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  • Most often carved from wood, but historically from clay and metal alloys also, figures can be representations of human beings or spirits.

    historically from clay and metal alloys also, figures can be representations of human beings or spirits. As human figures, these can be individuals such as a king or queen, soldier or horseman, or multiple  figures, including male and female couples, or a woman with a child or children. It all depends on the purpose for which the figure was made, and this can be assumed to be central to the cultural ideals and values of the people who utilize it. As with masks, figures can be owned by individuals, groups

  • GENOCIDE: What does it mean to you? Through the efforts of alumnus and Regent Donald R. Morken and colleague Bruce Littman, PLU sponsors annual scholarships in honor of Raphael Lemkin.

    these guidelines: the essay should be at least 7-10 pages in length, the pages should be numbered, double-spaced with margins 1” – 1.25”, with a font size of 12 pt. the essay should have either footnotes or endnotes and those citations must be in either the Chicago Manual of Style or the MLA format. All entrants will be invited to attend an awards ceremony on April 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center. 2023 Lemkin Lecture Essay WinnerTranslating

  • Congratulations to this year's essay contest winner, Kiyomi Kishaba, for her contribution Fire.

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    a tutorialGender, Sexuality, & Race Studies ProgramSuperCAPP – Degree audit data for course schedule planning and student advising. Watch a tutorialGlobal and Cultural StudiesSuperCAPP – Degree audit data for course schedule planning and student advising. Watch a tutorialHistory DepartmentSuperCAPP – Degree audit data for course schedule planning and student advising. Watch a tutorialHolocaust & Genocide Studies ProgramSuperCAPP – Degree audit data for course schedule planning and student

  • A commitment to the advance of knowledge and skill is nothing new at a Lutheran university. Indeed, the Lutheran reform of education began with one sixteenth century professor’s doubts and

    can attend every significant reform or cultural change. Luther’s oft-repeated question – “What does this mean?” – remains an appropriate and troubling question for any member of a university to entertain. Indeed, the capacity to question remains part of the genetic encoding of Lutheran higher education. Thus, the Lutheran reformers recognized centers of education – places in which important questions could be entertained without censure – as crucial in the formation of persons who could link

  • The Rainier Writing Workshop’s “Outside Experience” offers participants a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a challenging aspect of the writing life.

    to strengthen their writing skills and/or practice; they can explore broader aspects of the writing life, such as publishing internships or teaching opportunities; they can immerse themselves in research for a specific writing project; they can contribute to the cultural and literary life of their own communities. Each participant designs their experience with the support and oversight of the Outside Experience coordinator. Here’s a sample of what some RWW students have done for their Outside

  • “Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

    body has included… Students from a range of racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Students come from various social class backgrounds. Students from a variety of religious and spiritual backgrounds. Typical classes are 10% male and 90% female. Students work on projects together in the program and learn from one another’s life experience. 2024 Diversity CompositionApply NowDeadline: Feb 1ApplyRequest More InformationLearn moreInfo Request FormConnect With Us Submit an inquiry form RSVP for an

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  • The annual dance concert, Dance 2015 , once again leaps onto the stage of Eastvold Auditorium on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm. This year’s concert will be Associate Professor and Dance 2015 Director Maureen McGill’s last show after 35 years. Dance 2015…

    Mt. Publishing. During McGill’s tenure, dance at PLU has flourished. The annual dance concert has become one of the largest attended annual cultural events on campus, second to the Christmas Concerts. Interest in dance has also expanded, for example, this year more than 100 students auditioned to participate in Dance 2015, with 64 getting placed in the concert. Over the years she developed a course, Healing Arts of the Mind and Body, where students explore the more spiritual aspects of

  • Associate Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Studies | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | cassio.vianna@plu.edu | 253-535-7760 | Cassio Vianna is the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the University Jazz Ensemble and teaches jazz music courses.

    Competition (2016) Winner composition: "For the Rise of a New Day," Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest (2015-2016) Biography Cassio Vianna is the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the University Jazz Ensemble and teaches jazz music courses. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr. Vianna is a composer, pianist, arranger, and educator whose work reflects the broad range of musical and cultural influences he has

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  • Associate Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Studies | Music | cassio.vianna@plu.edu | 253-535-7760 | Cassio Vianna is the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the University Jazz Ensemble and teaches jazz music courses.

    Competition (2016) Winner composition: "For the Rise of a New Day," Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest (2015-2016) Biography Cassio Vianna is the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the University Jazz Ensemble and teaches jazz music courses. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr. Vianna is a composer, pianist, arranger, and educator whose work reflects the broad range of musical and cultural influences he has

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