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Theatre students are taking on J-term, one act at a time. Alpha Psi Omega (APO), PLU’s national theatre society will present their annual One-Act Festival featuring student performed, directed and written material on January 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm in the Studio Theater. Additionally,…
do, and create something where there was once absolutely nothing.” Shatter’d, a 30 minute adaptation of The Life and Death of King Richard II shows the following weekend. The play covers the rise and fall of Richard’s reign as King from within the prison cell where he resides until his execution. The high-energy, ensemble-based, experimental theatre piece uses Shakespeare’s language to explore larger themes such as the human perception of time. “Student collaboration is at the heart of the PLU
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PLU opens their 2016-2017 season with arguably the greatest composer in history: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In Amadeus , the scene is the 18 th Century and Antonio Salieri is an established composer. Salieri has given himself to God so he might realize his sole ambition…
dead the same thing as being the instrument in said person’s death?” Amadeus is intended for mature audiences due to sexual innuendos and strong language. The School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University houses the Departments of Art & Design, Communication & Theatre, and Music and presents more than 250 events each season. Pacific Lutheran University offers approximately 3,500 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs. Students
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New endowed chair created A new endowed chair has been created in the School of Education and Movement Studies – The Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education honors Jolita Benson. It has been funded by Dale and Jolita Benson through The Benson Family…
of Kansas in 1981, with a major in special education and a minor in language development. He joined the PLU faculty in 1981 and since 1994 has held the rank of professor. Reisberg has contributed to the literature in special education by focusing on topics that can positively impact the lives of students with academic and behavior difficulties, among them classroom management, technology-based instructional methods, and para-educator training. He has held many roles in the School of Education and
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China: Tour like a rock star By Chris Albert While touring China this June, Luke Peterson ’10 felt something a jazz drummer doesn’t normally get to experience. Jazz students touring china this summer found they generated excitement no matter where they performed. He was treated…
would carry over to the tour bus – Peterson once had to exit the bus to sign more autographs and to pose with his new fans. “It was very unexpected,” he said. “We definitely don’t get that in the states. It made the whole jazz band feel like rocks stars.” Even with obvious language barriers, music was one clear connection. While touring the PLU students had a chance to perform with Chinese musicians. “We couldn’t speak to each other, but we could play music together,” Peterson said. It’s that value
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On November 18, Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be co-hosting a virtual edition of The People’s Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race. The People’s Gathering is a professional and personal development…
community, is more important than ever: in our workplaces, in our neighborhoods, and in our homes.” For more information and to register please visit plu.edu/continuing-education/ Read Previous Keeton Heggerness looks to continue all-conference play for PLU soccer Read Next PLU Launches ‘My Language. My Choice. Words Mean Things’ Campaign COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window
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The Lavender Community seeks to honor, celebrate, and uplift the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ students.
awareness of topics from evolving language to bias incidents to current events have increased access to peers and faculty outside of the classroom to support their learning about social justice and identity development Linked Residence Hall(s)Ordal HallExample ProgramsBelow are a few examples of programs that have occurred in the Lavender Community in the past! If you have an idea for a wing or hall program, contact your Resident Assistant or Community Advocate to see about planning it! Queer Student
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What first really drew me to PLU as a high-schooler was its focus on vocation and global education. I knew I wanted to study away, and discern where I fit in the greater context of the world.
students spoke Nahuatl and Spanish, and were learning English as a third language. They involved me in celebrations and laughed with me when I couldn’t handle the spicy salsas. I lived nearby in Cuetzalan, Puebla with a host family. We spent many hours playing games, watching reality TV shows, and drinking a lot coffee around the kitchen table. I’m thankful that my time at PLU allowed me to encounter new ways to engage with the global community. Peace Corps Prep and Study Away only skim the top of the
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Study away can be a change-your-life experience - and it doesn’t end when you get on the plane to come back. Returning home can be both comforting and challenging.
, Hong Hall provides a language and globally-focused living space that will keep your study away experiences alive. PLU Global Campus Connection Now that you’ve been an international student you know it can be hard to meet locals. Participate in the Global Campus Connection (GCC) program, where new international students are matched with current PLU students!Global Ambassadors Global Ambassadors provide peer support to study away students before, during, and after an off-campus study experience
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Bailey Smith is a junior Environmental Studies major and Sociology minor who studied away during Spring Semester of 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Copenhagen has been voted the most ecologically green city in the world for multiple years in a row, an oasis for an Environmental Studies major, as well as a European hub. Although students have the opportunity to take classes about Danish language, knowing Danish is not necessary for this program as classes are taught in English. This program not only fit her academic pursuits, but her personal values as well. While in Copenhagen, Bailey’s specific program was entitled Sustainability in Europe, through
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Theatre students are taking on J-term, one act at a time. Alpha Psi Omega (APO), PLU’s national theatre society will present their annual One-Act Festival featuring student performed, directed and written material on January 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm in the Studio Theater. Additionally,…
do, and create something where there was once absolutely nothing.” Shatter’d, a 30 minute adaptation of The Life and Death of King Richard II shows the following weekend. The play covers the rise and fall of Richard’s reign as King from within the prison cell where he resides until his execution. The high-energy, ensemble-based, experimental theatre piece uses Shakespeare’s language to explore larger themes such as the human perception of time. “Student collaboration is at the heart of the PLU
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