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On Exhibit: Resources about Acknowledging and Respecting Indigenous Languages and Land https://www.plu.edu/library/news/on-exhibit-resources-about-acknowledging-and-respecting-indigenous-languages-and-land/

Community. Articles (online) What are land acknowledgments, and how do they help Indigenous peoples? (2021, April 2). Christian Science Monitor, NA. https://ezproxy.plu.edu/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A657269447/ITOF?u=taco36403&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=980204f9 “The land acknowledgment is intended for use by non-Indigenous members of society as a corrective measure, to recognize history. The atrocities committed against Indigenous populations — from genocide to forced assimilation — are only

Multicultural Christmas Events on Campus Throughout December https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/12/10/christmas-events-on-campus/

celebrating Yuletide music, food and heritage as well as the advent season. Passion Play Dec. 10, 11, 12 & 13 at 7:30 p.m. / Dec. 13 & 14 at 2 p.m. Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts This nontraditional Passion Play examines the intersection of religion and politics as three communities—Queen Elizabeth’s England, Hitler’s Germany and Reagan’s America—attempt to stage the death and resurrection of Christ. The play-about-a-play takes the audience on a humorous yet unsettling journey

The value of the bourgeoisie https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/10/15/the-value-of-the-bourgeoisie/

October 15, 2012 Deirdre N. McCloskey – distinguished professor of economics, history, English, and communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago – spoke about the value of the middle-class during the annual Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. (Photo by John Struzenberg ’15) The value of the bourgeoisie By Katie Scaff ’13 Don’t be ashamed of being bourgeois, said Deirdre N. McCloskey, distinguished professor of economics, history, English, and communication at the

Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL symposium https://www.plu.edu/library/news/mortvedt-library-materials-for-healing-pathways-for-restoration-and-renewal-symposium-2/

Hetherington where she explores what remembering means ethically in terms of individual and community stories and walking through history together at the grassroots. Peg Carlson-Hoffman + Chuck Hoffman genesis + art website of artists, peacemakers, and community builders Peg Carlson-Hoffman and Chuck Hoffman, former executive directors of Holden Village. Robert McKee Irwin Books, book chapters, and articles by Robert McKee Irwin accessible from the Mortvedt Library website or book shelves. Valerie Segrest

On Exhibit: Books from the Collection about Food https://www.plu.edu/library/news/on-exhibit-books-from-the-collection-about-food/

History Month: Seeking (a Supreme Court) Justice February 2, 2022 Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL symposium February 16, 2022 On Exhibit: Women’s History Month March 9, 2022

Using “Essential Questions” for Thoughtful Inquiry https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/questions/

, and problems that reside within the content”(p.5). For example, an essential question in a music course might ask “Why is the enjoyment of music and bodily movement central to the human experience?” rather than asking “How are music and dance similar and different across cultures?” Exploration of essential questions should optimally occur in a spiral fashion, where students engage with the question repeatedly and adjust their thinking as new information is introduced. Students can introduce their

PLU to present US premiere of St. Matthew Passion as part of larger “Passion Week” event https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2016/01/14/plu-to-present-the-us-premiere-of-new-st-matthew-passion-as-part-of-larger-passion-week-event/

Chinese contemporary composer Tan Dun. Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of J.S. Bach, the work features soloists, chorus, and water percussion: bowls and basins filled with water, manipulated by hand and amplified by contact microphones. Tan Dun’s music is a fascinating, refreshing blend of Western classical music and traditional Chinese ritual. PLU’s School of Arts and Communication is an associate level sponsor of the concert.TicketsTuesday, March 22 & Wednesday, March 23, 8 pm | Lagerquist

PLU professor curates an Oxford Univ. museum collection at the intersection of religion, medicine an https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/02/13/plu-professor-brenda-llewellyn-ihssen-oxford-university-museum-faith-medicine-disability/

PLU professor curates an Oxford Univ. museum collection at the intersection of religion, medicine and disability Posted by: Zach Powers / February 13, 2024 Image: Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen is an associate professor of early and medieval Christian history at PLU. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU_ February 13, 2024 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterIn April 2023, PLU religion professor Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Ph.D., attended the Natural History Museum Late Night with PLU students at the

Five exceptional staff members receive PLU’s Distinguished Staff Award at annual holiday banquet https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/01/05/2023-staff-awards/

feel known and loved when you are with Jen. Even after work, Jen interacts with and competes against students in intramural flag football and softball. Ryan Marsh is the Administrative and Performance Manager in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Ryan joined PLU in 2016, and since day one, his attention to detail and ability to manage a wide variety of tasks has greatly enhanced the workflow of the Music program. Ryan’s coworkers say they can’t think of a better first person for students to

The University Wind Ensemble featured at the Western International Band Clinic https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2015/11/11/the-university-wind-ensemble-to-be-featured-at-international-band-clinic/

The University Wind Ensemble featured at the Western International Band Clinic Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / November 11, 2015 November 11, 2015 Lutes played to more than 800 students, band directors and music lovers who packed the house at the Western International Band Clinic on Saturday, November 21, 2015. The PLU Wind Ensemble was featured during the festival’s Saturday night performance and was one of only four groups selected to perform and the only band selected west of Texas. “Our