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WelcomeThe Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1926, the choir was the third Lutheran college choir to tour extensively throughout the United States. Choir of the West has toured Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and China, and has performed at several state, division and national conferences of the National Association for Music Education and the American Choral Directors Association. Most recently the choir has

the primary orchestral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University. With an annual roster of over seventy musicians, the USO performs 4 of the 5 major concerts on the School of Music, theatre & Dance’s “Orchestra Series.” Its repertoire is diverse, from early orchestral works of the 18th and 19th centuries to brand new literature. In fact, each year the USO performs at least two world or regional premieres, often of works written specifically for it. The USO also sponsors Student Showcase, a concerto

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resilient and intellectually curious graduates who can respond to and lead across a range of issues. Our community does that best when it not only welcomes lifelong learners from all backgrounds, but works tirelessly to cultivate their sense of belonging and celebrate their difference.Current ProjectsPLU DemographicsAnd, most importantly, intentional inclusivity is at the center of reformation — an ideal that lies at the root of our mission established more than a century ago. Diversity and inclusion

The 13th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference More Information Lutheran Studies at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the global Lutheran tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public

1960s, 2018) and Jewish struggles for inclusion in U.S. culture (The Quest for Inclusion: Jews and Liberalism in Modern America, 2000). His forthcoming book addresses Antisemitism in U.S. culture.Questions?Contact Conference Organizer, Dr. Samuel Torvend at torvensa@plu.edu or Director of Congregational Engagement, Kendall Jeske at jeskekj@plu.edu.Conference ScheduleScheduleKeynote SpeakerSpeaker Bio The conference is free and open to the public and is made possible by the generosity of the

writing code for software simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways.  The possibilities seem limitless. Software is a fundamental part of modern life.  Most of what we do runs on software, and the world needs quality people to create that software.  At PLU, we strive to educate our students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and to value life-long learning.  Employers value our

ensembles. Guitar Ensemble is also open to other instrumentalists and singers who are interested in working with guitarists/lutenists. In addition, there are regular performances of early and baroque music at PLU (including baroque opera), which lutenists are especially encouraged to participate in.Quick Links Elizabeth C.D. Brown's websiteSee upcoming guitar events here

2010 International Symposium Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation As early as the 1920s, journalists described sports in America as an obsession. But of course the United States is not alone in being captivated by its ever-increasing international appeal. The symposium “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” will explore the impact of sports and consider the ways in which sports and recreation both contribute to, and can be used to understand, the complexities

other Washington schools, colleges, and universities to issue a statement regarding our profound disappointment in the call to terminate DACA early this September.×Hispanic Studies Program StatementIn response to hate speech and dehumanizing rhetoric after the 2016 elections, the PLU Hispanic Studies Program released the following statement in a video that went viral on social media (November, 2016)ResoLUTE Covers Lutes & ImmigrationResoLUTE highlighted various students, faculty, and alumni in their