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‘19 along with Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus Communications Specialist (and former PLU debater) Aaron Sherman ’11 and University of Washington-Tacoma Assistant Professor of Security Studies and Conflict Resolution Ben Meiches.  Sponsored by the PLU Speech and Debate Team. Opening of “Nordic Explorers: A Legacy Beyond the Horizon” exhibition Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center Special guest lecture by Norwegian journalist Ragnar Kvam, about people who pushed themselves to new

-founder Marcie Lazzari, Ph.D., said the annual event is meant to facilitate difficult conversations and examine diversity. “It’s about providing opportunities for people to self reflect, gain new knowledge, dialogue with others and, hopefully, change in a positive way,” said Lazzari, a social work and criminal justice professor and graduate studies coordinator at University of Washington Tacoma. The South Puget Sound Higher Education Diversity Partnership formed when faculty at UWT realized that many

Rock, received the grant for their ongoing project titled “An Edition and Translation of Selections from Louise Dupin’s Philosophical Treatise, The Work on Women.” The project aims to present the work of Enlightenment French feminist, author, and philosopher Louise Dupin to a wide audience for the first time by translating and editing a selection of her most important political and philosophical ideas in an approachable anthology. “Making Dupin’s work more accessible to a new generation of students

Little Rock, received the grant for their ongoing project titled “An Edition and Translation of Selections from Louise Dupin’s Philosophical Treatise, The Work on Women.” The project aims to present the work of Enlightenment French feminist, author, and philosopher Louise Dupin to a wide audience for the first time by translating and editing a selection of her most important political and philosophical ideas in an approachable anthology. “Making Dupin’s work more accessible to a new generation of

Choir of the West Director Richard Nance discusses his recent leadership award and the origins of “St. Matthew Passion” Posted by: Zach Powers / March 21, 2016 Image: PLU Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Dr. Richard Nance (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 21, 2016 By Mandi LeComptePLU School of Arts + Communication Outreach Coordinator, special to PLU NewsTACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 21, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University Director of Choral Studies Dr. Richard Nance was recently the

still remember it like it was yesterday. In my second year as a PLU student, I got to be a New Student Orientation Guide. By that time, I had so much passion for PLU, and it was amazing to share that with new students and be part of their PLU journey. It is one of my fondest memories from my time here. Why did you choose a reading endorsement for your degree? Everyone who studies education at PLU chooses an endorsement, either special education or reading.  Growing up, I was a bookworm. I would

Paul O. Ingram Lecture announced Posted by: hassonja / January 19, 2018 January 19, 2018 The Paul O. Ingram Lecture is scheduled for February 20, 2018 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University. Guest lecturer Dr. Michelle M. Jacob will present Indigenous Environmentalism as Spiritual Responsibility. Dr. Jacob is a Professor of Indigenous Studies and Director of the Sapsik’ʷałá (Teacher) Education Program at University of Oregon. She is an enrolled

instances of funds of knowledge, particularly as they relate to early childhood education in the Muslim community. When she took a group of PLU education students to India last J-Term to visit schools, she realized she knew very little about the cultural practices in Muslim community schools. It made her wonder – what are the learning practices that south Indian Muslim children bring from home that might facilitate learning later in the classroom? And how could those cultural practices inform what is

cultivate relationships through cross-cultural exchanges. The university has frequently produced volunteers, who have served in places such as Mongolia and Namibia.As a result of PLU’s deep commitment to Peace Corps work, the organization approached university administrators to launch the new Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which debuted in the spring. PLU is one of just three universities in Washington state to offer the program. It combines hands-on experience and coursework that prepares

Benson Research Fellows to Present Kara Atkinson and Austin Karr explore business and economic history on April 5 Posted by: halvormj / March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, History majors Kara Atkinson and Austin Karr present on their student-faculty research projects. Please join us in Admin 101 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm! Read Previous Neurotechnology Lecture “Enhancement” Read Next 10 Innovation Studies Students Graduate LATEST POSTS Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions