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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- A familiar Pacific Lutheran University tradition changes its anatomy this year, as organizers reimagine “The Vagina Monologues” as “The Monologues” – a fresher, more interactive take on the famous play. Incorporating student-written content, “The Monologues” is a twist on the…
approach topics of sex, menstruation and female genitalia in thought-provoking and empowering ways.LEARN MORE PLU Women's Center Washington Corrections Center for Women IF Project Freedom Education Project Puget SoundThe decision to reinvent the show at PLU was a collaborative effort between student directors and Jennifer Smith, director of the Women’s Center. By incorporating students’ stories into the show, the cast and crew hope to broaden perspectives presented in the play. “We wanted to get more
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The Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies (GSRS) program at PLU provides students with an innovative curriculum that examines how gender, sexuality and race are embedded in complex dynamics of power
. PLU GSRS graduates are prepared to pursue social justice creatively and effectively in their own ways. Our graduates are making positive changes in the way gender, sexuality, and race are understood globally in the 21st century.GSRS at PLUFind out the history of the Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies Program.MoreCareers in GSRSA degree in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies offers students a wide range of career options. View them here.MoreStudents SpeakRead the narratives of past graduates and
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 30, 2016)- Dr. Antonios Finitsis didn’t require a video assignment at the start of his religion course at Pacific Lutheran University. The creative ambition of a group of students in 2008 planted the seed for what’s become a university tradition — PLU…
traditional PowerPoint. The response was overwhelming, Finitsis said. “The presentation got a standing ovation from the class and generated the most discussion out of any other presentation,” Finitsis said. “It seemed to me that a moving picture was worth millions of words.” Finitsis’ awe at the film’s execution inspired him to institute the video assignment as a staple of his course. When he offered his students the option of making a video the following spring, half the class produced films. Finitsis
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)-The seventh episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “failure” among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila , and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown . “Open…
had to sell the products. They struggled through this idea of, “Nobody is buying my product,” and they had to go through the process of making changes to the products they were creating. They went through this multi-week, multi-month process of trying to get a business off the ground. They all made sales. It was online. You could go to their stores. You could buy their products. The response from the students really was, “I didn’t realized that I could recover from the failures that I was
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PLU maintains an open door with a world superpower, empowering students to learn about politics and culture off the beaten path in a distinct region of the country.
where few Westerners traveled, he said. The region currently offers preservation of older Chinese mentalities, he added: “It’s a little bit slower and it’s a little bit more authentic.” #LutesAwayView social media posts by Lutes who are making a difference all over the world. While students are immersed in the culture, they learn about the history and politics of the region. Manfredi said a wide range of electives are offered, too, including martial arts and calligraphy. Students also have the
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The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium.
natural progression. “This is a silly comedy about gaming, but we are also making a show that addresses meaningful values,” Dobyns said. “We’re not hitting people over the head.” Behind the scenes He added that other shows he’s produced — including the wildly popular “JourneyQuest” series — have addressed transgender rights, sexism in gaming, the Black Lives Matter movement and more. The shows are designed to emphasize challenging issues within our society as opposed to pushing them away, Dobyns said
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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—On Sept. 21, I had the immense privilege of meeting and getting to know members of the iDebate Rwanda team. Although it is always an honor to spend time with international guests, their visit was of special importance to me as…
impression, I realized only after I began eating breakfast with them that my worries were totally unfounded. These guests, who had to present in front of an auditorium of strangers that evening in a continent many were visiting for the first time, exuded such calm and collected behavior that they made me feel instantly at ease. Outgoing and witty, each debater brought to the table his or her own sense of confidence that radiated through their personalities. iDebate Rwanda members share a laugh during a
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 16, 2016) – Just three short weeks after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Denae McGaha ’16 will embark on the journey of a lifetime. The communication major will travel for three consecutive months, visiting five continents and more than 10 different countries.…
. “I’m looking forward to experiencing the amazing scale of it,” she said, “to stand next to something so breathtaking and enormous.” McGaha, a Whidbey Island native, says she wasn’t bitten by the travel bug until late high school, but PLU’s commitment to study away programs and ample study away scholarship opportunities were a big part of her decision to become a Lute. McGaha spent one semester studying away in London and another in Copenhagen. She counts both among the highlights of her
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The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.
microscope. The curriculum is organized to provide students with a sound introduction to the major concepts of biology and to foster an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of life. Requirements for students majoring in biology have been designed for both breadth and depth of training. Class sizes are small and almost every course has weekly laboratories, taught by faculty members, where students learn to become biologists by making observations, asking questions, and designing and testing
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The mission of the PLU Chemistry Department is to provide high quality educational programs for all students who study chemistry at PLU.
“This summer has been such a great experience in research,” said Fisher. “In our lab, I got to practice a lot of different chemistry and biology-based methods to understand marine microbes on a molecular level.” Unlocking the Magic of Colloidal Nanocrystals Research students examine how liquids and tiny particles affect nanocrystal growth, mastering the art of precise material-making. From Oxford to Oaxaca, Jackie Lindstrom '23 uses math to understand migration. Jackie worked with Oxfam and a
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