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and academic pursuits. PLU’s commitment to addressing societal inequalities is deeply embedded in its mission and curriculum, making Lutes uniquely equipped to tackle the ethical complexities inherent in data science. The addition of the data science major reflects PLU’s commitment to preparing graduates who can responsibly address societal inequalities through interdisciplinary collaboration. Read Previous PLU will launch into Earth and Diversity Week with the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and

presentations and acted out their interpretation in class. Two years ago, three students – Charity Ridgley, Loraine Rees and Kari Liebert – opted to take the project one step further, producing a DVD of their interpretation. Now, making DVDs is the norm. Finitsis has been collecting the DVDs and posted the top 11 online, as “contestants” for the first Hebrew Idol competition. Students are invited to view the videos and vote for their favorite. Since each video is about 15 minutes long, voting lasted several

, and now travels full time, telling his story. Making a different is all about relationships and doing what you can, when you can, Wilkens stressed – even if that means building a relationship with a person who is a bully or unpleasant. “You need to realize the potential of taking that first step, by simply being there,” he said. Read Previous AAUP president discusses faculty leadership Read Next Two students killed in car accident COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

-Society of Biblical Literature at George Fox University in Oregon. Read Previous Author says book has brought more than he expected Read Next Making all the green moves 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 and Bridget Haden share teaching and

. Overall, Tingelstad residents enjoy the diversity and unique qualities of their home. “I like living in Tingelstad,” Gunter said, “It’s close to the gym so I can get to cheer practice, and it’s not too far from the UC. It works perfectly for me.” Article by PLU student Brielle Erickson. Photo by University Photographer Jordan Hartman. Read Previous Present for historical moment Read Next Making strides at a feverish pace COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

make something unique and hopefully make a difference. The two were partners for a final project about exposing and explaining the realities of body image in today’s society. “For me this project hit close to home because I’ve had body image issues all my life that have seriously affected my self-esteem and every day choices,” Pitassi said. “Something I’ve also been doing all my life is writing music and making videos.” It seemed like the perfect opportunity to create a project outside the norms of

. “We are making a deliberate effort to give the introductory biology courses a more welcoming, personal experience that students expect from a place like PLU,” said Egge. For instance, the two profs break down Bio 126 to smaller groups. Students have the same professor for their lab that they do for lecture. This way, even though multiple profs teach the courses, a given student will only interact with one professor. Egge estimates he sees his students four times a week for a total of about six

very impressed with the quality of the ideas that the students develop and how realistic their business plans are.” According to Jim Brock, dean of the School of Business, it is the way all the faculty members conduct their classes. Professors focus on making sure students have every opportunity to get important hands-on experience. “We encourage students to be active learners, taking advantage of the opportunities we work to put before them, including participating in our mentor program and

Music under David Robbins, who remains the head of the department. Kopta taught private voice lessons at PLU for 11 years. She also taught in her private voice studio while also serving as a choral director. Kopta left PLU in the spring of 2007, but not without making a positive impact on the lives of students of all ages, all levels of ability and all walks of life. Her teaching career was complimented by her career in performing. Kopta spent many years in Seattle and Rome. She was selected to be

Work: 1931-1932, volume 11 of DBWE, scheduled for publication in 2011. The PLU graduate currently chairs the Environmental Ministries Committee of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Read Previous Making the community safer Read Next The impact of eating 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