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  • 2016-17 Spotlight Series: Re•forming Posted by: Zach Powers / September 26, 2016 Image: (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) September 26, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsIn recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran reformation, throughout the 2016-17 academic year a wide range of academic, community and artistic events at Pacific Lutheran University will address questions and concepts relating to Re•forming.UPCOMING EVENTSSecond Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta

  • Learn More: Senufo Firespitter MaskThe Senufo are an ethnic group who live in Côte d’Ivoire, previously called the Ivory Coast. The Senufo consist of numerous diverse subgroups, and recognize three secret societies – the Poro, Sandogo, and Wambele. These societies serve the purpose of instructing young men and women how to be good community members, honor their elders and ancestors, and respect supernatural forces. Art is an important part of the Senufo culture and it is tightly tied in with

  • Pacific Lutheran University Honorary Degree RecipientsSee the complete list of Honorary Degree Recipients here.Freeman Hrabowski, Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causaCommencement, May 26, 2018 Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President of UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992, is a consultant on science and math education to national agencies, universities, and school systems. He was named by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence

  • Brian Galante, Conductor Past ConductorsJoseph Edwards 1925–1937 Gunnar Malmin 1937–1964 Maurice Skones 1964–1983 Richard Sparks 1983–2001 Kathryn Lehmann 2001–2006 Richard Nance 2006-2022 Dr. Galante is Associate Dean for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Director of Choral Studies at PLU. In Fall 2022, he became the seventh conductor of the Choir of the West. During his time at PLU, Dr. Galante also conducted Chorale, University Singers (SA) and Knights Chorus (TB), and taught

  • About the conferenceSixth Annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU – Thursday, September 29, 2016 In a political season marked by the demonization of racial, religious, and ethnic minorities, this conference focuses on the quest for a just vision of life shared in community. Indeed, the robust tradition of Lutheran education invites the university, its alumni, and friends to let our commitment to thoughtful inquiry deepen our respect for the dignity of every human being and our work for

  • Mark Mulder, Ph.D. Dean Phone: 253-535-7258 Email: muldermr@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 171 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor School of Business Education Ph.D., Marketing & Consumer Behavior, Washington State University, 2012 Management Development Program, Harvard University, 2002 M.B.A., Technology & Innovation Management, Pacific Lutheran University, 2000 B.B.A., Human Resources and Total

  • Learn More: Bobo Tere MaskStriking as it is, on its own the tere as it sits in the PLU collection is essentially a dead object. Only through being worn and danced in the proper context is it given life and power. Fashioned by Bobo farmers out of a hemp-like material called kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), the tere is primarily used in male initiation ceremonies (yela danga) where it serves alongside other fiber masks as a representation of Dwo, the son of the creator God, Wuro, who was left on

  • Jennifer Beller Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Kinesiology Biography Biography Dr. Jennifer Beller is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and in Kinesiology in the College of Education at Washington State University. She is an Affiliate Faculty member to the University of Idaho’s Center for ETHICS* serving as their Research and Measurement Specialist. Dr. Beller is considered one of the leading authorities in measurement and evaluation of moral development and

  • Wanted: Fellow Conspirators Posted by: alex.reed / May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 By Pauline M. KaurinOriginally published in 2003The daily headlines reflect the relentless march to war and violence: probable war in Iraq, continuing strife in the Middle East and the “war” on terror. Like other members of faith communities across the globe, I find myself wondering how I, how we, should respond to violence in our midst.1 These reflections have led me to wonder how other faith communities responded to

  • Student Life Strategic PlanContext for 2013-2020 Student Life PrioritiesNational Context: Altering landscape of national higher education: Changes in student demographics, financial models, legal issues, and educational delivery systems. On-going cost/recession issues: Challenges with availability of financial assistance for students, fiscal caution by parents, and articulating the value of a private residential college education. Increased accountability for higher education: Heightened