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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
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
Center Open HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWednesday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: ClosedSunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMOffice HoursMonday: By appointmentTuesday: By appointmentWednesday: By appointmentThursday: By appointmentFriday: By appointmentSaturday: N/ASunday: N/AScandinavian Cultural CenterAnderson University Center, Room #100 Tacoma, WA 98447 -
The Pacific Lutheran University English department offers emphases in writing and literature, as well as minors in Children’s Literature and Culture and Publishing and Printing Arts.
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
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This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature.
``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
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8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility
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
Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education868 Wheeler St. Tacoma, WA 98447 -
PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural
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
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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
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
Office HoursMonday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyTuesday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyWednesday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyThursday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlyFriday: 8am-4pm, By Appointment OnlySaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedArchives & Special CollectionsRobert A.L. Mortvedt Library Room 303 12210 10th Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98447 -
The visiting writer series events are intended for members of the audience to speak with visiting authors about their writing, their lives, and the subjects of their books.
Visiting Writer Series 2024-2025The Visiting Writer Series at PLU is sponsored by the English Department, with support from the Office of the Provost. Jason Koo Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 7PM, Scandinavian Center, AUC 100About
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Our Thirsty Planet The 2012 symposium addressed the theme of water - a resource we are over-exploiting and over-using and yet the very resource upon which we must depend to survive.
acknowledge with gratitude the generous financial support provided for the 2012 symposium by: The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, The Port of Tacoma, The Benson Family Foundation, The Scandinavian Cultural Center and The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Lutheran Studies Conference
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
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The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.
Studies minor History Department Economics Department School of Business Click here: Sign up on our business & economic history information listThe Eighteenth Dale E. Benson LectureThe Eighteenth Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History will be a celebration of the Benson Student/Faculty Research Fellowship program, which has produced 16 research projects since its inaugural year in 2016. A lecture and celebration is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025 in the Scandinavian Cultural
Business and Economic History Program253-535-8305Xavier, Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447
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