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Welcome to the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU!The mission of the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University is to enrich understanding of Nordic and Nordic-American cultures in support of PLU’s educational mission and in recognition of PLU’s Nordic heritage. The Center is located in the Anderson University Center at Pacific Lutheran University, in Tacoma Washington. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the academic year

What Can You Do With a PLU English Degree? … Almost Anything! Learn more about these recent PLU English alums -- And how their English degree prepared them for their exciting careers! Read More Study a Minor in Publishing and Printing Arts Program Details Study English at PLUWhether you choose a concentration in Writing or Literature, an English major will help you understand and practice the creative, critical, and persuasive uses of the written word. Writing and literature are powerful means

especially vulnerable to trafficking—whether at home, in transit, or upon reaching their destination.” (https://www.state.gov/j/tip/rls/tiprpt/2015/243375.htm). The border between USA and Mexico. Unprecedented migrant and refugee crises throughout the globe, moreover, including our own southern border, are rekindling debates about cultural autonomy, national identity, boundaries, and security. Similarly, the movement of non-human life forms, including diseases, raises questions regarding global commons

``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the

Search the Archives and Special Collections Search The Pacific Lutheran University Archives and Special Collections preserves physical and digital records of permanent historical value related to the operations of Pacific Lutheran University, the experience of Scandinavian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, and the history of Parkland and Pierce County. The Archives and Special Collections also serves as the regional repository for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more

Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

Visiting Writer Series 2023-2024The Visiting Writer Series at PLU is sponsored by the English Department, with support from the Office of the Provost. Bella Bravo and Miranda Morgan Thursday, April 11, 2024, 7PM, Regency Room – AUC 203AboutJen Soriano Jen Soriano Thursday, November 2, 7PM Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUCAboutCascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry A Celebration with the Editors: Elizabeth Bradfield, CMarie Fuhrman, Derek Sheffield

YouTube LivestreamThursday, September 29, 2022 The 12th Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceResisting an Ancient Hatred: Antisemitism in Church and Society Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center Each session will also be live-streamed on PLU’s YouTube channel This year’s conference, Resisting an Ancient Hatred: Antisemitism in Church and Society, is animated by the sharp increase in Antisemitic hate speech and crimes since the Fall of 2016 and the rise of white “Christian

together, exchange ideas, and explore the world. If you are interested in serving as a Program Committee members, contact Gene and Dot Giannobile at dgg2504@comcast.net.Cancelled classesMass Incarceration with Dr. Kate Luther Every Penguin in the World with Dr. Charles Bergman Marine Mammals in the Region with Kiirsten Flynn Stateless and Refugee Life in Literature with Dr. Jenny JamesPast ClassesAvian Evolution: How Birds Got to Be Birds with Connie Sidles German Art in the Cold War Period with Dr

teach using culturally sustaining pedagogy. This minor is supportive of, and connects to PLU’s focus on diversity, justice and sustainability. This interdisciplinary minor allows students to explore teaching as a vocation while also developing a strong foundation across the STEM disciplines.Culturally Sustaining PedagogyStudents will learn Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy to prepare for K-12 teaching. Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy seeks to sustain linguistic, literature, and cultural pluralism as