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life of an individual, even in the face of an oppressive regime. Over the course of five years in the 1990s, 100 young Namibian leaders studied at various Lutheran colleges in the United States as a post-apartheid strategy to mobilize for the country’s independence. Nine of those young leaders studied at, and graduated from, PLU. The PLU filmmakers investigated the influence of colonization, religion and denial of access to education during South African rule. They also discovered how the desire to

of and accepting in how I relate to people,” he says. “Both within the emergency room and outside of it.” Read Previous Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Read Next PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student

activity included presentations by Academic Affairs, Budget and Finance, Development and Student Life. Read Previous Conference unites art and religion Read Next Area leaders discuss fighting disease worldwide 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and

environmental studies program and provided a starting point for more in-depth conversations about its goals and aspirations, which will occur later this summer, McKenney said. The workshop also served as an introduction for some about the program, and connected local community groups and Pierce County with the work PLU is doing. For some faculty members, like assistant religion professor Kevin O’Brien, the field trip to Clover Creek was their first experience out in the field collecting scientific data. He

South Africa, she studied the transition from apartheid to democracy. And when in China, she performed with PLU’s Wind Ensemble. PLU made it easy for Johnston, a global studies and religion double major, to reach her personal and academic goals. PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education is dedicated solely to that purpose – it helps students find the programs they are interested in, the scholarships that are available, and the center helps them get the appropriate academic credit, too. For Johnston

/disqualifications, such as the intersection of gender and race with citizenship (who counts as a citizen?), land ownership (who owns real estate? how much real estate qualifies?), religion (e.g., in various states Baptists, Catholics, Quakers, and non-Christians were banned from voting), age, and literacy. “Following the 2016 election, the fight for voting rights remains as critical as ever. Politicians across the country continue to engage in voter suppression, efforts that include additional obstacles to

traumatizing for some people. But it’s also a space that shows people the realities of certain marginalized groups in the world. So it’s always been an enlightening experience.” Outside of the Diversity Center, Lucas was heavily involved with campus ministry. He worked as a worship facilitator at one point. His experiences with both intersected all the time, and the programs he worked on for one were often influenced by the other. His interest in the two fields was reflected in his double Religion and

definitions of innovation all center around one word: forward.  People who are innovative are forward-thinking and forward-moving, and innovative products or ideas are ones that take us forward.  Modern innovation is not confined to business or economics, though. It can be found in every aspect of life, from health care and ethical thought to politics, religion, food production, and the entertainment industry. PLU’s 20-credit minor is interdisciplinary, with courses from 11 different schools and

teachers,” Kaufman said. “The idea is that good teachers don’t give as much to research.” Kaufman is the sixth PLU faculty member to receive the award. Past recipients include Provost Patricia Killen (1991), history professor Beth Kraig (1993), associate English professor Lisa Marcus (1997), associate English professor Jim Albrecht (1999) and associate religion professor Alicia Batten (2007). Only one faculty member from each eligible college can apply for the honor, Kaufman explained. Along with the

conference of the Fund for Theological Education, an organization dedicated to support young people as they explore and respond to God’s calling in their lives. Siburg graduated in May with a double major in religion and economics. He plans to attend graduate school and continue his research on the effectiveness of the service that religious, nongovernmental organizations provide in less-developed regions of the world. “The overall spirituality of the PLU campus comes out of our focus on vocation