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TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 1, 2016)- Bryanna Plog ’10 seems to have done it all in her years after Pacific Lutheran University – teaching English abroad in Colombia, writing books about travel and interning for a conservation nonprofit. But now, she says, serving as a park…
communication and global studies at PLU. She also double minored in environmental studies and English writing. Her day-to-day job includes leading tours and and answering many questions, among other duties. “It’s pretty awesome to see a 7-year-old kid sharing a cool fact about Yosemite that he remembers from when you told him,” Plog said. She said her job is a way of life — hiking, walking, enjoying the great outdoors, interacting with diverse visitors, living where she works and focusing on education and
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TACOMA, Wash. (May 9, 2016)— Works by Pacific Lutheran University senior art and design majors are on display now in the University Gallery in Ingram Hall. The exhibition includes paintings, letterpress prints, sculptures and ceramics, and will run through May 27. The University Gallery is open Monday through…
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semester. Print copies of the texts are required except where financial need or accommodations require electronic copies. ENG 395: Studies in Lit, Gender and Sexuality (Prof. Jenny James) Topic: Telling the Story Now: Contemporary Queer and Trans Voices In this upper-level literature and theory seminar, students will explore contemporary voices in the LGBTQ community within and beyond the borders of the U.S. How do we tell the story of queer and trans life today and how do we build on the literary
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. Six Word Stories, you might know, is a hugely popular (and almost perfectly self-explanatory) online and social-media concept that takes its cue from novelist Ernest Hemingway, who, according to literary legend, once was challenged to write a short story in only six words. The super-concise stories are sometimes poignant, sometimes comical, sometimes both—and addictively entertaining to read and to write. During a two-week period, 125 Lutes submitted their own PLU Six Word Stories for
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The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.
the workforce directly or pursue graduate studies. You can find PLU graduates from the Department of Social Work in hospitals, schools, and community health centers, providing support for illness, therapy, and youth services. Witness their impact in rehabilitation centers for prisoners and drug and alcohol support; experience outreach and long-term care in nursing homes and shelters. From aiding military members and veterans to leading nonprofits and shaping policies, social workers make a
Heidi Brocious, BSW Program ChairXavier Hall, Room 104 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003Anissa Rogers, MSW Program ChairXavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study, program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale. TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The…
interested in its growth into economic, cultural and educational exchanges over the years. When he was looking for a good “small place” to visit—between visits with Bill Gates and President Barack Obama—he chose his old Sister City, and the high school in Tacoma that had created an exchange with a high school in Fuzhou. When people ask why I was invited to be part of the audience at Lincoln that historic day, it is delightful to tell people that I have been part of building bridges between Americans and
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Sirine Fodstad spent nearly two decades traveling the world for work. But her story starts and ends in Norway, where she is a global human resources director for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.
,” she said, adding that Norwegians naturally gravitate toward the university’s mission. She said the emphasis on a well-rounded education, tolerance, and embracing cultural diversity are some of the many intersections between PLU and Norwegian values. “PLU core values are very linked to the Norwegian belief system.” However, she stressed, Norwegians appreciate the focus on community above all else. “There’s a lot of great connection between PLU and Scandinavia,” she said. “I hope that really
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Stephen Kitajo serves on the board for the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.
poignant. For him, the impact of setting foot on the camp’s grounds is most powerful. “We can hold these lectures and screen films anywhere,” Kitajo said, “but to do that in combination with visiting the site and really providing context to what we’re learning about is a crucial piece and a big part of why we do the pilgrimage.” Kitajo became involved with the Minidoka Pilgrimage in 2012 as an intern at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. He participated in his first pilgrimage
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The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar.
travel, on their own and as part of the wildly popular PLU Christmas Concerts, representing the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, the College of Professional Studies and the University throughout the region, overseas, and in convention performances. The Orchestras celebrate with the campus community, opening and closing each academic year by providing music at the Opening Convocation on campus and during the Spring Commencement at the Tacoma Dome. Our Ensembles The University Symphony Orchestra is
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It’s been 25 years since David Akuien ’10 was separated from his mother at age 5, 16 years since he came to the United States as an orphan.
than I lived in Sudan, Kenya and Uganda combined.” David still speaks the language of his Dinka tribe, but has forgotten many words and “elements of conversation,” he says. He worries that America’s influence on him, and his struggles with his native language, will lead family members to question his identity. My family members are going to be disappointed in me if they feel as though I’ve forgotten my values and what it means to be a Dinka and to be from our part of the world. That’s when I will
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