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Associate Professor of English | Department of English | jamesja@plu.edu | 253-535-7217 | Jenny James was born and raised in Michigan, the home of the Great Lakes and the Michigan Wolverines.
-1945 American Literature Contemporary Canadian Literature Gender and Queer Studies Comparative Ethnic Studies Cultural Memory Studies Accolades Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Award, presented my accepted paper “London Calling: Dislocated Kinship and Transatlanticism in Baldwin’s Just Above My Head (1979)” at this year’s International Baldwin Conference in Montpellier, France Biography Jenny James was born and raised in Michigan, the home of the Great Lakes and the Michigan Wolverines
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TACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2016)- Charles Reinmuth ’19 didn’t think twice when he was offered the chance to spend five weeks in the summer getting acclimated to life at Pacific Lutheran University and earning his first six college credits for free. “I couldn’t pass up…
all stay in Hong Hall. “It’s a great way to build friendships,” said Torres, a sociology and French double major who graduated from Kent High School and grew up in Burbank, California. “It gave me great perspective about what to expect from a roommate.” Reinmuth also appreciated his time in Hong Hall. “My roommate from Summer Academy is now my best friend today,” Reinmuth said. Both Reinmuth and Torres said they’d strongly recommend Summer Academy to any incoming students who receive an invitation
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Chair of Earth Science | Earth Science | lechlear@plu.edu | 253-535-7744 | My research centers on mountain building processes and regional climate change and the associated influences of each on atmospheric dynamics.
.. "Paleoelevation estimates for the northern and central proto-Basin and Range from carbonate clumped isotope thermometry." Tectonics Vol. 32, 2013: p. 1-22. Lechler, A. R., and Galewsky, J.. "Refining paleoaltimetry reconstructions of the Sierra Nevada, California using air parcel trajectories." Geology Vol. 41, 2013: p. 259-262. Lechler, A. R., and Niemi, N. A.. "The influence of snow sublimation on the isotopic composition of spring and surface waters in the southwestern United States: Implications for
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 1, 2016)- Performing with Pacific Lutheran University’s gospel choir hooked Josiah McDonald. The ninth-grader at Franklin Pierce High School pledged to apply to PLU come senior year, after participating in the spiritual and celebratory Gospel Experience. McDonald was one of more than…
PLU’s Gospel Experience works to bridge cultural gaps and connects campus to larger community Posted by: Kari Plog / February 29, 2016 Image: PLU hosts the Gospel Experience in celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Performances by Erica Walker, Anointed Brothers, Pleasant Movement Dance Company, special guest DaNell Daymon and the Greater Works Chorale, and PLU’s own Gospel Choir. (Photo/Angelo Mejia ’17) February 29, 2016 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 21, 2016)- Senior Tyler Dobies and first-year Caitlin Johnston say spring break changed their lives. While some Pacific Lutheran University students may have gone on vacation or had fun in the sun, other Lutes – like Johnston and Dobies – were busy…
. However, program co-coordinator Devynne Nelons, Healthy Parkland Initiatives Coordinator for CCES, said the group was still able to have nice discussions and doing so more intimately was not necessarily a bad thing. “This is an excellent opportunity for students to get to know the Parkland community better. Students got to do fun activities at local businesses and got some service learning experiences, too,” Nelons said. “It’s also a great way to give back and get to know the PLU area a little bit
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Monday May 20, 2024 2:00-6:00pm in Rieke 103B
, Break 4:15-4:35pm, Unnatural Natural Disasters: Investigating the Woolsey Wildfire Steph Valenti 4:35-4:55pm, How to Solve the Problem of Excess Nitrate in the Yakima River Basin Emma PenickThe Yakima River Basin has excessive amounts of nitrates in its groundwater. Well water tests have shown these levels to be higher than is healthy for human use and for a thriving ecosystem (Huffman, 2018). Nitrates are an essential part of many ecosystems that can enter through natural ways, but human activity
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Three PLU music ensembles will take their performances to venues near and far next month. Two vocal groups, Choir of the West and University Chorale, are traveling to Spokane to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is…
northwest’s brightest young choral teachers In profundum maris by Dr. Richard Nance, conductor of the choir Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening by Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds, who recorded an album with the Choir of the West that was released in early 2020 Descend to Earth by British composer Ken Burton Hope (Ring Out, Wild Bells) by PLU music department chair Dr. Brian Galante Conductor Richard Nance noted, “Being selected to perform for any ACDA conference is a great honor, and it feels especially
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When Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters…
foundational things to what I’ve done in my career. What’s your best advice to current PLU students who might be interested in a career in the IT field? The best advice I would give is to start your career at a place where you can have tremendous opportunities to learn and grow. You’re not done learning when you get your bachelor’s degree at PLU. You’ll have some great knowledge and skills to offer, but you should still be focused on growth. Early in your career, especially, look for jobs that will
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2016)- In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration. The opera’s first production runs Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20…
. They agreed fall 2016 would be the time to just “go for it,” as Youtz described it. Youtz quickly wrote the rest of the opera and turned it over to Brown, who was tasked with bringing it from page to stage. “At first — I have to be honest — I was a little daunted by the difficulty of the music,” Brown said. “I’ll admit I was worried that our students wouldn’t respond well, but they have and they’re doing great with it. “Everyone is really gonna love this piece. It’s really timeless.” Music
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In a 2017 issue of PLU’s ResoLute magazine, alumnus Jacob Taylor-Mosquera ’09 shared about his experience as an adoptee, finding and reconnecting with his biological family in Colombia, and the tension he still navigates today as a citizen of two countries and a member of…
family members are a big part of your life story. How did they feel about you publishing this book? My biological family members are all very excited about the project. They ask questions about it almost on a weekly basis and some great conversations have evolved as a result of their persistent curiosity. They’re anxiously awaiting the Spanish translation next year. My parents have been very supportive as have my grandparents and I look forward to more profound dialogue regarding the book when time
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