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representations of masculinity are frequently violent depictions, Grove said. For example, the portrayal of masculinity in films like “300” and “Rambo” is hyper-violent, with the main characters virtually devoid of emotions. This sort of portrayal glorifies violence as an acceptable way of expressing masculinity, Grove explained. During the second day of the conference, nationally recognized speakers and programs will host workshops in the University Center focused on what men can do and highlighting

with on the phone. They can feel our excitement and want to be part of it.” Senior Emily Dooley said that the calls are easy to make and that potential donors are glad to hear from the student callers. “The vast majority of alumni who are called are really excited to hear about PLU and excited to bring up those memories they haven’t thought about for awhile,” she said. “We can invite them back to campus to get a tour to learn how their PLU is progressing with new academic programs and buildings

. Clearly, Director of Resident Programs Jeff Krengel and then – ASPLU vice president Tamara Power-Drutis were thinking the same thing. They asked Pfaff to looking into developing a bike co-op, and Pfaff earned Sustainability Fellowship last May to help him do so. Pfaff spent the summer researching options, working with natural allies Outdoor Rec and Residential Life to come up with a plan. And now, thanks to a little forward thinking and a few abandoned bikes, Pfaff’s is doing his part to keep the

. “Integrity of character is important,” he said. “And a preference for diversity, respect and technical savvy.” That’s why programs such as J-term are so important, he said. Brock served 11 years as the dean of business at Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. That university has a successful study abroad program where students spend a semester in London, he said. After the students returned, they were changed, he said. “They realize they can do this,” Brock laughed

also created and maintains the yearly Explore! Retreat for first-year students. The Wild Hope Project is made possible by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, which provides funds for universities nationwide to run programs that encourage the exploration of vocation. Read Previous Your PLU Idol is… Read Next Sports brings the world to PLU – The Wang Center Symposium COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently

respected liberal arts music programs in the nation. He received both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music. He also holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. Bennett has served in a diversified range of academic and artistic institutions, including large public universities, renowned conservatories, national liberal arts institutions, non-profit arts organizations and chamber music

they only had two buildings. He was employee #850. “Why would a liberal arts degree matter?” he asked, musing on the days after his graduation. “It got me a job!” The job was at Microsoft Press, the software giant’s in-house book publishing division. He worked there until 1993 and then set off on his own. By 2000, he had authored more than 30 books on how to master various software programs, from Microsoft Office to Visual Basic. He’s sold more than a million copies. And then, as Halvorson

a solider with more than 20 years of service in the Army. He spent time deployed around the world, including tours in both Iraq wars. It was a life of service and sacrifice. It’s a story many veterans share, he said, but each story is also unique. At PLU alone there are more than 130 veterans enrolled and about 200 cadets in the ROTC program, he said. As Farnum transitioned from military service to civilian life, programs like the Yellow Ribbon Program at PLU have helped in working toward a

that so many PLU students experience the world through study away programs – that experience provides them with a unique perspective. In fact, PLU students regularly study on every continent in the world and more than 40 percent study abroad during their time at PLU. The national average is less than 3 percent. While he was always good with numbers and knew working in business was his professional path, what would most adequately be described as the entrepreneurial spark struck him at PLU. “You

April 2, 2012 PLU professor wins Fulbright award By Katie Scaff ’13 PLU Professor Greg Williams will spend the 2012-2013 academic year continuing his work in Mexico as part of a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award.  A central theme of his work will be efforts to accommodate children and youth with disabilities into public schools.  Williams is a recipient of the J. William Fulbright – Arturo Garcia Robles U.S. Scholar All-Disciplines Award, one of five Fulbright programs in Mexico. “J. William