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professor at PLU and currently the Frank Porter Graham Professor of History at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill – wanted to research and contrast the experience of the children from Czechoslovakia with those children with an Austrian background. She will give a report on this topic at the Fourth Annual Powell-Heller Holocaust Conference at PLU in March. “I was surprised that after checking the testimonies, the Austrian children experienced greater prejudice than those from eastern Europe

accompany Banraku puppetry in Japan. The three, one-act plays will be performed from March 10-20 at the Eastvold Auditorium. Read Previous Programs that engage the world Read Next University Symphony Orchestra showcases students 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 A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual

roll and folk music performances, weddings, civic events, rummage sales and lectures, as well as other events with unique connections to the university. Sean Howell Howell got involved with the project in early 2011, roughly a year after his business partner purchased an 1889 building and began converting it into a stage with a sound system. The goal was to attract artists to the area and liven up that part of town. “He was excited,” said Dean DeCrease, Howell’s business partner and friend of more

, it was at PLU where Patterson developed her skills to a professional level. She majored in journalism and earned a printmaking and publishing minor. “I am glad I landed at PLU,” Patterson said. “I feel incredibly lucky to have graduated from PLU.” Professor Cliff Rowe was one of Patterson’s inspirations; they had met earlier, and he encouraged her to attend the university. “When I met Cliff, I knew PLU was where I should be,” Patterson said. Patterson also connected with well-known Communication

Media Student Serves and Learns Simultaneously Posted by: Zach Powers / December 12, 2015 Image: (Photo by Angelo Mejia ’17) December 12, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 11, 2015)—Communication major Chris Boettcher ’17 is living out the deeply held commitment of Pacific Lutheran University to civic engagement — all while continuing his education.When Cathy Nguyen, Tacoma poet laureate, reached out to PLU looking for a videographer to tell the story

PLU students premiere sex trafficking documentary Posted by: Kari Plog / May 2, 2017 May 2, 2017 By Matthew Salzano '18Contributing writerTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University seniors, Cara Gillespie and Elise Anderson, publicly premiere their documentary, “More Than A Mission,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Ingram 100.The documentary shares the story of a woman who escaped the bonds of human trafficking in the Philippines, shining light on how thoughtful activism can

frostbite were upon learning I’ve lived in the more northern latitudes. I’m grateful to work at a place like Pacific Lutheran University where I’m encouraged to take a few days off work to pursue something I’m passionate about. It was not an easy weekend to take off with home events in women’s tennis and softball, on top of several other sports competing over the weekend (six to be exact). But with great student help and support from the rest of the department, I was able to do so. Go Lutes! Read

PLU Raises Black Lives Matter Flag on Red Square Posted by: Zach Powers / September 5, 2020 Image: Andre Jones ’22, speaking during the ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag. (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) September 5, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsMembers of the Pacific Lutheran University Black Student Union led a ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag on Red Square on Friday evening. Organized by BSU student leaders, the ceremony featured Black

Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 17, 2023 Image: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) February 17, 2023 By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterAs a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm

place, and invite you to think about the larger purpose of this shared experience. The Commencement Ceremony is the most important event on the Pacific Lutheran University calendar. It is a celebration of achievement and a confirmation of our mission and purpose. While it is becoming increasingly common at other colleges and universities to alter the regalia, we at PLU seek to maintain the traditions of the ceremony and respect for the emblems of the academic profession. This is one of the ways we