the audience to speak with visiting authors about their writing, their lives, and the subjects of their books.
Visiting Writer Series 2023-2024The Visiting Writer Series at PLU is sponsored by the English Department, with support from the Office of the Provost. Bella Bravo and Miranda Morgan Thursday, April 11, 2024, 7PM, Regency Room – AUC 203AboutJen Soriano Jen Soriano Thursday, November 2, 7PM Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUCAboutCascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry A Celebration with the Editors: Elizabeth Bradfield, CMarie Fuhrman, Derek Sheffield
Visiting Writer SeriesDepartment of English, Administration Building, Room 209 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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