Search

year really motivated both students and faculty, and we were able to bring that motivation into the classroom through applied projects. Faculty were able to bring these issues into discussions of literature, history, philosophy, ethics, and environmental equity. How have faculty, staff and students responded to that challenge? I’m continually amazed at how my colleagues pivoted so quickly to online classrooms, how they spent the entire summer learning very different kinds of pedagogies and

of Kansas in 1981, with a major in special education and a minor in language development. He joined the PLU faculty in 1981 and since 1994 has held the rank of professor. Reisberg has contributed to the literature in special education by focusing on topics that can positively impact the lives of students with academic and behavior difficulties, among them classroom management, technology-based instructional methods, and para-educator training. He has held many roles in the School of Education and

, Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible. In this class, Finitsis asked his students to tell Hebrew Bible stories in whatever way they could. What he saw was “too good for no one else to see.” With that, “Hebrew Idol” was born. As part of the class, the student videos are subject to a vote, with top selections advancing to an awards show. The show includes viewings of the top selections, guest judges portraying Hebrew Bible characters, awards, hall-of-fame inductions and musical performances. It is

individuals, families and communities. “The launch of the MSW program at PLU signifies our bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity and justice” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As the program sets its sights on empowering the next generation of social work leaders, PLU remains steadfast in its dedication to creating a more just and equitable society.” PLU’s MSW degree is ideal for those dedicated to tackling modern social issues through education and practice. The program will prepare

decision challenges and ultimately drive growth for both profit and non-profit organizations. The program includes embedded industry client projects, company field trips, state of the art analytical techniques, and small cohorts. The courses and projects set students on the right track for a transition to the professional world.Learn more about PLU's MSMA programA cutting edge master’s degree for the modern business marketing professional.PLU’s first-class faculty provide a healthy balance of rigor and

one could be more qualified.” When speaking directly with Megan, she offered the following, “I will be playing movements from Molique’s Concerto in D minor, who was only 21 when he wrote this piece. The concerto was written for flutist Theobald Böhm who is credited with inventing the modern flute and was premiered in 1823. Molique published two versions of this piece. The second version, which I will be performing, has a completely different Andante (second) movement which was not premiered until

completely gutted and rebuilt to meet modern program needs. “I can’t emphasize enough that a fully renovated building is often a better investment than a new building, in that renovation gives us updated programmatic space for a lower cost than new,” Tonn said. Tonn said that donors have the satisfaction of immediately seeing positive outcomes for students when they help fund academic facilities. “Donors who want to make a big difference in the lives of students can of course fund endowments for student

bunch of great people,” he said. Stenson said NOMT is unique because it is student-run, so there is a different dynamic at work in preparing for the production. Although there is still a lot of work involved, he said there is a different atmosphere surrounding an entirely student-led show. Another unique thing about NOMT, Stenson said, is that students can perform more modern musical numbers because it is a musical review. Audience members will hear newer and older musical numbers, making the

a Peace Corps alumna herself. She taught English for two years in Mauritania, a large country on the northwest coast of Africa. Later, Wiley returned for doctoral work. She maintains connections with communities there. “One thing I learned in the Peace Corps was that relationship building and spending time with people was something I was really passionate about,” Wiley said. “And to some extent that is what cultural anthropologists do, we study contemporary human life.” Zylstra stressed that the

her work on Broadway as Cordelia in Falsettos, Jenna Hunterson in Waitress and Rosa Bud in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, as well as for her Off-Broadway appearance as Cathy Hiatt in The Last Five Years. She co-founded the company BroadwayEvolved. In Betsy’s master class, she will focus on nuances of performing in the musical The Last Five Years.Dr. Alana O'Farrell RogersAlana O’Farrell Rogers is the Artistic Director of Alana O. Rogers Dance Company, a contemporary dance company based in Seattle