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PLU Professor Jan Weiss in Namibia. One on One: Jan Weiss By Barbara Clements A 22-year-old Jan Weiss walked into the elementary school southeast of Portland, Ore. , and looked at her third-grade class. Twenty-five faces looked back. And Weiss realized that she knew nothing…
to Namibia as a Fulbright-Hays scholar, returning to the country in 2011-13 as a co-leader in J-Term comparative education courses. “I knew my first trip to Namibia transformed me,” she said. “I still am unable to totally articulate the transformation, but I know I was a different person when I returned. Each time I journey to Namibia I become increasingly comfortable in a culture that is so different from what I know or knew.” Namibia was under South African rule, and apartheid laws, until just
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If you polled people, chances are few would raise their hands and volunteer to go back to middle or high school. For many, those were awkward times in just about every way imaginable. For folks that struggled with reading, writing, communication or other subjects, even…
a safe and inviting place to kick back, relax and learn skills that will not only help them excel at school, but also in life. The Parkland Literacy Center (PLC), 1112 124th St. South, opened last March in a house next to Keithley Middle School. There, PLU faculty and students serve the community through literacy-training and academic-support programs. Students visit with a variety of goals — some are working on improving skills, and others are in programs like Advanced Placement (AP) and
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Together, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022. Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on…
create art, transforming audience perspectives on climate change. Where did you grow up, and why did you choose PLU for undergraduate studies? Ruggeri: I grew up in South Florida and wanted to go out of state for college, specifically a liberal arts college offering a theater program with a directing focus. I hoped to find a smaller community and had summer camp friends who had gone to PLU. And PLU gave me a good scholarship! Knapp: I grew up in Bellingham. I loved growing up there but wanted to
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WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE BE LIKE FOR THIS COURSE AND FIELD EXPERIENCE? For 2016, we will have the course content, preparation, outreach and fundraising during the spring semester.
and understanding, and we can do so from all perspectives (Lutheran, Buddhist, Agnostic, etc.). Thus, diverse backgrounds and viewpoints are welcomed!WHO WILL BE OUR PLU FACULTY MEMBER AND STAFF MEMBER WHILE ON THE TRIP?Dr. Mark Mulder will be the professor for the course. Dr. Mulder has led five PLU study away programs in South America (Brazil, Argentina and Peru) and has been a co-leader of five well funding and installation trips in Central America (Honduras and Nicaragua). Professor Mulder
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On the Path to Peace Communication Professor Amanda Feller’s peace-building cohort, all graduating in 2014, comes together at PLU. From left: Caitlin Zimmerman, Lauren Corboy, Sydney Barry, Kendall Daugherty, Rachel Samardich, Rachel Espasandin, Jessica Sandler and Anna McCracken. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Eight Graduating Women Give…
McCRACKEN Hometown: Spanaway, Wash. Major: Global Studies & Anthropology. Graduation date: May 2014. Peace-building experience: McCracken went to Northern Ireland with Feller and Political Science Professor Ann Kelleher for a J-Term course on peace-building and dialogue in 2012. From there, McCracken followed a path of peace, studying social and political transformation in Durban, South Africa; representing PLU as one of two Peace Scholars at the international school in Oslo, Norway; joining PLU’s award
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The ability of a plant to survive and thrive depends on the strength of its roots. When a plant’s roots are nourished they help anchor them in place, absorb and store nutrients for growth, and
of the Puget Sound and be wading in on uneven rocks. Hosted by: Jen Rude, Campus Paster & Jen Smith, Dean of Inclusive ExcellenceSip and PaintLeaves at 10:45am 15 spots Join us for a vibrant and empowering Sip and Paint event that centers Womxn of Color and their creativity. This special gathering is all about celebrating and nourishing relationships while expressing your artistic side. First, we will take the bus to Sip some Boba at Bambu Boba on South 38th. After returning to campus, we will
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Tacoma, May 16, 2021 This week we interviewed Mariken Lund , a PLU junior and Innovation Studies minor who recently started her own sustainable clothing business in Norway. Mariken is an international student who normally studies Business and other subjects on the PLU campus. However,…
there.” What about the future of ELSK the Studio? “ELSK the Studio may be growing in the future. But I didn’t start this business to make money. I really just wanted to try a creative venture that would express my values about sustainability and friendship. Clothing design is one way to do that, but there are also other ways, including working on social innovation projects in the South Sound area and beyond.” “At PLU, I learned that entrepreneurship begins with critical thinking—learning about a
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We feel honored to introduce our Alumni of Color Supervisor Scholarship Recipients:
restore their longings and desires. In addition, my work with individuals promotes healing, building strong connections and creating a sense of agency to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. I have been in a multiracial relationship for over 10 years and have two young bi-racial daughters. I was raised in a working class refugee family in south Seattle. I understand that relationships require intention and investment and believe in the healing power of secure and healthy relationships. Website
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Performance/clinic: Each school band will perform and receive a 30-minute clinic from two professional jazz educators following their performance on stage Midday Concert: The PLU Jazz Ensemble
, Mission Impossible 3, Ice Age 2, Spiderman 1 & 2, Team America and South Park. Bergeron’s featured trumpet solos can be heard on the motion pictures West Side Story (2021 Steven Spielberg), La La Land, Sing, The Incredibles 1 & 2, Rocky Balboa, The Secret Life of Pets 2, Rough Night, Jazzman’s Blues, Vacation Friends, Ted 2, Minions, Minions 2:The Rise of Gru, Spies in Disguise, Jersey Boys, The Green Hornet, The Interview, Despicable Me 1, 2 & 3, Duplicity, Princess & the Frog, The Perfect Game,, Hey
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The Anderson research group addresses three domains in the physical sciences: chemical reactivity viewed from the microscopic perspective of electron structure, molecular orbitals and reactivities
, biologists, and engineers with participants from all over the globe. Graduates are applying biomimicry in their work in different settings and places including Fortune 500 corporations, the EPA, South Africa, Spain, Columbia, Mexico, Turkey, as well as the US. As senior editor, Dayna compiled a decade of experience in biomimicry into a practical how-to guide Biomimicry Resource Handbook: A Seed Bank of Knowledge and Best Practices (2013). All of this has helped fertilize the movement of biomimicry as a
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