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  • Editor’s Note: When Lorna Vosburg Burt ’40, ’69 read our story on PLU’s annual Christmas Concerts in the winter 2013 edition of Scene magazine, she was inspired to recall—and share—her own Choir of the West story … from 1939. It was so full of history…

    enormous cone-shaped structure, we sang a special program under the direction of world-renowned composer F. Melius Christiansen of St. Olaf College in Minnesota. What a stunning appearance he made as he stepped onto the platform: He had white hair and was dressed in white from head to toe—even his baton was white! People from all over the world attended, and when the concert ended, the audience stood and cheered. It was a thrilling experience for all of us. By this time, the choir had become one big

  • When asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.” Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have…

    Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Marie Rodrigues '20English Writing MajorWhen asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.”Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have students who remain courageous, flexible

  • Tacoma, May 16, 2021 This week we interviewed Mariken Lund , a PLU junior and Innovation Studies minor who recently started her own sustainable clothing business in Norway. Mariken is an international student who normally studies Business and other subjects on the PLU campus. However,…

    Sustainability and Innovation: An Interview with Fashion Designer Mariken Lund An Innovation Studies student explains how she started ELSK the Studio Posted by: halvormj / May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021 Tacoma, May 16, 2021 This week we interviewed Mariken Lund, a PLU junior and Innovation Studies minor who recently started her own sustainable clothing business in Norway. Mariken is an international student who normally studies Business and other subjects on the PLU campus. However, during the

  • T-shirts make a splash in Brazil It’s a simple T-shirt, black cotton with silk-screened words. The white “Sojourner” across the chest identifies the PLU students as temporary guests in another country. The phrase “global citizen,” screened in Portuguese, English and Spanish on the back, represents…

    January 18, 2008 T-shirts make a splash in Brazil It’s a simple T-shirt, black cotton with silk-screened words. The white “Sojourner” across the chest identifies the PLU students as temporary guests in another country. The phrase “global citizen,” screened in Portuguese, English and Spanish on the back, represents the countries the students are visiting – Brazil and Argentina. The students are investigating the impact of globalization on South America. They are one of 27 groups currently

  • History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and

    -based explanations of past events and phenomena. History Faculty Mike Halvorson, Beth Griech-Polelle, Gina Hames, and Rebekah Mergenthal (May 2024). Through research and writing projects, internships, lively discussions, class presentations and other opportunities, students build their confidence as poised critical thinkers and effective communicators. History students can study off campus for a month or a semester in many parts of the world, earning credit that counts toward a History major or

    Professor Rebekah Mergenthal, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 109 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Assistant Vice President for Student Life Strategic Initiatives and Assessment | Division of Student Life | jes.takla@plu.edu | 253-535-7597

    Dr. Jes Takla Assistant Vice President for Student Life Strategic Initiatives and Assessment she/they Phone: 253-535-7597 Email: jes.takla@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - 157 Professional Education Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University, 2023 Master of Arts, College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University, 2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography & Fiber Material Studies, School of the Art Institute Chicago, 2006 Responsibilities Student

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  • English Department | Department of English | 253-535-7321 | Sharon L.

    to the Reforms of Henry VIII (St. Martin's Press 1996) : View Book Political Protest and Prophecy under Henry VIII (Boydell & Brewer Inc 1991) : View Book The Welles Anthology: (Ms. Rawlinson C.813): A Critical Edition co-authored with Kathleen H. Jordan (Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies (Book 75) 1991) : View Book Accolades PLU Faculty Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service - 1997 Biography Sharon L. Jansen taught English literature and

  • The Kurt Mayer Summer Scholars program offers generous financial support for PLU students who complete substantive research projects in Holocaust Studies.

    The Kurt Mayer Student Research Fellowship In Holocaust StudiesThe Kurt Mayer Summer Scholars program offers generous financial support for PLU students who complete substantive research projects in Holocaust Studies. Two or more fellowships of up to $2500 are awarded each summer for research, reading, and writing, which must lead to the creations of a major paper on a Holocaust topic. Who can apply? PLU students who meet the following qualifications at the time of application: 1. A grade point

  • Visiting Instructor of Chinese Studies | Global & Cultural Studies | xi.zhu@plu.edu | 253-535-7220

    Xi Zhu Visiting Instructor of Chinese Studies Phone: 253-535-7220 Email: xi.zhu@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-E

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  • Professor of Religious Studies and Co-director of the Center for Jewish Studies – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2015 Lutheran Studies Conference | Dr.

    Yaakov Ariel Professor of Religious Studies and Co-director of the Center for Jewish Studies – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Office Location:null Website: http://religion.unc.edu/_people/full-time-faculty/ariel/ Biography Biography Dr. Yaakov Ariel will be presenting The Complicated Road to Mutual Recognition: Interfaith Dialogue and the changing realities of Christian-Jewish relations in America. The presentation will follow Christian-Jewish relations in America since the turn of