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Competition will not be the choir’s last. “Singing on an international stage with outstanding choirs from all over the world is an experience students in the Choir of the West will remember for a lifetime. It is made all the better by our successes in these events, which brings great visibility to PLU and our music program,” Nance said. “I hope we will continue to participate in festivals and competitions as we tour abroad in the future.” Read Previous PLU Jazz Day in Seattle May 3 Read Next PLU Lecturer

, helping to strengthen international ties and increase our country’s global competitiveness. In 2013, Pacific Lutheran University ranked No.18 on the Peace Corps’ list for small schools, with 15 undergraduate alumni from PLU serving overseas. The year before, PLU produced nine volunteers. As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps volunteers work at the grassroots

Personal Empowerment Team) and Sex+, as well as the educational programs we do for targeted populations, such as athletes, students studying abroad and incoming students,” Warwick said. “More importantly, I am looking forward to learning other ways of ‘doing’ prevention education that I can bring back to PLU so we can enhance and expand our current programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for me professionally as well as for PLU to be again recognized as experts and leaders in the area of sexual

flourish. My sincere thanks to the Acting President Task Force for their careful consideration and thoughtful deliberations. Please join me in congratulating Allan and Joanna on their new roles, and in supporting them through this important transitional period. Best regards, Ed Grogan Chair, PLU Board of Regents Read Previous MediaLab’s ‘Changing Currents’ nominated for Emmy Read Next Lutes to teach English abroad through Fulbright Program COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

have the same impact on students’ lives.” After her undergraduate degree, she traveled to England to earn her MFA at University of Exeter. World-renowned Shakespeare expert, Professor Peter Thomson, drew her there. When she got to Exeter, she developed the impression that Thomson had been trying to retire for years, but as a student-favorite, they just would not let him leave. It was also during her time in Exeter when she studied with Phillip Zarrilli, who would become the topic of her

care of the Earth.” A native of the Netherlands, Tegels hails from a small town in the southeastern part of the region, called Ottersum. He developed an affinity for music early in life, learning the keyboard at the age of 13. Soon he started filling in for the organist at the local church, and from there his music career grew into a life-long vocation. Tegels earned degrees from the University of Iowa, the New England Conservatory in Boston and the Stedelijk Conservatorium in Arnhem, located in

have the same impact on students’ lives.” After her undergraduate degree, she traveled to England to earn her MFA at University of Exeter. World-renowned Shakespeare expert, Professor Peter Thomson, drew her there. When she got to Exeter, she developed the impression that Thomson had been trying to retire for years, but as a student-favorite, they just would not let him leave. It was also during her time in Exeter when she studied with Phillip Zarrilli, who would become the topic of her

, including study away, but I also want to give credit to the Peace Corps Prep certificate program for really nurturing Margaret’s passion. Dr. Katherine Wiley was so instrumental in guiding students through that program, and considering the multiple sides – good, bad, and in the middle – of volunteer work.”  Today, Chell is in her first year of medical school in Pasadena, California. She finds the work demanding but says that by reminding herself why she wants to become a doctor she can get through the

of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” To meet the environmental challenges we all face, we need more places to model sustainable practices, to study and to try out new ways of living responsibly and being faithful stewards of God’s creation. In this way, too, the world needs more PLU. A Global University For PLU

Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so! Read Previous Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Read Next Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13