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the study of art history, literature and philosophy from the Ancient Greeks to more contemporary sources. The 12-week course will be offered free of charge to participants, who do not have to be PLU students — the wider Tacoma veteran community is encouraged to take part, regardless of discharge status. Participants will meet for class twice a week, and books, child care and transportation assistance will be provided at no cost. “We are deeply appreciative of the National Endowment for the

online course offered by PLU. That guarantees students will maintain the continuity even when they aren’t on campus, he said. “You’re getting access to these faculty members,” Foy said. “They embody the philosophy of this institution.” What’s more, PLUTO is dedicated to maintaining the quality and community associated with PLU coursework and campus life. “We have discussions (in the workshops) about what makes PLU special,” said Dana Bodewes, instructional designer at PLU. She was instrumental in

PLU professor) Barry Johnson, who encouraged her to audition. “PLU has given me amazing connections,” she said. As for advice for other students seeking a career in singing or opera? “Life isn’t a dress rehearsal,” she said. “Do your best work every time. Be accountable. Be flexible. Be able, ready and fierce with your art.” Like Van Mechelen, McIntyre arrived at PLU as a transfer student. She graduated with an English literature major, and a vocal and religion minor. McIntyre’s mother, Nancy

PLU will launch into Earth and Diversity Week with the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium Posted by: nicolacs / April 9, 2024 Image: PLU’s 2024 Earth and Diversity week kicks off with two keynote events on campus, the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium. April 9, 2024 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing and Communications Earth & Diversity Week is an opportunity to explore the interconnected relationship between diversity, justice, and

April 12, 2012 Earth Day – Connecting to Everything on Earth: Its Land, Waters, and Peoples (Plant, Animal, and Human) PLU’s 2012 Earth Day lecture will be by Michael Pavel at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Pavel is a professor of education studies at the University of Oregon, he carries the traditional name of ChiXapkaid and is an enrolled member of the Skokomish Tribe Nation. He is an honored 2007 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award finalist for his work as

PLU will launch into Earth and Diversity Week with the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / April 9, 2024 Image: PLU’s 2024 Earth and Diversity week kicks off with two keynote events on campus, the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium. April 9, 2024 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing and Communications Earth & Diversity Week is an opportunity to explore the interconnected relationship between diversity, justice, and

133 AND COUNTING: The tragic shooting in Orlando and the need for new gun control measures Posted by: Thomas Krise / June 15, 2016 Image: Flags fly at half-staff on campus and at the Gonyea House honoring the victims of the attack in the LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. June 13, 2016. (PLU/John Froschauer) June 15, 2016 “The massacre of innocents in Orlando prompts us to pray for those who grieve, to resist homophobia and Islamophobia, and to work diligently for an end to the easy

managing a university. How do we ensure that we are putting our Rod Tidwells – our students – first in an environment of escalating costs and competitive ambitions? The pillars of our strategic vision include the Philosophy of Enrollment that I blogged about recently, which seeks stability of enrollment and an optimal student/faculty ratio from one year to the next in an effort to provide a consistently high-quality educational program for our students, and a stable and vibrant work environment for our