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  • A Passion for the Classics with Professor Luke Parker In a world that is so hyper-focused on economic success and finding the “right” career, many students tend to think of their education solely in terms of concrete professional goals. In my conversation with Visiting Assistant Professor Luke Parker in the Classics department, though, I… May 7, 2020

  • Tacoma Immersion Experience Semester discontinued Posted by: hassonja / December 13, 2017 Image: Downtown Tacoma for TIES study away program on Monday, June 6, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) December 13, 2017 TIES Program Update from Joel Zylstra (Director, Center for Community Engagement and Service) The Tacoma Immersion Experience Semester (TIES) program has been discontinued indefinitely. TIES served as one expression of PLU’s long-term commitments to linking global education with our

  • Students in the Rieke Science Center Lobby with a Dr. Bill Foege quote on the wall in the background. ValuesWho we are We value a caring, diverse, and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging for all students, staff, and faculty. As a community of scholars we work together to solve problems, produce knowledge, and collaborate on research endeavors to enhance learning and prepare students for future vocations. How we teach We value student-centered, evidence-based teaching. Using

  • Study away at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardPLU Marketing & Communications“It was an incredible experience that left my brain, heart, and hands full,” said Christiana Slater ‘20 of her study away trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. “My favorite expedition was to Mexico City, because I’d dreamed about visiting since I saw textbook pictures when I began studying Spanish in middle school.” Study away participants can pick from semester or full-year programs

  • Edward Castro Lecturer - Trumpet Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: castroea@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education D.M.A., University of Washington Graduate Studies Music Pedagogy, University of Maryland M.M., Yale University B.M., The Manhattan School of Music Responsibilities Applied Trumpet Lessons Biography Dr. Edward Castro has made it his mission to educate and entertain through music. Born New York City, his formative music training started

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  • Edward Castro Lecturer - Trumpet Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: castroea@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education D.M.A., University of Washington Graduate Studies Music Pedagogy, University of Maryland M.M., Yale University B.M., The Manhattan School of Music Responsibilities Applied Trumpet Lessons Biography Dr. Edward Castro has made it his mission to educate and entertain through music. Born New York City, his formative music training started

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  • MediaLab's Current Client SpotlightAuburn Symphony OrchestraAuburn Symphony Orchestra is a local professional symphony orchestra in Auburn, WA. MediaLab has produced two videos for them in recent years and is currently producing photography work for Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s social media and other promotional purposes. The Grand CinemaMedialab has partnered with the Grand Cinema to create a series of advertisements, highlighting the local movie theater. On top of that, this year, Medialab ran

  • his “teacherly” footsteps. “PLU’s been on my mind for a long time,” Gerhardstein says. “The size of the University, the size of the department, and as a liberal arts University, it’s really a great place to be.” Coming from the hectic schedule as a high school band director (he directed concert band, jazz band, and marching band), Gerhardstein says it’s nice to have more breathing room to plan, research and collaborate with students and faculty. At PLU, not only is he able to spend more time

  • loved playing the Suzuki songs, but I also loved to sing and sang in a group like the Tacoma Youth Chorus (the Northwest Boychoir) as well. I also took piano lessons from my mother, and later from a local high school student named Rick Steves (yes, he grew up to be THE Rick Steves!). I loved all of these things (and continue to), but by the time I was finishing grade school I knew I had to make a choice. I gave violin my all, but learned a bit of guitar, and occasionally sang in choirs. When I was

  • Vacation Policy Revised November 2023 Purpose The university encourages time off from work for change of pace and relaxation. For this purpose only, the university provides eligible employees with vacation leave benefits. Accumulated vacation time is not a form of wages or other cash compensation. This benefit will not be paid as extra hours if you work a normal workweek. Eligibility All staff in regular benefits eligible positions (.5 FTE or more) begin accumulating vacation time on their