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hope you’ll enjoy these glimpses into what the PLU Division of Humanities has been up to. And I hope you’ll follow up with me (obrien@plu.edu) if you have any updates about how these stories strike you or how you yourself are using the skills you learned at PLU. All best, Kevin J. O’Brien Dean of Humanities Read Previous The Future of Classics at PLU Read Next Learning to Pay Attention to the Environment and Religion with Professor Sarah Robinson-Bertoni LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022

oppression, to reflect on our relationship to these systems of power, and to act. It is not enough simply to honor the memory of the dead—we must transform the practices of the living. Only in addressing such issues will PLU become a model of inclusive excellence, a place that examines itself through the lens of justice and makes change accordingly, and, ultimately, a place of true belonging. The Listen campaign launched this fall is a step in our long journey.  Radical inclusivity and justice for all is

watched mushers cross the finish line, talked with the biggest names in mushing, celebrated with fans of all types, and soaked up Alaska’s history and culture. To witness and take part in such a communal celebration, such a testament of humanity and of the Great Alaskan Wild changed me. I want to strive like mushers do and celebrate like Alaskans — in reflection of the past, and in hope for the future. Read Previous The Rose comes home Read Next Gift for all-purpose field primes athletic facilities

movies intimate his masculinity in how they use color. While pastel pinks and greens are the colors of Emma’s wardrobe and home, Knightley’s home and Mr. Woodhouse’s study feature gold and red—colors associated with Christmas, yes, and with wealth and royalty. The color palette reflects the means and power that Knightley and Mr. Woodhouse hold in their community. But it is significant that while Mr. Knightley’s entire home is adorned in those colors, Mr. Woodhouse’s study is the only explicitly

A conversation with novelist Mari Matthias ‘94, author of “The Runestone’s Promise” Posted by: Zach Powers / November 9, 2022 November 9, 2022 Mari Matthias ‘94 loved diagramming sentences back in the ninth grade. Later, she served on the staff of Saxifrage, PLU’s student-run literary and art magazine, during all four of her years on campus.Matthias describes herself as a self-taught novelist. “Once I decided to write the book, I started really paying attention to how authors crafted stories

Welcome to Ordal Hall! If you're looking for a vibrant community where learning goes beyond the classroom, Ordal is the place to be! Posted by: mhines / April 2, 2024 April 2, 2024 Learning Communities at Ordal One of the highlights of living in Ordal is the opportunity to be part of the Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) Communities. These communities are more than just places to live – they’re hubs of connection, growth, and support. Here is a glimpse into each of the DJS

Asking Historic Questions: Beth Griech-Polelle, PLU Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 By Beth A. Griech-PolelleKurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust StudiesI think we have all heard the infamous phrase, “Those who do not know the past are condemned to repeat it.” For most historians, asking questions about our shared past forces all of us to confront uncomfortable truths about the past with the hope that we learn from choices that people

come to see me, it’s like wanting to become a poet, they may want to have a backup plan,” Youtz laughed. “Like teach or maybe drive a forklift.” Of the 700 students involved in PLU’s music program each year, maybe 160 of those are actually music majors. Within that group, there are maybe five composition majors. Many go on to attain master’s or doctorate degrees and end up teaching at universities. Or some may decide to keep the degree as a hobby. For Youtz, composing has always been in the

more flexible. Increased reliance on computer-assisted instruction is likely to intensify this distinction. Also, language must be codified and reduced to a set of rules if teachers are to have any hope of explaining them to students. This model corresponds somewhat to the Saussurean distinction between langue and parole. Langue represents the idealized, abstract system that constitutes a given language, whereas parole is any one particular speaker’s appropriation and implementation of that system

Concert Hall at 6 p.m.Pfeifle died Aug. 29, just before he planned to return to PLU for his sophomore year. Following the news, President Thomas W. Krise asked the entire Lute community to join him in remembering Pfeifle’s vigor, spontaneity, leadership and hopes for the future. The celebration of life next week will provide an outlet for all Lutes to remember those qualities and more. The ceremony is one of many ways the campus community is honoring Pfeifle, who was an active member of Outdoor