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right now,” Ringdahl said, with a laugh. Ringdahl has either been on campus for major events, or knows all about them. Everything from early Board of Regents meetings (which were handwritten in Norwegian) to student protests opposing the Vietnam War.   “All finals were canceled just so people could get together and talk about the war,” she recalled of the tense time. “It’s the only time that finals have ever been canceled.” Kerstin Ringdahl (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) She was on campus when stars

piano for people to play. Even though it’s kind of out of tune, it’s still nice to have it to practice on,” she said. Every so often, visitors to the first floor can hear scales, arpeggios, and perhaps even a contemporary tune, as a student takes a break from studying and sits down at their “alternative keyboard.” It’s those little details that make the Tingelstad community so unique. Another feature enjoyed by Tingelstad residents is the house communities, each consisting of two stories. A tightly

October 2, 2012 Unlocking the Secrets of Tutankhamun’s Gold Mask   Tutankhamun’s magnificent gold mask is surely the best-known Egyptian artwork in the world. Or is it? In fact, the piece preserves an astonishing secret: It had never been intended for Tutankhamun at all. Come listen to noted Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves, PhD, the Lila Acheson Wallace Associate Curator, Department of Egyptian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Reeves is an expert on the tomb of Tutankhamun and has served as a

The Power of Faculty Mentorship Posted by: bennetrr / January 15, 2020 January 15, 2020 A vital part of Pacific Lutheran University’s academic experience is the opportunity for students to build relationships with faculty members working in the career fields those students want to pursue. Faculty mentorship can help strengthen a student academically, give career-related advice or feedback, be a sounding board for ideas and experiences, assist with networking — and ultimately bridge the

empower others from half a world away can have tremendous impact on creating a vibrant, democratic and free society only 20 years later.February 28, 2015 Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Reception: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Film + Q&A: 6:30pm – 8:30pm For the film, all nine Namibian PLU graduates were interviewed on Namibian soil, with the exception of Penda Naanda, deputy ambassador to the United Nations for Namibia, who was interviewed at the United Nations in New York City. “The Journey to

Where’s the New Testing Center? Posted by: Holly Senn / February 24, 2020 February 24, 2020 What: There is a new Testing Center where students can make up a course exam in a proctored environment. Where: Mortvedt Library, room 332. The room is on the third floor in the southwest corner of the building. (See maps outside the third floor elevator and at the top of the third floor stairs.) Who: For students enrolled in PLU courses who miss an exam and for PLU students with disability

internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations.Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee, and is a leader of the Tacoma hub of the Sunrise Movement of young people fighting for intersectional environmental justice. She is also the incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director. We spoke with Knapp on her award, the opportunity it provides her, and her goals for the incoming school year

physiology.“This task [teaching health classes] was very important to us,” Jamieson said. “We realized from our first trip to Haiti in 2011 that access to healthcare is not a reality for most Haitians. If we can give these kids the tools to know what to do in situations, they will be able to contribute to society in valuable ways.” Both women said they also formed special bonds with their fellow mission workers and the people of Haiti. “Haiti is a very difficult place to be,” Jamieson said. “But the

opportunity,” Reichel said. Watch the video to see how Reichel’s mentorship with Dr. Mann began and how it has helped him be successful. Considering Kinesiology? Learn more on the program page at www.plu.edu/kinesiology. Read Previous Mentorship Leads to Job at Nike Read Next The Power of Female Mentors LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday

race and law in the United States, bringing to light the truth about how racism has been institutionalized in American laws and policies.On one side of the debate, people believe that Critical Race Theory can help us examine racist laws and policies through a scientific lens and commit to historical truth-telling about the intergenerational impact of those laws and policies on people of color. Detractors believe that the goal of Critical Race Theory is to paint all white people as racists and