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electronic game “Lights Out.” This January, she’s teaching a general education math course focused solely on cryptography. For one project, students in the class may choose to write music containing a cipher or a short play about what they’ve learned—a true intertwining of math and the arts. “A lot of people just haven’t seen math that appeals to them,” she says. But Sklar’s lifetime of work—and a bit of Mathemalchemy—may just change that. Read Previous Looking Outward: Mark Carrato ‘94 leads the U.S

active in the nearby faith communities they grew up in, or join nearby faith communities if they’ve moved to this area to attend PLU. How does Campus Ministry work to complement the faith and spiritual development for these students? That is true, and I think complementing is the right word. For example, a lot of congregations in the area do worship really well, including Trinity Lutheran Church right across the street from campus. They’ve got a full music program and they’ve got intergenerational

discusses her PNWU medical school experience (thus far!) Read Next PLU professor and conductor Tiffany Walker discusses her passion for choral music COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on

been deeply intrigued with Alexa, the virtual assistant or “brain” that powers Amazon Echo and other intriguing voice service products developed by Amazon. Echo is essentially a ‘smart speaker’ animated by a voice-controlled, intelligent personal assistant who responds to the name ‘Alexa’. The low-cost unit is capable of voice interaction, playing music, controlling devices in the home, and basic conversation about the weather, local traffic, and publicly-available information. The Amazon Echo (in

Church, Bachelor of Arts in mathematics education with a minor in history Why PLU? I had an inkling I wanted to into education in some way, and I knew PLU was a good school in that regard. I really liked the vibe of the small cramps, as well as the location nestled between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. I had heard positive things about the music on this campus and had a desire to try to get involved with that some way. Above all else was my desire to be involved. I love to be an active

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

chemistry course…where you bake? Read Next PLU’s new economic mentorship program matches students with working professionals LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing

was as depressing as this. To those who have seen The Child, however dimly, however incredulously The Time Being is, in a sense, the most trying time of all. [1] Professor Emeritus Doug Oakman and his students in 2015 Words. Words are the heart of the Humanities. Whether they are in English, Spanish, Latin, or Greek. Italian, French, German, Norwegian, Chinese. Words are like images. Words are images. Words become music to the attentive ear. So there is a natural affection between the Humanities

that I didn’t see at other schools. I was super excited to study away, to participate in the music program, and feel at home at a Lutheran university. Lauren Frerichs ’11 – Bachelor of Arts psychology and religion with a minor in Hispanic studies Now my little brother, Daniel, is also a student here (c/o 2013) and Bethany teaches Spanish and writing classes for ESL students at PLU. It’s fun seeing two of my siblings on campus, and even playing against them in intramural volleyball. My PLU

in Germany, and the nearly five in New York City. No question growing up in the Pacific Northwest in particular, and the American West in general, have greatly defined my work. I’m fortunate to be extremely fond of the place I’m from. The mountains, waters, trees, and even vast horizons east of the mountains have always been dear to me and important to the work. Other art of any discipline greatly informs my work, as well- whether film, music, other painters… Seeing the contents of so many