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Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to PLU’s individualized major pathway, she is the university’s first graduate with a major in innovation studies . Innovation Studies at PLU Courses…
STEM education using integrated curricula that teaches computer science and robotics alongside gender and racial equality. As a GOKiC educator, curriculum developer, and career development expert, Ambachew helped prep students for internships, including organizing career panels. Her PLU journey took a detour when she visited village-based women’s co-ops during a sophomore J-term trip to Mexico. “It was a really interesting experience to see first-hand how women are solving issues in the community
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 16, 2015)- Recently ranked the sixth-best university in the country for holiday events by Best College Reviews, Pacific Lutheran University students, staff and faculty collaborated on a wide variety of Christmas events throughout the month of December. Highlights included Christmas concerts on…
faculty collaborated on a wide variety of Christmas events throughout the month of December.Highlights included Christmas concerts on campus as well as in Seattle and Portland, the 25th Annual Winterfest, and the annual Sankta Lucia Fest. (All photos by PLU photographer John Froschauer unless otherwise noted.)Celebration of LightOn Friday, Dec. 4 the Celebration of Light began with the Jingle Run and concluded with the the tree lighting and festival carols in Red Square.PLU on PBSPLU Christmas Concert
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Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to PLU’s individualized major pathway, she is the university’s first graduate with a major in innovation studies . Innovation Studies at PLU Courses…
using integrated curricula that teaches computer science and robotics alongside gender and racial equality. As a GOKiC educator, curriculum developer, and career development expert, Ambachew helped prep students for internships, including organizing career panels. Her PLU journey took a detour when she visited village-based women’s co-ops during a sophomore J-term trip to Mexico. “It was a really interesting experience to see first-hand how women are solving issues in the community, particularly
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Use this form to let your classmates know what you have been up to! Information shared using this form will be included in the next print issue of ResoLute.
What's New with YouUse this form to let your classmates know what you have been up to! Information shared using this form will be included in the next print issue of ResoLute. If you would simply like to update your information, please fill out the update my information form. You may also mail your update, Class Note, and/or any photos to: Alumni & Student Connections, Nesvig Building. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 or e-mail us at: alumni@plu.edu. The Class Note submission
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by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The Northwest has experienced some beautiful weather lately and the effects of spring fever are soon to appear in the classroom. It can be difficult to focus on work when sunshine and warmer temperatures are beckoning us outside! Perhaps…
their opinions in light of new information or differing perspectives. Guest Speakers: To spark interest and introduce variety, consider inviting a guest speaker to talk to your class. Students can converse live with your guest in person or using a web-conferencing tool. They could also interact asynchronously with a guest using a discussion forum or social media tool like Twitter or Facebook. If you are interested in learning more, check out this blog post Understand, Engage, Connect: Meeting
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Teranejah Lucas, 28, is in her senior year and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” she says. Lucas lives…
Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone Posted by: shortea / April 21, 2023 Image: Image: Teranejah Lucas ’23 is a case worker at a behavioral health clinic, a full-time student, and will be beginning graduate school this fall. Her 6-year-old daughter, Alanna, is a talented dancer and wrestler. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 21, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Teranejah Lucas, 28, is
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By Zach Powers ’10 PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2015)- Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop (RWW), Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program challenges its students to consider difficult questions relating to artistry, self-awareness and commission. “What are…
Rick Barot and Ann Pancake Discuss PLU’s MFA in Creative Writing and the Impact of Creative Writing (Podcast) Posted by: Zach Powers / July 27, 2015 Image: MFA Director Rick Barot and MFA mentor & instructor Ann Pancake at KPLU’s recording studio in downtown Seattle. [Photo by Zach Powers/PLU] July 27, 2015 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2015)- Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop (RWW), Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative
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John Evanishyn ‘21 grew up in Tacoma, exploring Point Defiance Park, Ruston Way waterfront and other urban green spaces. By high school, he had learned enough from his dad to become a skilled forager, someone who knew his capstones from his shaggy ink caps. (Those…
John Evanishyn ‘21 studied environmental science on campus—and in France and Costa Rica—during his four years at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / May 10, 2021 Image: John Evanishyn ‘21 on the CIEE (Council On International Educational Exchange) campus in San Luis Alto, Costa Rica. (Photos courtesy John Evanishyn.) May 10, 2021 By Ernest JasminPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterJohn Evanishyn ‘21 grew up in Tacoma, exploring Point Defiance Park, Ruston Way waterfront and other urban green
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Teranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her senior year at Pacific Lutheran University, and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the…
Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her capstone Posted by: Zach Powers / March 30, 2023 Image: Teranejah Lucas ’23 is a case worker at a behavioral health clinic, a full-time student, and will be beginning graduate school this fall. Her 6-year-old daughter, Alanna, is a talented dancer and wrestler. (Photos by Sy Bean/PLU) March 30, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTeranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her
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Both Douglas McGrath and Autumn de Wilde seize upon the holiday scenes in Emma (1815), the only Austen novel with a Christmas scene. Each film’s Christmas scene display the cultivation of relationships and community-building. However, in their respective representations of Emma and Mr. Elton (McGrath)…
this desire to strengthen their relationship with a particular member of their community. Douglas McGrath’s 1996 film introduces what I am calling an oppositional binary. I am using this term to refer to how characters are positioned in relation to each other in a way that entrenches their contradictory natures. In McGrath’s film, it is Emma and Mr. Elton that are in this dynamic. Throughout the Christmas scene and the proposal, they operate as if they are mirror images. His continual and
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