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power of global travel to inform and illuminate as we make our way in a troubled world. Read More Power Paddle to Puyallup Kelly Hall ’16 found a new connection to her native Samish tribal culture through her studies at PLU, then gave voice to her people as part of the revival of this traditional Northwest canoe journey. Read More Strong Link of Three People remember Panago Horton ’12 for his quiet leadership, devotion to family and passion for access to education for marginalized students. His

O’Brien, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture, PLU This presentation explores the origins and developments of the Jewish Healing Movement. Shaped by interreligious conversation and dialog, this grassroots effort within mainstream Jewish communities has led to the creation of systems of support and rituals of renewal for individuals, communities, and the suffering Earth. 2:00 p.m. – The Songs We Share Dr. Samuel Torvend, University Chair in Lutheran Studies at PLU, serves as host of this session

minoring in Critical Race Studies. She is currently participating in the Oxford IHON program and will be presenting her research which examined the relationship between Jewish Americans and the Holocaust, with a particular focus on what American Rabbis and the Jewish members of the film industry were sharing with their audiences. Her work included an examination of these leaders’ involvement with politics and how they engaged with American culture as a whole. Conference ScheduleRona KaufmanConvener

Africa and in the Holocaust. She recently published an essay on this topic in the Palgrave Handbook of Holocaust Literature and Culture. Dr. Baer delivered the Lazaroff Lecture in Jewish History at Ohio University in 2022, and is a frequent speaker on podcasts and in person.Adam BlacklerPresentation Title: “For Land and Life”: Outposts of the German Empire after World War One Who: Dr. Blackler is Associate Professor of History at University of Wyoming Bio: Dr. Adam A. Blackler is an associate

including; Professor and Endowed Chair for Lutheran Studies, Professor of Religion, Director of Vocational Reflection, Director of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation, and Partner Chaplain for Campus Ministry. His dedication to service for others is demonstrated through his work directing the Center for Religion and Culture in the Pacific Northwest, his role as a theological consultant to various regional and national church agencies and societies as well as active engagement with an international

and out of a job,” she explained. “Those are your two options. You can shut up and work, or you can speak up and you can win in the court, but you’re going to be unemployed and unemployable.” Campus culture, said Colleen, also made it difficult to discuss sexuality and queerness during the era in which she entered PLU. She spoke about the divide between upper and lower campus (lower campus being where athletics are typically seated, and where student athletes typically live), and the chilling