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The Key to Innovation Innovation Studies program director Michael Halvorson discusses how understanding the past can unlock the future Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Zach PowersResoLute EditorMichael Halvorson ’85 was a technologist before he was a historian. His PLU undergraduate degree is in computer science and he worked at Microsoft for the first 10 years of his career. He spent the next 15 years writing books about software and emerging technology. He went on to earn

March 28, 2011 The Rose comes home Sunbeams stab out through the dust and darkness in Tower Chapel, as Ramon Coranado carefully eases the 30-inch heart of the Rose Window from its lead fittings in the window frame where he had just placed it. The other pieces already have been fitted into place. This is the last and final piece. The fit isn’t quite right, so both Coranado, and his boss, Paul Martinez, of the stained glass specialist Judson Studios in Los Angles, will trim a bit more, before

The Parkland Literacy Center Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 Image: PLU’s Parkland Literacy Center, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (Photo/John Froschauer) May 7, 2020 By Grace Rowe '20Political Science MajorThe Parkland Literacy Center (PLC), created in 2018 by English Writing Professor Scott Rogers and Hispanic Studies Professor Bridget Yaden, is located on the western edge of PLU’s campus.The PLC, as it’s called, offers after-school tutoring in all academic subjects to Keithley Middle School and

.” Psi Chi has more than 1,150 chapters in the United States and abroad primarily serving undergraduates, but the society has programs for undergraduates, graduates and alumni members. “Psi Chi uplifts and celebrates diversity where and when possible, and this includes the commitment to include international chapters in 2009,” Grahe said. “Though there are only a relatively few international chapters, we are deeply committed to reaching out to institutions across the globe. In addition, the

Hoelter’s count. While monotonous work, Hoelter and Treichel agreed it was exciting to see all the variations of this very practical art form. “This gives you an idea of how this site fit in with the Aztec economy as a whole,” said Treichel. “This is a very basic technology,” said Andrews, carefully handling the large flake in his hand. It was used to shaving, hunting, scraping hides and drilling. Obsidian is the sharpest substance on earth. Yes, even sharper than steel. Under an electron microscope

. 13 in Chris Knutzen Hall. “The groundbreaking PBS series Latino Americans is part of an NEH initiative, ‘The Common Good: The Humanities in the Public Square,’ whose goal is to promote knowledge about the history and contributions of Latinos in the United States,” said Davidson, who will serve as a panelist at the discussion-style event along with PLU Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Carmiña Palerm and Associate Professor of Political Science María Chávez. The lecture is named after César

Sandström’s setting is a thoughtful reimagining of St. Matthew Passion that honors both the Bach setting that inspired it and the contemporary audiences for whom it is intended. Performed by the Choir of the West and Choral Union with University Symphony Orchestra. Day of Vocation April 5-6 | various times and locations across campus Your Deep Gladness. The World’s Great Hunger. Annual Lemkin Lecture and Essay Contest April 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Regency Room Earth Day Lecture: Dr. Alex Wilson from the

June 13, 2011 Opera star Angela Meade ’01 is the 2013 Spring Commencement speaker. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the Tacoma Dome. Angela Meade’s dreams come true with a phone call, a bit of luck and a lot of hard work. Alumna wins Beverly Sills Award. By Josh Bard ’76 Angela Meade ’01 had dreamed of this moment, hoped for it, prayed for it. But when “the call” came in 2008, she was so shocked, she asked if she could come back tomorrow. “I still can’t believe I said that

experience in the United States and abroad. “I worked on a variety of farms in the south of France—beekeeping, cheese-making, peach-picking, chicken-rearing and more—and then for nine months in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)-designed vegetable garden in Arkansas, growing produce and teaching about sustainable agriculture under the umbrella of Heifer International,” Rousseau said. “Now I’m farming in a completely new and foreign climate, the tropics.” An avid outdoorsman, Page also cultivated his

October 29, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-kQtIZQI A Night of Musical Theater By Katie Baumann ’14 Night of Musical Theater, a beloved yearly tradition at PLU, will take on a deeper tone for its 2012 show. Under the direction of Communication major, Alex Domine ‘12, the production will run Nov. 1 through 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. “This one can be seen as quite political,” Domine said. “It’s very cathartic. It’s definitely going to tug on some people’s heartstrings from the very