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bachelor’s degree. Even though she felt out of place at times, Simmons knew she was academically gifted. “One area where I had control in my life was where I performed academically,” she said. “I put all my energy into performing well.” She fondly recalls a PLU nursing professor giving her a copy of a book titled “Emotional Intelligence,” to help her navigate the soft skills she struggled with due to a lack of cultural capital. Still, Simmons had trouble keeping jobs and internships; in hindsight, she

Females – the Couriers” – Sheryl Ochayon Women were often at the very heart of resistance, whether spiritual, cultural or armed. In this session we will focus on the role women played in armed resistance by serving as “couriers” between ghettos and resistance movements. This story has largely remained in the shadows or, perhaps, been overshadowed by the stories of armed resistance in the ghettos of Europe. Yet armed resistance in the ghettos would never have become a reality had it not been for these

participating in PLU Commencement must wear regalia, including black gowns with black caps and tassels. Masters and Doctoral candidates will wear black hoods lined with gold to represent PLU, with trim in the color corresponding to their degree. Students who have received honors from PLU, such as Wang Center and Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability pins or honors cords, are permitted to wear them. Additionally, students are welcome to include adornments and items of religious or cultural

will engage a greater number of students by providing new access to their courses. Aligning Scandinavian Cultural Center programming will strengthen the connection between academic study and PLU’s heritage, for the benefit of students and the community. Additional new programs and initiatives are being explored, and I look forward to sharing news as plans coalesce. I continue to be grateful that so many members of this community take time to share your thoughts and engage in conversation about what

, Iyanifa, are not as numerous or as common as Babalawo in Yoruba communities. Generally, this is because few women are able to balance their domestic and maternal duties with their Ifa training. Thus, Ifanifa commonly choose to marry a Babalawo and practice in a partnership with them. The Yoruba people see the Iyanifa as the true caretakers of tradition, and for this reason only the Babalawo, who match their cultural knowledge and influence are worthy of marrying them (Olajubu 58-59). Just as the

recording Friday, August 9, 7:30PM: Oliver de la Paz, Lia Purpura, Peggy Shumaker Watch livestream recording All the readings are free and will take place in the Scandinavian Cultural Center within the Anderson University Center at Pacific Lutheran University. (Map)  The Lute Locker will have books for sale. See Bio Notes for the ReadersBio Notes for the ReadersJennifer Elise FoersterJennifer Elise Foerster received her PhD in English and Literary Arts at the University of Denver, her MFA from the

McClanahan All the readings are free and will take place in the Scandinavian Cultural Center within the Anderson University Center at Pacific Lutheran University. (Map)  The Lute Locker will have books for sale.Bio Notes for the ReadersGeffrey DavisGeffrey Davis is the author of Revising the Storm (BOA Editions 2014), winner of the A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize and a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Finalist, and of the chapbook Begotten (URB Books 2016), coauthored with poet F. Douglas Brown. His second full

. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr. Vianna is a composer, pianist, arranger, and educator whose work reflects the broad range of musical and cultural influences he has received during his years of training. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, a Master of Music degree from Western Oregon University, and a Doctor of Arts degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado Dr. Vianna has been featured as a performer