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  • and become a worthy member of our Lute community that you, too, will find your own ways to contribute to our culture of care.  As you do so in this particular time in our society’s life, please focus on ways to overcome our racial divisions, and help heal our communities, large and small, and to be kind and compassionate to one another.  I hope that you will find caring faculty members and fellow students who are committed to doing the important work of – once and for all – righting the wrongs of

  • way. Being (openly trans) is not a scary concept.” Jones gazes fondly at his gold PLU name tag while reflecting on his transition in 2017. “I was really happy when I got my name badge. Just flashing my little name badge like ‘This is my name badge!’” he said, laughing. Coming out at PLU didn’t intimidate Jones; he knew there was a culture of acceptance, and he already had a support system there. “PLU is awesome in that way,” he said. “Being (openly trans) is not a scary concept.” Jones’ faith also

  • PLU continues to be a powerful platform, a training and an equipping ground for forerunners who contend for the full release of true Justice in this nation.” How did you get to where you are? I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, until we immigrated to Portland when I was 13 years-old, seeking better educational and career opportunities. (At that time) I was consumed with learning the new language as well as adjusting to this new culture while my parents relentlessly worked 14 hour days to

  • , Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Programs, Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Professor of Religion and Culture Denise Glover, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Sarah E. Robinson, Resident Assistant Professor of Religion & Environment Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Introduction and Moderator – Kevin O’Brien, Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities

  • A cross-culture band exchange teaches both student and teacher Every other year the Tamana All Girls’ High School Band travels to Washington state for an exchange with the Graham Kapowsin High School and a friendship concert at PLU. The eight-year long relationship has created bonds that stretch across the ocean. This year, three Graham… February 9, 2017

  • changed his name. “PLU is awesome in that way. Being (openly trans) is not a scary concept.” Jones gazes fondly at his gold PLU name tag while reflecting on his transition in 2017. “I was really happy when I got my name badge. Just flashing my little name badge like ‘This is my name badge!’” he said, laughing. Coming out at PLU didn’t intimidate Jones; he knew there was a culture of acceptance, and he already had a support system there. “PLU is awesome in that way,” he said. “Being (openly trans) is

  • address a wide range of individual, family, group, community and organizational needs. Students enhance their commitment to informed action to remove inequities based on race, ethnicity, culture, gender, immigration status, social class, sexual orientation, disability and age. Admission to the Social Work Program Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree in social work must first apply and be accepted into the program. The social work program welcomes diversity and invites interest and applications

  • greatly as a result of 6PPD-q, and if we are to think of salmon as being as important as humans, as Indigenous culture does, the ethical solution is to remove 6PPD completely and eliminate suffering resulting from this chemical.I’d like to thank my professors Dr. Rose McKenney, Dr. Michael Behrens, and Dr. Kevin O’Brien for their expertise, guidance, and willingness to help during this process. I’d also like to thank my girlfriend, Juliana, her parents, and my friends and family for giving me so much

  • French & Francophone Studies Program. If you have previous experience with French, consult this guide to determine the best course for you: French Language Placement The French & Francophone Studies Program offers multiple culture, literature, and film courses in English (most of which count for the LT Gen Ed). If your schedule does not permit you to take the appropriate French language course, you can still expand your knowledge of French & Francophone culture and work towards a French & Francophone

  • don’t do it well because they have traditionally focused on the two audiences separately. Our staff members have done a lot of research that shows what we are doing is a major culture change in higher education — and it is long overdue.” “The connection and advice alumni can offer to current students is a valuable way for them to give back and have a direct impact on student success,” said Jessica Pagel ‘08, co-director of Alumni & Student Connections. The Career Trek to Alaska Airlines is one