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A Retrospective Exhibit: 100 Years of the Art of Keyes and Cox opens in the University Gallery Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 20, 2012 January 20, 2012 Join us for the opening of A Retrospective Exhibit: 100 Years of the Art of Keyes and Cox on Wednesday, February 6 from 5-7pm. Emeriti Professors Dave Keyes and Dennis Cox will be exhibiting a lifetime worth of works in PLU’s University Gallery. Entering the University in 1969 and 1972 and starting phased retirement in 2006, Keyes and Cox

introducing myself, and he invited me to attend rehearsals for the Passion. While having coffee prior to rehearsal, Stefan asked if I would like to do the U.S. premiere of this piece at PLU. Of course I said yes! The chance to bring this wonderful new work to my singers and also have them work with Stefan and the composer was something I just couldn’t pass up! There’s been a lot of collaboration involved in the Passion Week with community organizations, alumni and PLU programs. What has that been like

, adolescent, and sexual maturity, and bring them a new visceral incandescence–through the symbol of a car, and the context of abuse. In response to a precise question about “playing the pedophile,” Sorenson replied saying, “If I had to describe Uncle Peck, my description of his character would not be pedophile. “Yes there was at times a lot of apprehension. But I would remember and think to myself he is a scared man who has a twisted definition of what a loving relationship is. He thrives on feeling

March 27, 2008 New dean of the School of Business named An expert in marketing, management and organizational behavior has been named dean of the School of Business. James L. Brock, 63, has had a distinguished career in higher education administration, teaching and writing. He has been the dean of business schools in Pennsylvania and Montana and has been a corporate marketing executive. PLU Provost Patricia O’Connell Killen announced the appointment. “Jim Brock brings just the expertise we need

September 7, 2009 Making an art out of giving of oneself Melinda Cox ’71, has never been shy about volunteering her time to help others. As an art professor at Tacoma Community College and Pierce College, Cox regularly juggles teaching and volunteer work. “I have always volunteered my time,” said Cox, who graduated from PLU with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. “I spent many years with the Washington State University/Pierce County Clothing and Textile advisors teaching kids to sew, among other

important work we do. This is an opportunity for our research to have broader impact outside of the confines of academia.” Senator Murray supports social and behavioral science research as a Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Advocacy efforts become particularly important when drastic cuts in federal spending are proposed. In March, for example, President Trump recommended that spending be reduced at the National Science Foundation (NSF) by about $1

was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. The New York Times named Empire of Cotton one of the ten most important books of 2015. Professor Beckert’s other publications have focused on the nineteenth-century bourgeoisie, on labor, on democracy, on global history and on the connections between slavery and capitalism. He is currently at work on a global history of capitalism. To prepare for this year’s Benson Lecture, PLU students read selections from Empire of Cotton and studied the history of

Excellence, and it was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. The New York Times named Empire of Cotton one of the ten most important books of 2015. Professor Beckert’s other publications have focused on the nineteenth-century bourgeoisie, on labor, on democracy, on global history and on the connections between slavery and capitalism. He is currently at work on a global history of capitalism. To prepare for this year’s Benson Lecture, PLU students will read selections from Empire of Cotton and study the

Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone Posted by: shortea / April 21, 2023 Image: Image: Teranejah Lucas ’23 is a case worker at a behavioral health clinic, a full-time student, and will be beginning graduate school this fall. Her 6-year-old daughter, Alanna, is a talented dancer and wrestler. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 21, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Teranejah Lucas, 28, is

Rick Barot and Ann Pancake Discuss PLU’s MFA in Creative Writing and the Impact of Creative Writing (Podcast) Posted by: Zach Powers / July 27, 2015 Image: MFA Director Rick Barot and MFA mentor & instructor Ann Pancake at KPLU’s recording studio in downtown Seattle. [Photo by Zach Powers/PLU] July 27, 2015 By Zach Powers ’10PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2015)- Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop (RWW), Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative