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The Matrix EditorDescriptionThe Matrix seeks to facilitate dialogue within the PLU community regarding issues of social justice and provides an outlet for students and faculty to explore the numerous ways in which social justice takes form. The editor is responsible for the production and publication of The Matrix each semester. This includes advertising for submissions, editing, and facilitating the layout and printing of the publication. The editor should be an individual who is passionate

Ensemble, PLU Symphony Orchestra, The University Chorale, Choir of the West, the Tacoma Community College Orchestra, and the Tacoma Brass Band.  He plays throughout the northwest as a member of the Seattle-based Mosaic Brass Quintet.He has appeared with the Vashon Opera and Tacoma Symphony Orchestras, at the Olympic Music Festival, and is the director of the Tacoma Young Chamber Players, the South Sound’s premier chamber music experience for young adults. Dr. Lyman’s articles have been published by

. The program aims to provide faculty and staff with a first-hand experience of PLU’s study away opportunities. Additionally, it is designed to continually broaden and deepen the understanding, within the PLU community, of the institution’s mission-driven commitment to global education. Contingent on pre-approval of staff supervisors and VPs and faculty chairs and deans as appropriate, all benefits-eligible (0.50 FTE and above) PLU faculty and staff that have been employed by the university for at

PLU Student Continues Internship Despite Pandemic Despite the challenges and uncertainty of life during the pandemic, PLU student Gurjot Kang ’21 is finding ways to build her skills and improve the community through her internship with Tacoma Housing Authority. Kang—a communication and political science double major from Auburn, Washington—was connected with… March 25, 2021 CommunicationCommunityCurrent StudentsInternshipsJusticePolitical ScienceService

ceramicist, she is equally dedicated to academics and service. While many students must find work during their time at PLU, Rebecca found meaningful work and service the relate directly to the values and mission of PLU. She worked as a tutor in the local school district for students at Gates, Franklin Pierce and Washington High Schools and Keithley Middle School. In addition, she has participated in the last four Empty Bowls events serving the needs of our local food banks and the community at large

Are you brave or are you insane for coming out at a Lutheran university in the 90s… or are you just doing the right thing? Beth Kraig (full oral history interviews part one, part two, and part three) Beth was the obvious choice for the first person to interview for this project. For many PLU students and alumni, Beth Kraig is the queer history of PLU. I knew that Beth would also be instrumental in connecting me with other members of our PLU community who would be willing to share their

Indigenous responses and decolonial strategies, and on the sometimes rocky relationship between Indigenous people and environmentalist movements. Students read works by Indigenous historians, environmental scholars, and activists, while also addressing real world environmental colonialism in the local community. (4) NAIS 250 : Introduction to Native American & Indigenous Studies - ES, GE Introduces students to the scope, methodologies, and intellectual traditions of Native American and Indigenous Studies