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A New Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor at Pacific Lutheran University By Barbara Clements PLU Director of Content Development An important new step has been taken at PLU with the creation of a Holocaust and Genocide Studies minor, available to students beginning in the fall…
develop as global citizens; future leaders; and whole, richly informed persons. As the University’s statement on General Education notes: “PLU offers an education not only in values, but in valuing, and asserts strongly that, Life gains meaning when dedicated to a good larger than oneself.” History Professor Beth Kraig said one of the more exciting parts of the new minor is a topic and study that engage in ethical issues from the beginning. “It’s involving so many different parts of the university
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Kurt Mayer: Jan. 14, 1930-Nov. 13, 2012 The Holocaust Studies program at PLU lost its founder and namesake for our esteemed endowed chair on November 13, 2012. Kurt Mayer, survived by his wife Pam, his daughter Natalie, his son Joe, and Joe’s wife Gloria…
when they became co-chairs of the Eastvold Leadership Committee along with Dick and Marcia Moe. Mayer is known to many as the author of his memoir, My Personal Brush with History (2009). One of his fondest hopes was that a German-language edition could be made available in the country he and his family fled those many decades ago, a country he had learned to respect for its eventual willingness to face up to its horrific past. Just two weeks before his death, Mayer was able to hold that edition
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“The massacre of innocents in Orlando prompts us to pray for those who grieve, to resist homophobia and Islamophobia, and to work diligently for an end to the easy purchase of deadly weapons. A Lutheran university, inspired by the non-violent life and inclusive love of…
shooting in American history on Sunday as a terrorist act targeting a place of “solidarity and empowerment” for the LGBTQ community and namely LGBTQ people of color. He urged Americans to decide “if that’s the kind of country we want to be.” It is not the kind of country I want, nor do I think is it the kind of country that our students deserve. Since the shooting death of PLU Professor Jim Holloway by a deranged gunman 15 years ago, we at PLU have been especially sensitive to issues of gun violence
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Lutes often find ways to show gratitude to the community that supported their education, but Justin Foster ’02 got started early. An entrepreneur, marketer, and technology developer, he has been an active supporter of PLU and the School of Business since graduation. “I received a…
Why PLU grad and entrepreneur still gives back to the School of Business Posted by: shortea / August 13, 2019 Image: Justin Foster ’02, and School of Business Dean Chung-Shing Lee photographed in the Morken Center for Learning & Technology at PLU, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) August 13, 2019 By Vince SchleitwilerGuest WriterLutes often find ways to show gratitude to the community that supported their education, but Justin Foster ’02 got started early. An entrepreneur
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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…
Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Wind Ensemble Spring Conference Appearances Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 15, 2022 Image: Spokane skyline, where Choir of the West and University Chorale will be performing February 15, 2022 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
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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…
Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 Posted by: nicolacs / October 24, 2022 Image: Image: PLU alumnus Mark Miller ’88 is the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma. October 24, 2022 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen 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
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific Lutheran University already exhibits academic excellence in a variety of ways: rich global education, robust student-faculty research, world-class faculty members and, of course, eager students who are ready to change the world. But Brown…
PLU’s provost plans to improve faculty diversity, visibility and accessibility of campus research Posted by: Kari Plog / September 12, 2016 Image: Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., addresses first-year Lutes at the annual convocation ceremony a month after beginning her tenure as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) September 12, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 3, 2018) — In response to years of student inquiries and interest, Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Communication announced a new concentration in Film and Media Studies. Courses, which will be available for registration April 16-27, launch in fall 2018. The new…
PLU Department of Communication launches Film and Media Studies concentration, beginning fall 2018 Posted by: Kari Plog / April 3, 2018 Image: MediaLab students film on location for one of their many award-winning documentary film projects. (Photo courtesy of MediaLab) April 3, 2018 By PLU Department of CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (April 3, 2018) — In response to years of student inquiries and interest, Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Communication announced a new concentration in
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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…
Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 Posted by: Zach Powers / October 24, 2022 Image: PLU alumnus Mark Miller ’88 is the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma. October 24, 2022 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsWhen 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
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Two PLU professors were recently invited to teach a summer intensive course at Sichuan University, a 70,000-student public university in Chengdu, China. PLU and Sichuan have a decades-long relationship that dates back to the 1980s. PLU faculty visits took place in 2023, and in summer…
Undergraduate Programs, visited Sichuan University. “The basic philosophy is to introduce their students to the best knowledge and best minds all over the world,” said Paul Manfredi, chair of PLU’s Chinese Studies program. PLU is also working to establish a future exchange that would bring Sichuan faculty to the PLU campus. The PLU professors taught in their areas of expertise, in English, to Chinese students. We asked Auman and Yaden to share some of their experiences — and tell us what they learned.Q&A
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