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A Magical PLU Collaboration: Songs for the Spring of Waiting Posted by: Reesa Nelson / April 12, 2021 April 12, 2021 What do you get when you mix a poet, a composer, three musicians, and two editors? A fabulous collaboration between multiple School of Arts and Communication departments and faculty with South Sound poet and PLU alumna Josie Emmons Turner! These artists came together as part of Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, poet Emmons Turner

research is kind of like “playing a treasure hunting game,” he says. “Everyone knows that it is more fun with more eyes and minds working together.” Right now, he’s particularly jazzed about a research project on protein structure prediction using electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM) data with a group of PLU undergrads, two master’s students from China, two high school students from Seattle, and two collaborators from the University of Washington Bothell and Saint Louis University. Read Previous Despite

Studies. This year, Einan added Chinese to her coursework. “I think it is really important to study languages because they are how people communicate,” says Einan. She sees a strong connection between her language studies and her love of literature. “I would really like to be able to read books from different cultures in their original languages.” After graduation, Einan will begin work on her Master of Education degree at PLU. She hopes to become either a high school history or English teacher. She

as Kathryn’s teacher, but as a collaborator. Her intelligence is paired with a sharp sense of humor, which she conveys both in conversations and her writing.”  In addition to her love of literature and history, Einan loves learning languages. She began studying German in high school. In order to complete PLU’s language requirement, Einan decided to try learning Norwegian. “My dad’s family came from Norway, so there is a family history that I wanted to honor,” Einan says. Einan enjoyed her

-education/tpg/ Read Previous PLU Earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Designation Read Next Building Community: A PLU Special Education Major Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman

. Students hear and learn from their teachers, but hearing the message of how important education is coming from a young adult is priceless, Mondragon said.”Some students right away get it, others it’s going to take a lot of time and failures to get there,” he said. Many students from Keithley walk through the PLU campus everyday, Bullock said. In many instances PLU students may not see those middle school students with a positive light, she said. But by connecting with the school there can be a positive

. Students hear and learn from their teachers, but hearing the message of how important education is coming from a young adult is priceless, Mondragon said.”Some students right away get it, others it’s going to take a lot of time and failures to get there,” he said. Many students from Keithley walk through the PLU campus everyday, Bullock said. In many instances PLU students may not see those middle school students with a positive light, she said. But by connecting with the school there can be a positive

What’s Happening This Fall Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 29, 2020 April 29, 2020 To: All students and families From: Office of the President Date: Wednesday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m. Dear students and families, My oldest son, a first-year university student, recently quipped, “Remote learning was okay for a few weeks, but I just want to get back to learning in person and enjoying life on campus.” Our youngest, a high-school junior, responded with, “I just hope I’ll get to experience college

Assistant in Venezuela Buley will be placed in either one of Venezuela’s universities or at a Binational Center (learning centers affiliated with the U.S. Embassy) as an English teaching assistant. There he will lead language learning classes, facilitate conversation groups and present lectures and discussions on U.S. culture and society. “I decided to apply for an English teaching assistantship to learn more about teaching, to gain experience in the education field and to make a meaningful impact in

.  There are two competitions offering $20,000 in total awards to be distributed. The Scholastic Einstein Mad Hat Award: This competition will award a scholarship to one winner who is currently enrolled in high school, secondary school, or the equivalent.  The scholarship will be applied towards tuition at an accredited college or university. The Global Einstein Mad Hat Award: This competition will award a cash prize to one adult winner.  The adult winner must be 18 years of age or older and must not