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essays. The following is an email conversation we had with Professor Tvedt last week: Q: How did you first become interested in the issue of water conservation? Tvedt: I can identify this moment quite clearly. I got a “water shock.” I had moved from Oslo in Norway to Bergen in the summer of 1981. In Oslo the climate is comparatively dry, while Bergen is what I would call the capital of the Scandinavian rain coast. I had never given much thought to this fact, but then, in the autumn of 1981, http

, faculty, and community members how to connect to the environment, he shared a sacred song, which brought everyone in the room together with the environment. Before he began, he told the room, “I want you to listen with your compassionate hearing. Just empty your mind. Give it a chance. Relax and enjoy it. You’ll be part of something you’ll never forget. We’re going to connect everything on earth in this moment in time.” His song had four verses, which began with him singing and slowly brought in the

crosses are displayed throughout Juarez. The PLU students chose to follow this path by building an altar that looks like a large pink cross, with pictures of the women and tributes of oranges, paper flowers and a print out that tells their story. “I think it’s about empowering women,” Walker said. “Awareness is the first step.” Day of the Dead is not a mournful time, but a celebration of the lives of those who have died. Altars are colorfully built and tributes of what the dead loved in life adorn

Carnahan, Dominic Walker, and Emily Morse–perform in Lagerquist Hall on November 3, 2024. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) The finalists competed for cash prizes and a grand prize that included a trip to hear Meade perform and a private consultation with her. The competition awarded $250 for third place, $500 for second place, and $1,000 for first place, along with the trip. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) Caitlyn Babcock took home the first prize, followed by Emily Morse in second and Dominic Walker in third. (PLU Photo

“two-dimensional circle” from Edwin Abbott’s Victorian philosophical “romance” Flatland and David Tracy’s “journey of intensification into particularity” lies the passion and purpose of the humanities. Teaching humanities is about walking with students into the gap between their particular Flatland and a possible journey of intensification into particularity, standing there with them, and providing the support and challenge that makes it possible for them —if they become fascinated— to see, feel

support. The university’s Office of Financial Aid has expertise in navigating financial packages that keep student’s college careers a reality. Getting the most bang for their buck really boils down to working with financial aid counselors, working ahead and providing as much financial information as possible. Filling out the FAFSA is a must and the sooner the better, even if it is just initial information, Soltis said. “The more they can give us, the better we can work with the information,” Soltis

career Jolita exhibited unique gifts for recognizing the needs of children and providing them the support and positive regard that allowed them to flourish. The Jolita Hylland Benson Chair exists to advance these goals for children today and into the future. Reisberg received a BS in education with minors in history and English from the University of Texas in 1971, his master of education in special education from the University of Arkansas in 1972, and his doctorate in education from the University

, 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

,” said Boyden, “we all came to the sport not knowing how to play.” Ultimate is a combination of several sports – the play is fluid like soccer, but there are two end zones like football. It is played with a single Frisbee – called simply a “disc” – which must be caught in the opposing team’s end zone to score a point. Ultimate is unique because, by rule, there are no referees – players are charged with enforcing the rules among themselves. It is a part of a player’s code unique to the sport called

1992. At PLU, Nance conducts the Choir of the West, Choral Union, and teaches classes in choral conducting. Nance holds bachelors and masters degrees from West Texas State University and the Doctor of Musical Arts from Arizona State University. He has studied conducting with Hugh Sanders, Douglas McEwen and David Stocker, and composition with Joseph Nelson and Randall Shinn. Nance is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and has held many state and divisional offices