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  • ensure that our present way of life leaves the world a better place for all. Additionally, PLU signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment in 2007, pledging to achieve carbon neutrality by 2020.Earth Day Lecture at PLUTuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural CenterAuthor, professor and cultural geographer Dr. Carolyn Finney will lecture on “This Patch of Soil: Race, Nature and Stories of Future Belonging.”PLU SustainabilityLearn more about

  • Competition of Southern California for the new documentary series “A World of Difference.”“A World of Difference,” which publicly premiered in Seattle on Feb. 17, investigates the shifting cultural landscapes of difference, diversity and inclusion. The film series, produced by a team of six PLU undergraduate students, received Accolade Awards of Merit in the following categories: Documentary Short, Use of Film/Video for Social Change, Original Score, Editing, Documentary Program/Series, and Contemporary

  • Torvend, Professor of Religion, Pacific Lutheran University Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) 4:15pm – 4:30pm: Break Walk to Ness/Tower Chapel in Karen Hille Phillips (KHP) Center for the Performing Arts; elevator and stairs to top floor entrance to the chapel 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Holy Communion Ness/Tower Chapel 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Reception and Dinner Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Main Lobby 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Presentation Two Taking, Making, and Remaking: Engaging Scriptures in

  • will include: The origin and purpose of social connection in humans and non-humans The science of social connection Historical or contemporary challenges to social connection Social connection across differences Polarization, isolation, and political extremism Wisdom and cultural traditions on dis-connecting and reconnecting Mutual sustainability and thriving Social connection and purposeful living in community-building, civic engagement, and public service Strategies for re-connecting: courtesy

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  • alone, because of generous friends like you, PLU has received over $12 million in gifts to support this vital mission (and we’re not done yet). This makes 2018-19 our most successful fundraising year since 2012! Many of you are to thank for that, so, thank you! In particular, several friends have invested in incredibly meaningful ways to move our shared vision forward: Thanks in part to a generous gift from 1968 PLU alumni David and Chris Schoening, in memory of their son Nathan who was a 2001 PLU

  • of birds that are unique among the vertebrates. Laboratory emphasis on field identification, taxonomy, and anatomy/topology. Prerequisite: BIOL 226 or consent of instructor. (4) BIOL 356 : Economic and Cultural Botany Botany of plants used by humans in a global context; traditional and contemporary uses of plants. General plant morphology and anatomy, overview of taxonomy of plants useful to humans, evolution of plant secondary metabolites, medical botany (medicines, poisons, psychoactive plants

  • present their work at a Pittsburgh-wide annual research symposium, and experience the various social and cultural activities available in Pittsburgh – America’s most livable city. Application Deadline: February 17, 2020 Program Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2020 Student Support: $5750 stipend, housing, and travel More details available at: https://www.tecbioreu.pitt.edu/ Read Previous 2020 Ole Miss Chemistry Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Read Next PLU’s Washington State Capitol Career

  • February 21, 2012 “Did Jesus believe in God?” PLU Department of Religion presents: “Did Jesus believe in God?,” a lecture by Assistant Professor Agnes Choi at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center of the UC. The lecture is free and open to the public. It will include examine God and the Vineyard Owner in Matthew 20: 1-15. Read Previous Technology opens more collaborative possibilities Read Next Terje Tvedt talks about the sociopolitical nature of water COMMENTS*Note

  • Pacific Lutheran University is committed to enlarging and maintaining the representation of ethnic, gender, cultural and economic diversity among its employees, as well as among its student population.  PLU is further committed to the reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities.  In furtherance of these goals and in accordance with state and federal law, Pacific Lutheran University has adopted a Program that reflects its intent to provide applicants, employees, and students equal

  • Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe Thursday, Nov 10, 2022 12:30pm, Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUC This event is open to the campus community for in-person attendance.  Sasha’s book will be available for purchase and she has graciously offered to sign. Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe is from the Upper Skagit and Nooksack Indian Tribe. Native to the Pacific Northwest, she draws inspiration from her coastal heritage as well as her life in the city. She writes with a focus on trauma and resilience, ranging