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(served in Mozambique from 2012-2014) Colin studied Communications (journalism) and Spanish at PLU. Highlights of his time at PLU outside of wonderful experiences in the classroom and building
1980s with Tom Hanks (no Academy Award for this role!) and John Candy when he was a kid. The plot centers around being in the Peace Corps. He learned more about the Peace Corps when he was in high school, at PLU, and then while working after he graduated. It stuck with him. It seemed like a great way to have the right amount of time to settle into another place and work on exciting projects. Community Health Workers in rural Northern Mozambique, promoting HIV awareness through theater× During his
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PLU has been involved with social impact work for generations. But like most colleges and universities, our institution doesn't have up-to-the-minute data about which projects are currently active
community members a simple question: “Have you been counted yet?” The initiative involved three student ambassadors from the Innovation Studies program and a team of faculty and volunteers. We searched the campus high and low for data on social impact projects, uncovering a wide range of programs that are active. In fact, we learned that over 175 social impact projects and initiatives are currently running, spread out across every part of the campus. Many involve partners in Parkland, Spanaway, and
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TACOMA, WASH. (June. 23, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) is one of two Tacoma-area museums selected for a service project by Registrars to the Rescue (R2R), an initiative of the Washington Museum Association. Curators with R2R will visit the SCC on June…
PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center selected for Registrars to the Rescue service project Posted by: Zach Powers / June 3, 2016 Image: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway (left) is greeted by PLU Norwegian and Scandinavian studies professor Troy Storfjell in the Scandinavian Cultural Center on May 23, 2015. June 3, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June. 23, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) is one of two Tacoma-area museums
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TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 27, 2017)- The third biennial Ambassador Chris Stevens Memorial Lecture will be held at 7 p.m. on March 1 in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University. Shamil Idriss, a global leader in diplomacy and global…
for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University. Shamil Idriss, a global leader in diplomacy and global affairs will deliver a lecture titled “Conflict is Inevitable, Violence is Not.”Idriss is President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, a global conflict transformation organization with offices in 35 countries. He previously served as Deputy Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Senior Advisor at the World Economic Forum. Idriss, whose life’s work has been defined
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Ordinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically defying that expectation. Justin Huertas graduated almost six years ago, in 2009, with a Bachelor of Fine…
Justin Huertas’ “Semi-Autobiographical” Musical Premieres at the Seattle Repertory Theatre Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 27, 2015 Image: Justin Huertas and William A. Williams in Lizard Boy. Photo: Alabastro Photography. April 27, 2015 By By Matthew Salzano ’18 PLU Marketing & CommunicationsOrdinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically defying that expectation
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Ordinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically defying that expectation. Justin Huertas graduated almost six years ago, in 2009, with a Bachelor of Fine…
Justin Huertas’ “Semi-Autobiographical” Musical Premieres at the Seattle Repertory Theatre Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 By By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsOrdinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically defying that expectation. Justin Huertas graduated almost six years ago, in 2009, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
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Learning Communities are an integral component of the PLU experience, adding to the learning that happens both in the classroom and beyond the classroom.
diversity, justice, and sustainability Linked Residence Hall(s)Harstad, Hinderlie, Ordal, Pflueger, South Hall, TingelstadUpper Campus Harstad Hall is the most historic building on campus, once housing the entire university. Today, Harstad Hall provides a living experience for approximately 200 students and is home to the Upper Division Learning Community. Harstad also has some of the largest rooms on campus, with varying room sizes that add character to the five story hall. It is conveniently located
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Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran University. Online and blended programs for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students extend the university’s mission beyond campus borders,
& Healing RC RELI 229 Christian Health & Healing RC SOCI 101 Intro to Sociology A, SO SPED 914 Educ Proce for Mild Disabiliti SPED 921 Students with Autism SPED 917 Low Incidence Disabilities SPED 916 Early Childhood Education SPED 915 Emotional/Behavioral Disorders SPED 912 Collaboration & Team Building SPED 911 Students Developmental Disabil SPED 912 Collaboration & Team Building THEA 160 Intro to Theatre AR View all online coursesStudentsResources & OfferingsFaculty & StaffResources & SupportCourse
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Associate Professor of Education | International Honors | byrnesrs@plu.edu | 253-535-7286 | Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D.
Ron Byrnes Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7286 Email: byrnesrs@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Denver, 1993 M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles, 1985 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise High School Education Reform Cultural Globalization Social Studies Curriculum Development Biography Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and
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After a year and a half of planning, production and travel, Namibia Nine will premiere on February 28 at 6:30 p.m., to coincide with Black History Month celebrations, in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. The…
Save the date: Documentary ‘Namibia Nine’ to premiere in February Posted by: Todd / December 9, 2014 December 9, 2014 After a year and a half of planning, production and travel, Namibia Nine will premiere on February 28 at 6:30 p.m., to coincide with Black History Month celebrations, in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash.The film, created by a team of PLU filmmakers, explores the impact that access to education can make in the
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