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inauguration and featuring behind-the-scenes access and tours of iconic institutions such as the United States Congress and The Washington Post. The result of the November election, however, threatened the course’s agenda. “A lot of students were asking if they could go on the trip, but skip inauguration,” recalled  Kaitlyn Sill, associate professor of politics and government. “And while the answer was yes, we really wanted to encourage them to keep an open mind.” Sill co-taught the course, titled

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

Because We’re Lutheran: Interfaith work, why it’s important and how it shapes students Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / June 5, 2019 June 5, 2019 By Kenzie Gandy '20Marketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (June 5, 2019) — Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Aziza Ahmed ‘19 and Kara Barkman ‘19 to talk about their involvement with interfaith work on campus and how it has impacted their experiences as Lutes.Coming from different backgrounds — one Muslim and one Lutheran — Aziza and Kara both speak to

Kristina Walker ’02 on running for office, loving Tacoma, and city council goals Posted by: Zach Powers / January 8, 2020 Image: Kristina Walker ’02 is sworn in at Tacoma City Council by her husband, Alex Walker ’03, on Tuesday, Jan. 7. (Photo courtesy the City of Tacoma) January 8, 2020 By Lisa PattersonGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 8, 2020) — At about this time last January, Kristina Walker ’02 got The New York Times’ special insert that featured all 126 women

Prof. Bridget Yaden on using technology to make remote learning inviting and accessible Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 25, 2020 Image: PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget Yaden works on class slides for a course she’s now teaching remotely this semester. (Photo courtesy of Anderson Smith) March 25, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 25, 2020) — Distance learning and teaching can feel isolating at times. PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget

Mark Hernández ’20 has been an advocate, storyteller and student leader at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020 By Lora ShinnMarketing & Communications Guest WriterAs a first-year student, the initial adjustment to life at PLU was challenging for Mark Hernández. They’d attended a high school that was over 90 percent students of color. PLU, which is around 40 percent, felt daunting. “I was so culture-shocked at not seeing people who looked like me,” they say. “I was

Professor and alumnus Mark Mulder appointed dean of the PLU School of Business Posted by: Zach Powers / August 6, 2020 August 6, 2020 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has selected award-winning scholar, longtime business professor, and alumnus Mark Mulder to lead its business school.Mulder will serve as the dean of the PLU School of Business, a nationally recognized program offering a major and minor in business and graduate programs in business

money generated with the book sales. Was this book difficult for you to write? Yes, this book was difficult to write primarily due to it being a nonfiction project. The truth is always in control of such works. The challenge was not only to remember details of deeply personal experiences, but also to confirm those details with people who were present for those moments. Essentially, I had to turn into a journalist of my own memories while simultaneously reliving some painful and magical moments. Your

Act Six scholar and social work major Georjina Soliai ’23 thrives at PLU Posted by: Silong Chhun / December 14, 2020 December 14, 2020 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsGeorjina Soliai ‘23 of Lakewood, Washington grew up less than a 15-minute drive from Pacific Lutheran University. The Clover Park High School graduate was always aware of the university, but she never really considered it an option for herself.Soliai’s family moved to the United States in 1998 from Samoa. Her parents

Community First: PLU alum supports local sellers and town with 3 Sisters Market Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 25, 2021 August 25, 2021 By Veronica Craker, video by Silong ChhunMarketing and CommunicationsFor Whidbey Island business owner Roshel Donwen ’17, her close-knit island community is everything. She finds fulfillment in running her store, 3 Sisters Market, providing local food and goods to the people she considers family.“The best part about running and owning 3 Sisters Market is the