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identifying as disabled — though I have a hidden disability — I was fully welcomed to participate in the program,” she says. “I was never made to feel like an outsider.” She curated her items through the lens of critical disability studies. “Museums globally are asking questions about objects they have that were stolen or donated,” she says. “Museums are asking important questions about whether those objects should be there, what to keep or return. With some objects that can’t be returned, the museum’s
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Chinese Studies major Natalie Burton graduated magna cum laude from PLU in 2013, but she might have taken her most high-profile class just this year: an “Up Close With the Masters” session with Vladimir Feltsman, one of the best-known concert pianists in the world. “Up Close with the Masters” classes are intimate work sessions put on by Portland Piano International each season in concert with its recitals. Offered to the public, for free, the classes provide young musicians an opportunity to see and
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offered annually. Mexico is a consistently popular destination. Williams notes that both PLU’s Hispanic Studies program and current issues could be fueling that trend. Interest in peace and conflict studies in Oslo, Norway, is also on an upswing. One of the highlights of that program: students get press passes to a briefing for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Steves says politics and global issues have changed how he approaches his travel career. Study Away ProgramsGet the biggest bang for your buck
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Tobago, Norway, England and China are offered annually. Mexico is a consistently popular destination. Williams notes that both PLU’s Hispanic Studies program and current issues could be fueling that trend. Interest in peace and conflict studies in Oslo, Norway, is also on an upswing. One of the highlights of that program: students get press passes to a briefing for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Steves says politics and global issues have changed how he approaches his travel career. Study Away
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clip of sun shining through the leaves of a tree. Fade to black.] Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the features, processes and history of the earth. Earth scientists are central to addressing the challenges and issues facing the world in the 21st century, such as global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources. As an Earth Science major at PLU, you’ll get to take courses ranging from conservation of natural
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. Some of these resources can be downloaded for free. You should also have a metronome and tuner as well as a pencil handy at all lessons (and rehearsals). The following resources are things you should definitely purchase, if you have not already: Required Materials Kopprasch, 60 Selected Studies (comes in 2 books) Mel Bay’s Anthology of French Horn Music Douglas Hill’s Warm-ups and Maintenance Sessions for the Horn Player Other solos, etudes, and orchestral resources will be assigned as we go and
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a common passion for teaching and engaging our students and continue to learn and strive for excellence. As Dean, I am fortunate to hear time and time again about the incredible impact that we make and it makes me proud. I encourage you to keep connected with our School through our various media sources – SOACtivities, Facebook, Twitter, and of course, the SOAC website. Please feel free to connect with me directly at cbennett@plu.edu. Sincerely, Cameron Bennett, Dean School of Arts and
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, the motivation arrives! What are some of the experiences that have defined your work? One thing I’ve learned with absolute certainty along the way is that every experience defines the work. Of course some more than others, but everything an artist makes is a self-portrait. There’s no way around it. We’re all compelled to put “form”- in whatever discipline or media- to something we hold as true but can’t articulate any other way. Any genuine, rigorous art-making impulse and motion must come from
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. Hundreds of thousands of hikers use the trail annually, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Thru-hikers — those who make the entire trek in a single trip — finish the journey in about five months on average. Woodsmith said she isn’t a thru-hiker, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t covered a lot of ground. She had walked 1,600 miles by the end of August, documenting every step of the way and sharing it with a dedicated social media following. Pacific Crest Trail MapAn overview map route of
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faculty advisor in your major area have your back! Do I have to be Lutheran or Scandinavian to attend PLU?No. Our name reflects the people who founded the school in 1895, but it does not wholly describe our students, teachers, or curriculum. Lutheranism (Protestantism) was born in a university by a university professor, Martin Luther, and the legacy of “thoughtful inquiry” pervades our blend of liberal arts and professional studies. We have chapel and religion classes, and opportunities to investigate
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