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Facing History 101: A Workshop for Educators (preregistration required) 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Designed and led by Fran Sterling, Senior Research and Development Associate for Facing History and
hosts will lead a series of text-centered dialogues about children’s writings from the Holocaust; what questions arise as we read these stories and think about the fate of children facing oppression, violence, and death? Co-conveners: Ilana Cone Kennedy, Director of Education at the Holocaust Center for Humanity, Seattle, and Rona Kaufman, Chair and Associate Professor of English, PLU Open to audience members of all ages and backgrounds. Olson Gymnasium Lessons and Commitments: What Can Your
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Chapter 1 No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine. Her situation in life, the character of her father and mother, her own person and disposition, were all equally against her. Her father was a clergyman, without being neglected, or poor, and a...
accounts she was taught by her father; French by her mother: her proficiency in either was not remarkable, and she shirked her lessons in both whenever she could. What a strange, unaccountable character!—for with all these symptoms of profligacy at ten years old, she had neither a bad heart nor a bad temper, was seldom stubborn, scarcely ever quarrelsome, and very kind to the little ones, with few interruptions of tyranny; she was moreover noisy and wild, hated confinement and cleanliness, and loved
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Tune in: The People’s Gathering is streaming live TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 27, 2017)- Genesis Housing and Community Development Coalition will host a professional development conference called The People’s Gathering on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, February 24. The full-day conference will focus…
participants can engage in honest and open dialogue about race and racial disparities that are systemically present in work, school and everyday life,” said Genesis Housing and Community Development Coalition President Toney Montgomery. The conference will balance lessons from the featured speakers with breakout sessions in small groups. “We hope to increase cultural understanding and respect in the community through a unique and engaging learning experience that will expand professional and personal
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 18, 2020) — If you’ve ever wondered whether leaders are born or made, the answer is both. At least it is when you’re referring to Pacific Lutheran University graduate Amy Spieker ’09. Growing up in a Navy family, Spieker moved her fair…
ever wondered whether leaders are born or made, the answer is both. At least it is when you’re referring to Pacific Lutheran University graduate Amy Spieker ’09.Growing up in a Navy family, Spieker moved her fair share of times, and in doing so was able to meet a lot of different people. She graduated from Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale in 2005 and excelled in basketball there, netting a scholarship to play at PLU. It was lessons both on the court and in the classroom that shaped her for
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Shortly after John Wolfe ’87 graduated from PLU he went to work for a Seattle-based company called SeaLand Shipping Line. In the years that followed he worked in sales, marketing, and operations for a variety of marine cargo companies and agencies. Eventually, he was appointed…
significant role model. I have always tried to transfer the lessons I learned from him and the program to the working world and in my life.Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. John Wolfe and previously Mark Miller ’88 are the first two Lutes we’ve featured from the Port of Tacoma and Northwest Seaport Alliance. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon, MultiCare Health System, and the City of
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The University Jazz Ensemble, a 19-piece performing group, will present the concert A Tribute to Women Composers on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 8 PM.
saxophonist Ernie Watts, on April 26 at 8 p.m. on the Pacific Lutheran University campus. Mr. Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players in music. He has been featured on over 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting his unforgettable trademark sound. Mr. Watts has toured with Charlie Haden’s Quartet West and the Rolling Stones. He is featured on the albums of Frank Zappa, Glenn Frey, on various Motown albums and movie soundtracks
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In this conference our speakers will be exploring the under-researched experience of Jews living on the continent of Africa and how World War II and antisemitic policies impacted those communities.
others join to present “Empowerment” a three-day conference. The Powell-Heller Conference seeks to give educators, students and community members a way to use the lessons of the Holocaust to empower themselves and those around them.Learn more about the Empowerment conference 2012 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education ConferenceThe fifth annual Powell and Heller Holocaust Conference at PLU focused on the Nazi plunder of Jewish valuables, along with belated efforts at restitution. There was
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Key Master A conversation with Steve Maxwell, President, KeyBank South Puget Sound District; Photo by John Froschauer Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Steve Maxwell ’90 always knew he would major in business. However he wasn’t so sure what he’d do with a business degree. Maxwell,…
court help you develop team and leadership skills? SM: The lessons I learned as a basketball player at PLU were invaluable. Balancing my studies with four years of practices, team meetings, travel and games was not easy. But the tension between these two priorities taught me how to manage time, deal with stress, set priorities, and balance a heavy load. As a basketball player, I learned how to compete. I experienced the benefits and the sacrifices that come with being a good teammate, and I learned
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she’s a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand-lettering books. Question: How…
that helped me realize what I wanted to do, but I did have classes and professors who taught me creativity, resilience and the courage to believe that I could achieve. These invaluable lessons and encouragement gave me the courage to see my art as a career and to chase after dreams that I never would have thought possible. Q: What are some of the experiences that have defined your work and career? A: I think one of the best and craziest experiences for me was when my editor first contacted me after
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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,…
through two courses in the Innovation Studies program with Professor Michael Halvorson. Despite learning online, the lessons stuck. “The goal of Innovation Studies is to help us be creative and multiply our impact through teaming and social initiatives. I was hooked!” Lund continued to experiment with clothing design and her friends began to notice. During Winter 2020, she decided to advertise some of her hand-made products to people in the Oslo area. The response was strong enough that she launched
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