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by Donald P. Ryan, Faculty Fellow in the Humanities at PLU, who served as Heyerdahl’s right-hand man from 1995-2002.  Ryan is still very much involved in Heyerdahl’s legacy including projects with both the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo and The Thor Heyerdahl Institute in Larvik, Norway. Activities in Norway celebrating Heyerdahl’s birthday (October 6th) include a day of lectures, the presentation of a new book on his scientific work, and a special honorary dinner to be attended by the king and queen

the traditions and texts that shape our society and our world. Historical study reveals that biblical texts and art inspired by them have helped shape human civilization. So, perhaps we should study The Saint John’s Bible, a beautiful work of art illuminating a text that billions of people call sacred. Kevin O’BrienAssociate professor of Christian ethics and dean of the humanities department Five centuries ago, careful study of biblical texts helped inspire the Lutheran Reformation. Students and

university, called to study and understand the traditions and texts that shape our society and our world. Historical study reveals that biblical texts and art inspired by them have helped shape human civilization. So, perhaps we should study The Saint John’s Bible, a beautiful work of art illuminating a text that billions of people call sacred. Kevin O’BrienAssociate professor of Christian ethics and dean of the humanities department Five centuries ago, careful study of biblical texts helped inspire the

. These notes illuminate a word, a phrase, or whole sentences by foregrounding contextual knowledge and making connections to other texts and media across space and time. As a complement to this project, we’ll be posting scholarship, articles, and media at the intersection of Jane Austen and environmental humanities. Our project does not presume to be transformational–it is a drop in an overflowing bucket. But we hope to create a meaningful conversation about how her work can help us reflect on the

Consecration of the Writer, 1750-1830 (The University of Nebraska Press, 1999). He authored articles on Vigny, Bénichou, Victor Hugo, and Georges Sand and contributed generously to Prism, PLU’s Humanities newsletter, and to Shadows and Echoes, a Languages & Literatures publication devoted to the art of translation. Indifferent to the corporate mantra of “productivity,” Mark has made inquiry his life rather than an instrument of his career. The U.S.’s militaristic response to 9/11 detonated Mark’s

stack the deck in favor of the wealthy… which might put one’s own privileges–say, as a white person–in question.  During three class periods in the Elliott Press in Ingram Hall, artist extraordinaire Mare Blocker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Design, led students in preparing paper, setting type, inking the press, and printing the broadside. The students’ hands-on experience with printing was made possible by generous funding from the Division of Humanities, the Departments of Languages

the General Education Council, the council began its work in Fall 2019. For up to date information, including most recent Annual Reports, please visit the Core Curriculum Committee page. General Education Council Membership 2017-2019Embracing the Life of the Mind (First Year Experience Program)Rona Kaufman, FYEP Program DirectorEngaging Arts and Performance (Art/Theater/Music, PE)Ron Gerhardstein, Department of MusicInterpreting Living Traditions (Humanities)Scott Rogers, Department of

Business, Communication, Media & Design Arts, Education, Humanities, Innovation Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Kinesiology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Theatre & Dance. Global Education PLU is a national leader in global education, with a vision for “educating for a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world, both locally and globally. International Honors The International Honors Program is a rigorous alternative to the General

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