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Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith Posted by: Ava Edmonds / January 3, 2024 Image: Banken posing in front of the UW School of Medicine Sign. All photos in this article are provided by Banken. January 3, 2024 Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a

The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series: Dr. Richard Lapchick presents “Facing Uncomfortable Truths” Posted by: Ava Edmonds / February 12, 2024 February 12, 2024 By Ava EdmondsMarketing and Communications The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series presented by PLU’s Department of Kinesiology will feature Dr. Richard Lapchick and his keynote presentation, “Facing Uncomfortable Truths” on February 28th, 2024, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the AUC (Chris Knutson Hall). In

Elijah Paez ’24 developed passions for environmental justice, mathematics and bird watching during his PLU years Posted by: mhines / March 27, 2024 Image: Inspired by his study away experience in Oxford, England, Elijah Paez ’24 founded the Birders of PLU club. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) March 27, 2024 By Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Elijah Paez ’24 is a double major in environmental studies and mathematics. While at PLU, he founded Birders of PLU, served as

Dance Team Winter Showcase features student choreography on the highs and lows of life Posted by: Kate Williams / October 15, 2018 Image: PLU Dance Team Winter Showcase in Karen Hille Phillips Center Friday December 1st, 2017. October 15, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerThe PLU Dance team opens with their upcoming show on Saturday, November 10th in the Eastvold Auditorium. The winter show will center around original works created by members of the PLU Dance Team that portray various

others, and, yes, even a connection with the environment. In her studies of Muslim, Buddhist, and Christian faiths and cultures, Robinson-Bertoni has found that some people feel called by God or some other spiritual power to maintain the environment. She notes that this is happening all over the world in various religions. Robinson-Bertoni highlights this in her classes: “People in very different circumstances and in completely different places on the planet say, ‘I feel called by this larger thing

music, she is well aware of that fact. The vocal performance graduate credits her connections with her voice coach and PLU music lecturer Holly Boaz, and Jim Brown, associate professor of music, with securing her connections with the Vashon Opera on Vashon Island, Wash. Surkatty recalls Boaz initially recommending her for a part in “Hansel and Gretel” with the opera company. She played Gretel. Then Brown hired her this fall to work on a stage production of “Cosi fan tutte” by Mozart. She clearly

energy as the last time began to get a little exhausting. So much so that, well, guess who lost her voice? I know. How ridiculous, right? I go on a choir tour, and I almost immediately lose my voice. You can obviously understand my frustration and extreme sadness. Not being able to fully support my fellow choristers crushed me, and with barely any time to rest, I had to take advantage of all those long bus rides and sleep to conserve what was left of my voice. From this whole ordeal, though, I

the summer and early fall, PLU Music faculty connected with peers and respected artists to arrange these unique connections. Our students had a whopping 63 opportunities this semester to listen to and collaborate with world class musicians and teachers. In this post we summarize just a few of the experiences for students involved in Wind and Brass, Trumpet Studio, Voice/Opera, Jazz Ensemble, and Music Education. As it looks like online learning will continue into Spring 2021, faculty are

when I interviewed,” Ariella remembered. “Everyone seemed eager to engage in meaningful conversation, and seemed generally interested in growing the dance program. There was also so much kindness and passion, which are two qualities I strive for in my pedagogy.” In addition to the community, the location was a strong draw. Brown’s friends and family are in the area and the PNW is in her blood. She even labels herself as a bit of Pacific Northwest “snob.” “I am in love with the Pacific Northwest. I

when I interviewed,” Ariella remembered. “Everyone seemed eager to engage in meaningful conversation, and seemed generally interested in growing the dance program. There was also so much kindness and passion, which are two qualities I strive for in my pedagogy.” In addition to the community, the location was a strong draw. Brown’s friends and family are in the area and the PNW is in her blood. She even labels herself as a bit of Pacific Northwest “snob.” “I am in love with the Pacific Northwest. I