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and Dean of Graduate and Summer Studies in 1975. He was recognized with an Excellence in the Arts award from the university in 1988 for becoming “a champion for the education, support and advocacy of all the art disciplines; the creative processes that reflect most honestly the human spirit.” During his time at PLU, Dick helped make the university’s School of Arts one of the best in the region, working with the chairs of art, music and theater departments, hiring excellent faculty and bringing

ask around and help me find the answer.” Miller laughs when she thinks back to her mother’s declaration that they would never return to Wild Waves. The park is now a place where she is creative, a leader, and has become a communications and marketing professional. Some things, however, never do change.  “I unfortunately have not gone down any of the water slides since my first trip to Wild Waves,” Miller admits. “I have been on the Timberhawk Roller Coaster, and that definitely made up for my

-12 students in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce school districts. Tutoring is led by PLU student volunteers, and an average of 15 students each semester regularly donate their time. With goals to provide support to adult English language learners in the near future, the Parkland Literacy Center is fast becoming an educational cornerstone in the local South Sound community. “My goal is not only to do what I can to provide access to education for everyone, but to make sure that the community knows

together to explore the theme of Re-forming, as we celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and honor the core tenets of Lutheran higher education – critical questioning, freedom for expression, foundation in the liberal arts, learning and research within community, intrinsic value of educating the whole person, discerning one’s vocation in the world, and service to the advancement of life, health, and wholeness. Read Previous PLU places in English and Spanish Worlds at Mark O. Hatfield

PLU professor) Barry Johnson, who encouraged her to audition. “PLU has given me amazing connections,” she said. As for advice for other students seeking a career in singing or opera? “Life isn’t a dress rehearsal,” she said. “Do your best work every time. Be accountable. Be flexible. Be able, ready and fierce with your art.” Like Van Mechelen, McIntyre arrived at PLU as a transfer student. She graduated with an English literature major, and a vocal and religion minor. McIntyre’s mother, Nancy

Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities Posted by: Reesa Nelson / June 22, 2020 June 22, 2020 Why did you decide to study music? What sparked your interest in music and how did your academic path and career develop from there? It was a family business for me, so to speak. My father was my first teacher in both piano and trombone, and my first band director. I learned to read music before I learned to read English. The die was cast at an

Arbaugh. “His basic philosophy class opened my eyes to ideas I’d never considered,” Zee said. Zee remained at PLU after his BA studies to earn an MBA. “For me, it was not just the perfect way to understand complexities of business and problem solving, it improved my English.” At the time, Watergate and the opening up of China inspired Zee to go to law school. He was accepted at Georgetown, earning a J.D. and second master’s degree (taxation). At Baker & McKenzie, he progressed through the ranks on

try in 2015 and we went back to successfully finish what we were trying to do in 2011.” Ryan’s trip focused on conservation and documentation of several largely ignored but significant tombs that he has been excavating. He and his fellow Archaeologists helped install doors over the tombs, so that visitors could walk over them without damaging their entrances. Additionally, the team labeled all of the tombs. “For each of the tombs that we worked on, we made bilingual signs in Arabic and English

History: Exploring the Works of African-American AuthorsAnderson University Center 34 – 4pm Join PLU’s English Honor Society as they celebrate and discuss some of the literary works of influential Black authors. All academic disciplines are welcomed. The selected readings will be available in Admin 201.FEB 25 The Evolution of Hip HopThe CAVE – 8pm Join BSU for our annual dance that will showcase Hip Hop from its early beginnings to today. This event will also serve as a celebration of Black History

English and political science classes, and those have given her new perspectives. “The GSRS major really gets you in everywhere and gets you to do everything.”Clark is also a recipient of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Known as the Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Teaching Program at PLU, the scholarship is awarded to students of different backgrounds in their senior and graduate years who want to teach STEM subjects.  “There are six of us, two undergrads and four in the graduate program