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, and appreciated, that our school stands with us in solidarity. And to be able to hold an event of a significance like this is outstanding.” In addition to BSU, the ceremony was also supported by the Diversity Center and Beyond Pacific. “Flying the BLM flag on the first day of orientation really uplifted our campus values of diversity, justice and sustainability. What a statement!” said Diversity Center Assistant Director Luke Ruiz. “Having the BLM flag in Red Square centers the voices that have

Lutheran University. The campaign is focused on better understanding the meaning of the words anti-racist, anti-Blackness, decolonize and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).“These terms and other social justice ‘buzzwords’ are often used without much intentional exploration of what they mean or how they are experienced (or not) in real life,” explains campaign co-producer Kenzie Gandy. The new multi-media campaign consists of short animated videos presenting clear definitions of each of the

Full-tuition Scholarship Program Now Open to Yakima Students Posted by: bennetrr / November 10, 2020 November 10, 2020 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has announced the expansion of the Act Six Scholarship to Yakima Valley students, broadening the reach of this highly successful full-tuition, full-need scholarship partnership.Act Six, a leadership and scholarship program that connects local community affiliates with faith- and social justice-based

field is undeniable. Assistant Professor N. Justice, assistant director of the data science program, believes PLU is uniquely equipped to respond to the nation’s growing demand for data scientists. “PLU’s mission and curriculum invites students to grapple with complicated issues of inequalities in our society. This means Lutes are remarkably well-suited for becoming the kind of data scientists that the world really needs—data scientists who remain diligently mindful of potential impacts on those who

individuals, families and communities. “The launch of the MSW program at PLU signifies our bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity and justice” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As the program sets its sights on empowering the next generation of social work leaders, PLU remains steadfast in its dedication to creating a more just and equitable society.” PLU’s MSW degree is ideal for those dedicated to tackling modern social issues through education and practice. The program will prepare

. Her choreography gravitates towards the portrayal of the human experience, which was the inspiration for her Dance 2014 work Confine(less). “I am fascinated by people and the contexts of their lives,” Peters said. “This way, the audience can connect to the dances since all people have the universal experience of being human.” PLU student Mamie Howard is the choreographer of a piece titled The Submission, which examines Islamophobia. The piece was inspired by her passion for social justice and a

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grade, and I have had the privilege and the blessing to be able to observe teaching in the local Catholic schools. I have always said that I want my students to be critical thinkers and social justice leaders. I think it is really important to have diversity responsive literature in classrooms and I always tie in social justice components including identity, justice, diversity, and action in my teaching. I always said that no matter which school I end up working at, I would uphold that same

grant proposal submitted by the university and earned a Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation. The other components of the series include Tunnel of Oppression, visiting author Tim Wise and concluding with the Be The Spark event May 13 at the Tacoma Dome featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu. This collection of events creates a holistic program that gives students a foundation for examining a variety of social justice issues, relevant in today’s society, said Baillon. “We’ve lined up this to help