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One of the most powerful and enduring of Greek tragedies, Medea, opens the last week of October on the PLU Eastvold stage. In this famous tragedy, Medea centers on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who has won the dragon-guarded treasure of the…
century, being interpreted as a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of Medea’s struggle to take charge of her own life in a male-dominated world. Not only is Media a women, but also a foreigner. Deep questions regarding what property is, a women’s place in society, infidelity and the rights of children abound. On the surface, one could argue that it is a play about divorce, but in reality, it is dealing with power. Who has it, how is it wielded and what are the consequences.Jeff Clapp, Associate
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Kathryn Einan ’22 is a self-proclaimed “book nerd.” She is a triple major in Literature, History and Nordic Studies with a minor in Chinese. She has a deep love of learning and hopes to become a teacher one day. “There are so many interesting things…
challenges of our contemporary world. Keep reading to learn more! Read Previous Yaquelin Ramirez’s ’22 passion for helping others leads to a future in healthcare Read Next Around the PNW: Students head to Seattle for a concert LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine
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New program preps Lutes for service around the world Pacific Lutheran University’s ties to the Peace Corps are impressive, and they haven’t gone unnoticed. More than 260 Lutes have joined the service organization, which sends trained volunteers around the world to help countries meet their…
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
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Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…
that have shaped contemporary culture and society. The program encourages historical reflection, creative problem solving, and ethical leadership across campus. To prepare for this year’s Benson Lecture, PLU students are studying how early computer science instruction has influenced business and the economy in a wide range of courses, including offerings from Innovation Studies, Computer Science, Philosophy, Education, and the School of Business. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Halvorson
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PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more! R.J. Tancioco R.J. Tancioco has served as the music…
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
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The Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West, Choral Union and the University Symphony Orchestra perform the North American premiere of the “St. Matthew Passion” by Sven-David Sandström, one of the world’s best-known composers, on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 at 8:00 pm…
18 and under---------------------- Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Wednesday, March 23, 2016FEATURED ARTISTS Sven-David Sandström, ComposerNo composer has made such an impression on contemporary Swedish musical life as Sven-David Sandström. His catalogue of works, which includes some 300 compositions, gives proof not only of an impressive productivity, but also contains an amazingly wide range: everything from magnificent operas and oratorios to intimate choral and chamber music. With his unlikely
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Lutheran Studies Conference 2013 Breaking rules, honoring the ordinary, opening up God: Lutheran perspectives on Jesus of Nazareth The Lutheran Studies Conference will take place at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 26. All presentations – which will begin at 2 p.m. – will take place…
question, “Who was Jesus?” There is, however, a different question to consider: “Why is Christ?” Ramshaw’s presentation will focus on four Christological images embedded in ancient texts and contemporary hymns that open up, rather than narrow, the Christian understanding of God. Ramshaw is a graduate of Valparaiso University (B.A.), Sarah Lawrence College (M.A.), Union Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ph.D.). Her doctoral dissertation is a study of the poetry of
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TACOMA, Wash. — Earlier this week, officials from the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline the process for both universities’ current students and alumni applying to select graduate programs at the partner…
to a wide range of careers in social service and mental health agencies, as well as on preparing graduates to become certified as school counselors. The public health program prepares graduates to respond to contemporary challenges in public health at the local, regional, national, and global levels. PLU’s AACSB-accredited MBA program focuses on strategy and innovation, and offers optional concentrations in healthcare management, technology and innovation management, entrepreneurship and closely
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PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more! R.J. Tancioco R.J. Tancioco has served as the music…
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
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Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…
that have shaped contemporary culture and society. The program encourages historical reflection, creative problem solving, and ethical leadership across campus. To prepare for this year’s Benson Lecture, PLU students are studying how early computer science instruction has influenced business and the economy in a wide range of courses, including offerings from Innovation Studies, Computer Science, Philosophy, Education, and the School of Business. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Halvorson
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