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November 3, 2008 Wearing purple to raise awareness about abuse The color purple was dominating the PLU Campus last Wednesday as more than 900 students, faculty and staff wore purple T-shirts in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month.“I just think it’s really visual and it shows the support of something,” said PLU student Melissa Coch, who organized the event as part of PLU’s Voices Against Violence. They wore them throughout the day and in the evening a few hundred gathered in support

to everyday habits, from pleasure to decadence and suffering, public health crises, and so much more. On Wednesday, February 17 at 5pm, Pacific Lutheran University presents “Food and Narrative” in the Garfield Book Company’s Fireside Lounge. The event uses food to explore the 2016 SOAC Focus Series theme: storytelling. Conley along with PLU Communication Professors Amy Young and Justin Eckstein will be presenting. The three foodies have worked on several papers together exploring how the

The Story Depends on the Teller: Book Arts in the Pacific Northwest opens March 9 Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 Some books are shipped from Amazon, others are found cataloged in libraries, under beds with lost socks, digitized in e-readers, collecting dust on shelves or housed on nightstands. Other books are labored over, crafted with care, written, printed, drawn, sculpted and bound with artist hands. As part of the 2016 SOAC Focus series on Storytelling, the

Major Minute: Communication Posted by: mhines / September 19, 2024 September 19, 2024 Curious about what it’s like to major in Communication at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Amy Young breaks down the essentials of the program, from the dynamic courses you’ll take to the real-world skills you’ll gain. Whether you’re into film studies, media, public relations, or digital storytelling, this major is about empowering you to make an impact in today’s fast-paced communication landscape. Watch

. “So that style of radio is very close to my heart.” This fall, Rich is pairing their love of audio storytelling and theatre education to create an independent production of “The War of the Worlds.” Based on the H.G. Wells novel, the show’s themes include colonialism, superstitions and prejudices — topics Rich believes are still prevalent today. “I can’t speak to what H.G. Wells was thinking when he was writing it, but a lot of it is more inwardly reflective,” Rich said. “The Martians coming down

to each other and the Earth, we do to ourselves.  It was a powerful message for the PLU community as we seek to fully embody the inclusive community that we aspire to be.  Read on to learn more about Dr. Finney, her research, her ability to ask tough questions and her remarkable storytelling. The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Getting

book “Modern Poetry in China: A Visual-Verbal Dynamic,” which explores the phenomenon of poet-artists in contemporary China in its final chapter. His forthcoming book takes a deeper look at their visual and poetic work. Both were the catalyst for a partnership of artists in China and Washington state — six from each area — who have created a mixed-media visual arts exhibition that will culminate in a symposium held jointly by PLU and the Seattle Asian Art Museum later this month. The artwork and

, Davis, will deliver a keynote titled “Humanizing Deportation: Research and Care in the Hérida Abierta,” that features the role of storytelling in healing. Elena Calderón, University of Arizona doctoral student and formerly undocumented person, presents “UndocuJoy in Practice: Healing through Joy, Storytelling and Therapy.” Sharon Suh, professor of theology and religious studies at Seattle University, explores trauma and healing from the perspectives of Buddhism and neuroscience, with attention to

. My work can be viewed individually or as a group to encompass everything that makes up what we like to call, “Luteball”.Sophia Lewis BIO Sophia Lewis is from Federal Way, Washington. She began to dabble in the visual arts only recently starting with painting and sketches. This eventually led to her exploring the three-dimensional art world, which is where she found her true passions. Sophia has always been interested in storytelling. She is fascinated by humanity: the emotions, our interactions

skills to offer unique visual communications. On Innovation Prof. Halvorson: What is your innovation process? What inspires you to design? Prof. Tsuneoka: I often get visual inspiration from words or phrases rather than any direct visual inspiration. Even though I know the meaning of the phrase, “monkey business”, in my mind, there is a monkey in a suit dancing when I hear these words! Ideas like this motivate me to draw. When I play with words or look for interesting phrases, it’s easier to