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The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar.
PLU's Musical HeritageHistorian Philip Nordquist reports that the first faculty member hired in 1892, as the fledgling academy was preparing to open its doors, was a music teacher, “the energetic musician Carlo Sperati.” Music has continued to be at the center of campus life since that time. The University Symphony Orchestra has long been one of the most important centerpieces of a stunningly rich musical calendar. Unique among the musical ensembles on campus, the orchestra plays a role in
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November 4, 2011 Marcus Borg, who serves as Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland and Hundere Chair of Religion and Culture Emeritus in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University, presented a lecture entitled, “Speaking Christian: Reclaiming Christian Language,” on Wednesday, November 3, at the 6th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture. (Photo by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) Jesus scholar identifies need to reclaim Christian language By Katie Scaff ’13 There’s an
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A day in the life as a cancer research center intern Posted by: Zach Powers / October 9, 2023 October 9, 2023 PLU chemistry major Elijah Singleton ’25 takes us with him for a day in the life at his summer internship at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle. Read Previous Breana Downs ’24: A summer soaring with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Read Next Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the
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Yesenia Arellano ’13 discusses her work as a bilingual mental health counselor Posted by: Silong Chhun / September 28, 2021 September 28, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsPLU alumna Yesenia Arellano ’13 was recently honored by the City of Tacoma during National Hispanic Heritage Month for her work as a mental health counselor providing bilingual therapy to diverse community members and an immigrant clientele. Yesenia spoke with PLU Assistant Director of Communications Veronica
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Expanding Chinese Language CapacityThree months before President Hu Jintao of China made his historic visit to Washington State and met with Governor Christine Gregoire in April, 2006, a group of 60 business, education, and community leaders and policy makers met to explore the possibility of reaching a “tipping point” for interest in expanding Chinese language capacity in the U.S. and Washington State. The group set a goal of “10% of students in Washington State learning Chinese by the year of
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December 5, 2012 German-language Advent service The Department of Languages and Literatures and Campus Ministry are sponsoring a German-language Advent service at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. There will be a homily, readings and songs all in German with German text and English summaries provided. Special guest Pastor Björn Meinhardt, of Vashon Lutheran Church, will speak. All are welcome and encouraged to bring friends, colleagues, roommates and family members. There will
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Ni i Norge audio material Leksjon 1-5 Audio Leksjon 6-11 Audio Leksjon 12-16 Audio Leksjon 17-21 Audio Leksjon 22-27 Audio Leksjon 1-9 Leksjon 10-18 Leksjon 19-27 Norwegian 101-102 listening exercises: Ni i Norge Arbeidsbok: Norwegian Pronunciation Exercises: 1-30. i, e, ae, a, 31-57. o, u, y. 58-84. o/¸, diftongene. 85-113. b, d, g, p, t, k. 114-133. v, f, s, sh,c, j, h. 134-163. m, n, ng, l, r. 164-181. Konsonantforbindelser. Trykk og tonem. 182-191. Intonasjon. Norwegian 201-202 audio
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Words Mean ThingsLearn more Words Can HurtLearn moreWe choose the words we use to communicate with others. Intentionally or unintentionally. The words we choose can have a negative impact on others. They can be experienced differently given context. We must have the courage to learn in public.
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Chinese 101 audio material: Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Introduction A-B Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Introduction C-E Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 1-6 Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 7-10 Chinese Workbook Audio Exercises Chinese 102 audio material: Chinese Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 11-20 Chinese Workbook Audio Exercises Lessons 11-20 Chinese 201 audio material: Chinese 201 Textbook Audio Exercises Lessons 1-10 Chinese 201 Workbook Audio Exercises Lessons 1
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have a global literacy. We have a particular lived experience that may be similar or dissimilar to lived experiences of others. I think language and culture teach us about ourselves, but also teach us empathy for others. For me, the study and teaching of languages and literatures was a way to gain a closer understanding, a closer bond, to my own heritage. The ability to study my own culture in a critical academic way grounds me in my own heritage. I view it as a great privilege to share my heritage
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