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prioritize. For example, when Professor Parker teaches a course on Roman civilization, he includes not only attention to texts from ancient Rome, but also analyses of the very different ways those texts were understood during the American revolution, the Haitian revolution, and the rise of Italian Fascism. In each period, interpreters focused on different aspects of Roman history. Students learning this become better equipped to make their own decisions about what to take from what they read, choosing

by Mary Oliver brings to life this journey of vocation – “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” “Colleges need to remain places where you can ask troubling questions, push the boundaries and seek knowledge wherever that might be,” Krise said. He expressed how PLU is a place where care for the mind, spirit, body, community and the earth are pillars to stand on. He reminded students that the faculty and staff who work here are following their vocation. “PLU is full of people where

Winners of the Inaugural Angela Meade Vocal Competition Posted by: Kate Williams / January 22, 2019 January 22, 2019 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerInternationally known soprano, and PLU alum, Angela Meade ’00 offered a rare opportunity for PLU students considering a career as professional vocalists. Meade along with her husband John Myers, also a professional opera singer, established the endowment that made the competition a reality. After an initial review of all applicants, six

April 26, 2010 REALLY?! Six PLU professors tackle common assumptions, age-old wisdom, folklore and controversies of the day. With a nod to the “Really?” column that frequently appears in the New York Times, we asked six faculty members from disparate disciplines to prove – or debunk – some common ideas of the day. You’ll be surprised what you think you know. A carbon tax will reduce pollution You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover The unexamined life is not worth living Nuclear weapons always

December 7, 2012 PLU grad continues to give back to his community and greater Tacoma area By Igor Strupinskiy ’14 President of Korsmo Construction, John Korsmo ’84 is building more than just academic halls. His company, founded by his father, John Korsmo Sr., is focused on sustaining community, both at PLU and in the greater Tacoma area. “We want to be of help where we can,” Korsmo said. John Korsmo (far right) with Martin J. Neeb and their wives, Lisa Korsmo and Barbara Neeb, in front of the

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th Posted by: yakelina / April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long, ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long as she kicks off this year’s Day of Vocation with a talk that addresses the challenges of finding purpose in life. Michelle claims that experiences

October 13, 2008 Nurses tell of worldwide travels during panel They’ve traveled to the far corners of the globe: Liberia, Iraq, Vietnam and Colombia. They’ve seen desperate poverty, bombed out buildings, and quite frankly, incompetent medical care. However, the four nurses, all PLU alumni who returned to talk about their experiences for Homecoming on Friday afternoon, stressed that their stories don’t end there. Ed Hrivnak, ’96, Helen Holt ’97 (pictured above), Mary Barber ’02 and Mary Beth

, will reflect on the intersection of art, Earth and spirit that informed their successful advocacy for environmental remediation by a mining company in the Cascade Mountains. The Wang Symposium concludes with Justin Spelhaug, who will deliver the 16th Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. Spelhaug leads the Tech for Social Impact group at Microsoft Philanthropies. He’ll explore the role that technology companies are taking in global efforts to fight inequality, eliminate poverty

not only on the skills students will need in the future, we also focus on the timeless skills that we know are critical.” “Students need to be ready for 2030 via their skills, though they also need to be highly effective communicators, teammates, innovators and leaders,” continues Mulder. “We seek to help students stay ahead of the curve, and as we see in the success of our alumni, a PLU business degree is a great foundation for an excellent career.”A Modern Approach Somaye Nargesi, a third-year

the new faculty who joined us in Fall 2019, stories about exciting examples of student faculty research, reflections on two study away courses, an analysis of the Visiting Writer Series in its 15th year, and an account of the amazing work students are doing at the Parkland Literacy Center. I hope we will continue telling these stories, too, because —before, during, and after a pandemic— the students and faculty in Humanities do amazing work serving the community, developing art, exploring the