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ten years,” said David Joyner, director of jazz studies and producer of the concert series. “It is a testament to PLU’s commitment to America’s unique cultural treasure, the wealth of jazz artists in the Northwest and the discerning tastes of the Jazz Under the Stars audience,” he continued. To mark the milestone, an extra concert is being added to the line-up this summer. The Jazz Under the Stars 10th Anniversary Gala features a unique double bill, renowned jazz musicians Pearl Django and Greta
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IntroductionAfrican ArtFind out moreIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico, and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like
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Tongue Dry,” and co-editor of Closer to Liberation: A Pina/xy Activist Anthology. She received a BA in History and Science from Harvard and an MFA in fiction and nonfiction from the Rainier Writing Workshop. Jen is also a co-founder of the cultural democracy institutions, MediaJustice and ReFrame. Originally from a landlocked part of the Chicago area, Jen now lives with her family in Seattle, near the Duwamish River and the Salish Sea. Her debut book, Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing, is now
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about French-speaking cultures in Europe, Africa, Asia, and/or the Americas. French 101 (offered in the Fall semester and J-Term) is intended for true beginners. French 102 (Spring semester) is a continuation of FREN 101 or of a full year of high school French. French 201 and 202: Intermediate French I & II – GE, VW Achieve intermediate proficiency* in French by reviewing grammar, developing vocabulary, and improving oral expression, through cultural content emphasizing the diverse heritage of
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and learning about diversity, justice, and sustainability really matter, why things like Global Studies, Environmental Studies, and Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies are really at the heart of what PLU is all about, and what our mission calls us to do. Again, we missed the ability to be together physically—it was a moment when we all wanted to do something, and not being able to be on campus and in our physical community was hard, even while it inspired us to get creative. The events of the past
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“All Tradition is Change”: Redefining Community in the SCC Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Caitlin Klütz '21English Writing Major2020 has been no stranger to change. Change in communities, ways of life, understanding, normality, mindset: change seems to be the common theme of 2020.With the significant changes that PLU has had to make during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Jason Schroder, Director of the Scandinavian Cultural Center, spoke about how his position has changed
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) program at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. My passion for psychological well-being started early in my teenage years as I navigated the complexity of integrating my cultural identity as a first-generation immigrant. Before becoming a graduate student, I worked in the field of Logistics, focusing on person-to-person interactions and professional relationships. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy to understand the whole person and how life experiences, environments, and situations impact
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faculty, staff, students and alumni, foster a sense of community and put into action our mission to serve the PLU community as an intellectual, economic and cultural center. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for visitors including alumni, parents, donor prospects, potential students, and community members, to experience first-hand the wide range of our scholarly and cultural programming, as well as experience the beauty of the campus. By following these guidelines, we can maximize the use
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23; and May 26-May 31. RSVP here to help paint. Recognizing that Parkland has its own unique history and cultural identity, Pacific Lutheran University students have created the collaborative Parkland Community Mural Project in hopes of archiving those stories on a prominent neighborhood wall. This project is designed to be community-based; according to organizers, its purpose is to unite local artists, students, community organizations, businesses and community members to creatively and
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Textiles show Scandinavian history and culture in University Gallery exhibition Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016 Textile artifacts from the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) will be on display in the University Gallery exhibition entitled “Common Threads: An Overview of Scandinavian Textiles” February 3 – March 2, with an opening reception Wednesday, February 10, 5pm-7pm. The presentation of textile pieces will include a sampling of the SCC’s collection of wall
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