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New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles will deliver Pacific Lutheran University’s 14th Annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture on April 15 at 7 p.m. Charles’ lecture will be titled “The Beautiful Mind: A Journey from Thought to Page.” A book signing will follow her…
. Her poetic writing focuses on themes of Black empowerment, resilience, history, and joy. Charles’ accolades include being spotlighted in the New York Times Book Review, a Buzzfeed Top 40 pick, an Amazon Editor’s Choice, and a feature on CBS Mornings.“I want to express who we are as people – our complexities and our greatness by telling stories and writing poetry that reflect not just our pain but our joy and everything in between,” Charles said in a 2021 Interview with Essence Magazine. “We are
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We will probably be talking about the 2019-20 school year for the rest of our lives. Prof. Kevin O’Brien speaking at the PLU Convocation, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Photo/John Froschauer) In March, responding to the regional outbreak and global pandemic of COVID-19, PLU closed most…
world, passionately engaging research, and teaching diligently. The stories in this issue were written by students in Professor Scott Rogers’s January course on “Writing for Professional and Public Settings” (ENGL 323). Each took on a writing assignment, interviewed subjects, and crafted a great article. This website was then designed by our Digital Humanities Lab Tutor, Sami Hoskins, a graduating senior. Their work demonstrates the amazing capacity of PLU students. It’s an honor to present to you
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 17, 2016)- MediaLab at Pacific Lutheran University, the multimedia, applied research organization that celebrates 10 years of success this fall, counts more than 200 students as participants throughout the decade. Those participants are invited to mark the organization’s milestone anniversary Nov. 5…
trying to figure what in the world this teaching thing is all about, and Dr. Lisosky was sitting next to me, and said ‘I have an idea. We should create some sort of agency and students would do all the work, the writing and photography for clients in the community,’” Wells recounted. “And then she turned to me and said, ‘and you should run it.’” That was 10 years ago. Now, the student group has produced five Emmy-nominated documentaries (with one Emmy win), along with 32 other national and
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Glory M. Liu, Johns Hopkins University
economic forces that have shaped contemporary culture and society. The program encourages historical reflection, creative problem solving, and ethical leadership across campus.Previous Lecturers Glory M. Liu (2023) Justin Spelhaug (2022) Sven Beckert (2019) Alice Steinglass (2018) Brad Tilden (2017) Stephen Mihm (2016)Seth Rockman (2015) Gary Cross (2014) Mansel G. Blackford (2013) Deirdre N. McCloskey (2012) Peter Coclanis (2011) Joyce Appleby (2010)Walter Licht (2009) Peter H. Lindert (2008) Naomi R
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“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of…
in producing and/or directing challenging, minimalist pieces of theatre. Vpstart Crow events supplement the productions sponsored by the PLU Theatre Program and Alpha Psi Omega; as a result, they usually take place in “found” or alternative spaces. Read Previous Dance concert covers new creative ground Read Next A one-of-a-kind production to open the 2017-18 theatre season: Aunt Raini LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 31, 2015)—Taylor Cox ’15, a member of MediaLab, an invitation-only multimedia program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received a Silver Award from the Mercury Excellence Awards for her branding and designs for MediaLab’s 2014 documentary, Waste Not: Breaking Down the Food Equation…
awards are recognized internationally for their fairness in judging, and for selecting only the most qualified entries. Read Previous Center for Media Studies to Offer New Creative Media Course in Fall ’15 Read Next Victory! Student-Athletes Notch 125 Wins for PLU’s 125th Year 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. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela
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PLU students in Professor Amy Young’s strategic communication class have spent the fall semester working with RIP Medical Debt , a nonprofit organization that competes with collections agencies to purchase unpaid medical debt for a fraction of the cost and helps folks run crowdfunding campaigns…
goal, the students also hope to eventually raise $20,000 and plan a campus event in the spring that celebrates debt relief. “I think this is very in line with PLU’s values of care for the community and using your time and talent in service of others,” says Young. Communication, Media & Design Arts @ PLUThe Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts offers a strategic and creative curriculum to prepare students for careers in diverse fields including print and digital design, journalism, PR
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Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program. - Senator J. William Fulbright
awardees, who meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country, through sharing daily experiences. The host countries determine the number and criteria for candidates. Award/Stipend/Benefits: round-trip transportation to the host country, funding to cover room, board and incidental expenses, and Accident & Sickness Health Insurance 2. Fulbright Study/Research: Academic OR Creative and Performing Arts Available in 150 or more countries, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides
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“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything” – Malcolm X. Inequality. A word that carries the weight of a million lost souls. A word that has invoked the true nature of thousands of Americans. A word that has haunted the spirit of…
in producing and/or directing challenging, minimalist pieces of theatre. Vpstart Crow events supplement the productions sponsored by the PLU Theatre Program and Alpha Psi Omega; as a result, they usually take place in “found” or alternative spaces. Read Previous Dance concert covers new creative ground Read Next A one-of-a-kind production to open the 2017-18 theatre season: Aunt Raini LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe
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By Michael Halvorson, ’85. Updated December 4, 2020 The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of the student-faculty research team for Summer 2020. The fellowship was awarded to the team of Ben Merrill and Prof. Ralph Flick from…
Administration with a concentration in Management and Human Resources. Mr. Merrill is also a Specialized Music Minor, and he sings in Choir of the West. During Fall 2020, Ben also plans to continue working as an Innovation Studies intern, helping to organize events and creative programming in the PLU Makerspace. Ralph Flick (J.D., M.B.A.) is an Assistant Professor in PLU’s School of Business. He teaches business law, ethics, and management at PLU, and he advises the university’s pre-law program. The Benson
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