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Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 When the principal of N/a’an ku sê, a rural school in Namibia that serves the San people, asked PLU music education major Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 to expand their existing music program to include children in junior primary (grades K-3), she initially felt daunted at… April 16, 2024 Research & Academics
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Beyond pedagogy: from Tacoma to Namibia, a partnership reframing teacher development practices In Kwangali and Oshindonga, widely spoken languages in Namibia, “Uukumwe” means “togetherness.” For six teachers in Washington and seven teachers from Namibia, the word personifies the relationship-building that lies at the heart of education. “It was a vision that was bubbling in my mind because… September 28, 2023 Alumni, Internships, Career
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Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Richard Nance, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies What is your educational background? I received my Bachelors of Music Education (1977) and Master of Arts in Choral Conducting (1982) from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M ) in Canyon, Texas. I received the Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from… April 30, 2020 Choir of the WestFaculty
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, eager to foster intercultural relationships, committed to service and leadership, and want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Amount: Full tuition. Scholars with need beyond tuition will receive additional grant and work study to fully meet that need. Number: PLU selects a cadre of seven Act Six Scholars from Tacoma-Seattle and five Act Six Scholars from Yakima Valley each year. Awarding: Students who have been selected by Act Six to be
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Margaret Greenwood ’74 Lisa (Miles ’84) and Tim ’84 Kittilsby Lisa Kind Korsmo ’87 and John Korsmo ’84 Knut Olson ’90 and Kim Morter Olson ’88 Carol Quigg ’58 Brad ’83 and Danielle ’85 Tilden Dale and Jolita Benson (both ’63) established two endowed chairs, the Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History and the Jolita Hylland Benson Chair in Elementary Education. The Bensons have also been major contributors to many campus projects and programs including endowed support for student
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Paula Leitz, associate professor of education. “Capstones at PLU engage students in focusing their total PLU education into a focused area. It is not just a culminating activity – it is an opportunity to rethink and refine one’s personal reflection on the result of four years of intellectual engagement at PLU,” Leitz said. “Faculty are a significant part of this process as they lend their expertise and provide individualized support to students.” Nevis Granum ’13 exhibits some of his photographs as
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revenue needs to come from academic programs, continuing education, auxiliary enterprises, fundraising, and cost-saving efficiencies. As we’ve said from the beginning, it won’t be a straight line to reach our goals. *Note: All comments are moderated It is hard to budget if you don’t know how much income you are producing.True enough. Thanks to the hard work of the Finance and Administration Division (with help from many other units), we have a much better handle on revenue and expenses, and we’re on
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described her as “a gifted servant leader, able to see the larger picture, while ensuring that the details are managed effectively, regardless of what is thrown at her.” Another colleague described her as “the glue that has kept the department moving forward successfully.” Beyond the department, Heather has served on the Global Education Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, the Human Participants Review Board, General Education Council, IHON Steering Committee, Women’s
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Names Fitness Center & Memorial GymNames Fitness Center is a 5,500-square-foot building that offers cardio equipment, a full complement of strength training equipment and free weights. The fitness center is open to all current students, staff, and adult dependents free-of-charge. We do not offer services or access to non-students or staff. Names Fitness Center is attached to Memorial Gym that accommodates our well-attended Group Exercise, intramural sports, and physical education classes
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The bachelor of arts degree is the minimum preparation for the field and is best combined with other degree programs, such as another major or minor. Students interested in Earth Science and completing a bachelor of arts in education often combine it with this degree. Required: ESCI 201, 401, 498, 499 8 semester hours from: ESCI 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, or 109 16 semester hours from: ESCI 325, 327, 331, 332, 336, 345, or 387/388/389 Required supporting non-earth science course: CHEM 104 or
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