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“All Tradition is Change”: Redefining Community in the SCC https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/all-tradition-is-change-redefining-community-in-the-scc/

of art originating in Norway that consists of painting specific flower motifs on wood or objects. In October 2019, there were multiple classes by Marilyn Hansen, a skilled rosemaler with 35 years of experience teaching the traditional Norwegian art form that consists of painting flower motifs on wood or objects. In 2020, these classes had to be paused. Dr. Jason Schroder Sankta Lucia in 2014 An important event for the SCC every year is the Sankta Lucia. The holiday celebrates the Sicilian saint

Changing Lives One Book at a Time with Professor Ned Schaumberg https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/changing-lives-one-book-at-a-time-with-professor-ned-schaumberg/

classrooms things to both one’s work, one’s vocation, but also to one’s citizenship, and how one lives from day to day and month to month, and that’s amazing to me.” But in true PLU fashion, Schaumberg is quick to recognize his privilege as a white male, and the effects of his embodiment in a classroom. He acknowledges the limits of his knowledge, and how the authors he teaches, who are primarily women, have a different life experience than himself. Schuamberg believes not acknowledging his embodiment is

Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, long listed for National Book Award https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/professor-rick-barot-director-of-the-mfa-program-long-listed-for-national-book-award/

and a half, attending workshops, classes, readings, and other social events. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 residency was a virtual experience, but it is usually housed on the PLU campus. “For ten days it’s kind of a nerd convention,” Professor Barot said. “They [students and faculty] get to hang out with people who love the kinds of things that they love. A lot of wonderful conversations happen in ten days.”Outside of the residency, students are paired with a faculty mentor for a whole year. Whether

Vince Schleitwiler – Resolute Online: Fall 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2019/author/vinceschleitwiler/

kid from northern New York, she’d studied abroad in Europe, but knew little about Africa or Islam. “My world view was very narrow,” she admitted. Mauritania expanded it, rapidly. “It was a fantastic experience,” she said, “which I benefited from way more than the people I was quote-unquote ‘helping.’” Wiley’s new book, Work, Social Status, and Gender in Post-Slavery Mauritania (Indiana University Press), is based on anthropological research she conducted on a return trip years later. It focuses on

Brooke Thames ’18 – Resolute Online: Spring 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2017/author/brookethames/

emails and meetings, but didn’t realize just how busy that work was. Brewer laments the lack of face-time she gets to spend with visitors and other her community members in her new role. However, she rejoices in the education she’s gained through the experience. “I think it’s also been immensely educational as far as my own self-esteem and ability to know who I am and what I’m capable of,” she said. Brewer will step down from the position once a permanent director is hired. While the job has proved

Students and Alumni Scholarships and Fellowships Database https://www.plu.edu/provost/scholarships-and-fellowships-national-and-international/students-and-alumni-scholarships-and-fellowships-database/

engineering. Award/Stipend/Benefits: Up to $7500 per year for a maximum of two years to pay for tuition, fees, books, room and board. Hollings ScholarshipHollings Scholarships are open to undergraduates interested in working in hands-on, practical experience in NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Award/Stipend/Benefits: up to $9,500 per year for two years of full time study, as well as a 10-week, full

Can I Get a Master’s Degree Unrelated to My Undergraduate Major? https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/blog/masters-degree-unrelated-to-undergrad/

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Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/multi-talented-senior-and-composer-tj-wheeler-22-views-music-as-his-vocation/

combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Uncomfortable truths: Taking an Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies class https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/uncomfortable-truths-taking-an-introduction-to-holocaust-genocide-studies-class/

music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Softball https://www.plu.edu/advancement/softball-gratitude/

were our 3 sweeps this year vs. Pacific, Willamette and U.P.S. and the work we put in to show ourselves that we are capable of being dominant. We had walk-off wins 3 times this season, and so many incredible “moments” throughout EVERY weekend. We feel honored to play this great game and grow as people through the experience. Our post-game chant is simple US. That is all we need, and that is what we are…. US. This is how we have re-defined LUTEBALL that felt lost over the course of the past few