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task of constructing a Latino civil-rights narrative that is inclusive, self-critical and wary of nostalgic renderings of the past.” Cunningham will moderate a discussion between faculty experts from the University of Oregon and the University of Washington-Bothell. Titled Re-segregation as Curriculum: Examining the Relationship Between Activism and Scholarship on the New Segregation, the session opens with a summary of the history of desegregation policies and the trend toward racial resegregation

had his fair share of flaws, especially concerning his romantic life. “Hermann Broch was a complicated man,” Dr. Jenkins said. “He certainly was not an angel. He did have high ethical standards that he set for himself in terms of doing things for other people, but he was kind of a serial womanizer. He was not built to be in a relationship with one person.” Dr. Jenkins was awarded the Hermann Broch Fellowship by the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University. For the entire month of

internship with Tacoma Housing Authority. Kang—a communication and political science double major from Auburn, Washington—was connected with THA through Degrees of Change’s Seed Internships program which helps pair local university students with internships throughout the Greater Tacoma area. “I was inspired to go local because I’ve loved PLU for four years and I wanted to use the skills I’ve been building to benefit and leave an impact on the community that surrounds me,” Kang said. Kang works as a

practice, and class meeting schedules – to examine how the two formats often differ.   Direct Instruction In the flipped model, students typically receive instruction at home in the form of online videos or tutorials. Flipped models emphasize active, exploratory learning building upon foundational knowledge obtained before class meetings. In the blended model, direct instruction can occur either online or in-class.  Methods are mixed or matched to meet the needs of the lesson. Blended instruction also

Lagerquist – Behind the Scenes (Pre-Installation) Posted by: Jenna S / January 8, 2014 January 8, 2014 by Patrick Wakefield Out With the Old The Lagerquist Concert Hall in Mary Baker Russel has been used for recitals and events since the building was constructed in 1997. While many people attend the events in the hall, few know of the work being done in the production room right next door. Over 1500 concerts and events have been captured using the audio and video recording hardware inside this

completed in as few as 14 months, or over the course of 26 months. Classes occur in the evenings and are a mix of traditional and hybrid in design.2. Theory to Practice FocusUses evidence based, best practices that critically evaluate, integrate and apply current, primary research and established theoretical concepts. Coursework focuses on building an evidence-based practice through rigorous coursework applied to real-world situations. All students complete an applied project as part of the program.3

quickly realized she didn’t like acting or auditioning. So, she spent a year at her community theatre doing everything else — building sets, hanging lights, painting, stage managing and making copies. Those experiences, hard work and camaraderie inspired her to study to be a lighting and scenic designer. “In scenic design, I create the world the characters inhabit, and in lighting design I convey the emotion of moments, often without the audience ever noticing.” In 2012, she moved from the busy

, Chattanooga, TN Monday, January 26, 8:00 p.m. Shared concert with University of Tennessee Wind Ensemble John R Cox Auditorium in Alumni Memorial Building on campus, Knoxville, TN Wednesday, January 28, 7:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, Nashville (Brentwood), TN Thursday, February 5, 8:00 p.m. Lagerquist Concert Hall, PLU (Homecoming Concert) Streaming Live at http://bit.ly/plu-webcast Read Previous December 14 concert shows brass program’s strengths Read Next PLU opera opens Handel’s ‘Alcina’ this January

in professional conferences is important for building industry  connections, growing relationships, and elevating the work at PLU. The pandemic has most assuredly made these goals more difficult; however, professional opportunities remain an important part of the PLU experience. Dr. Vianna’s participation in the 2022 Jazz Education Network conference gave him a chance to learn from colleagues across the globe via clinics, workshops, concerts, and panel discussions. These new ideas, educational

return. “But I kind of pulled myself out of that hole,” Angela says, “and just pushed myself to finish prerequisites through Pierce College.” When she returned to PLU last year, heading straight into organic chemistry with Yakelis, she was undaunted. “I told myself, ‘If I can do O-chem, I can do anything,’” Angela says. “And I did it.” Now, she’s weighing graduate school options and building her network with connections to researchers at Reed College. Angela’s tenacity comes, in part, from her