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create surges of culture that inspire human connections. For example, both world wars inspired poetry and fiction that brought peoples together. These cultural products changed people, created new connections, and led to more cultural change. “And that really shapes a lot of history…the stories that come out of [crisis],  how people reacted, helps us to understand yourself now.” “Humanities [are] how we define ourselves and make ourselves and relate to one another.” Schroder continued. “Think about

Geistesgeschichte and has two further articles currently under review with the Journal of Austrian Studies. Clayton Regehr is a senior English / Writing major, also completing minors in History and Holocaust and Genocide Studies. He completed this article as part of his work in English 320: Intermediate Creative Nonfiction. Read Next The Trail to Social Justice: Ultrarunning Meets Dark Green Religion LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May

Thousand Oaks. We were invited by my cousin, whose son was playing center in the game. [After my first-ever pregame tailgate party, where I felt excitement, anticipation, camaraderie and friendship], both teams were on the sidelines ready to do battle. … Right out of the gate was an “OH MY” moment, with CLU throwing a long, deep 75-yard pass for a touchdown. I had never been to a PLU game, so I was totally unaware of the history of winning that PLU was used to. To me it was a fearful start to what

informed.  The upshot is that this election year, we’re divided not only by political party and ideology, but also increasingly by identity.  This history is being written not just in the nation’s capital, but also in small and large communities across the nation and etched in the lives of ordinary people. I encourage you to listen carefully to people outside of your immediate circle; take this opportunity in your life to think broadly and take in multiple perspectives. I encourage you to talk about

oppress. King’s speech calls each and all of us to bear witness, to dismantle structural inequalities even and especially as many of us benefit from them, to bend the moral arc of the universe more swiftly toward justice. As scholars of rhetoric, we refuse to present a whitewashed version of King’s call. It is often said that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes—the context that was exigence for King’s call to upend racist power structures that were designed specifically to oppress Black

Freiburg. Anderson plans to continue to develop his German language skills and pursue a doctorate degree in history once he’s completed his fellowship. “For me, the exciting aspect of the Fulbright ETA Fellowship will be the opportunity to gain hands-on pedagogical experience in a setting that will challenge both my interpersonal, relational skills, as well as my language abilities,” he said. Matthew Palmquist – English teaching assistant in Germany Matthew Palmquist ’11 received a Fulbright to be an

to do so with a more nuanced and even deeper sense of hope and possibility about the future. Americans, Norwegian Americans, and Norwegians are, if nothing else, a resolute and determined, some might even say stubborn, people; and it is a one of our great strengths. Last Saturday, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg described July 22 as “the worst peace time day in Norway’s history.” His comment awakened memories of Norway’s dark hours during WWII, days when America and Norway stood together

chose PLU’s master’s degree in education.A Guide to Teaching in Washington StateDownload free ebook: A Guide to Teaching in Washington State4 Educators Who Achieved a Master’s Degree in Education at PLU: Larry Kennedy — Getting Serious about EducationKennedy entered PLU with a bachelor’s degree in history from Washington State University. At WSU, Kennedy said, “I had a lot of fun. But I didn’t take school as seriously as I should have.” But after working for two years as a paraeducator, he was

several regional and international film festivals. “This endeavor is not merely a student project. It is a deeply personal commitment that I have poured my heart and soul into. I’m driven to enact positive change so future generations can live on a sustainable planet.” Follow the release of “Echos of the Sound” at @two_girls_take_on_the_world. Read Previous Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market Read Next Criminal justice major

that I didn’t see at other schools. I was super excited to study away, to participate in the music program, and feel at home at a Lutheran university. Lauren Frerichs ’11 – Bachelor of Arts psychology and religion with a minor in Hispanic studies Now my little brother, Daniel, is also a student here (c/o 2013) and Bethany teaches Spanish and writing classes for ESL students at PLU. It’s fun seeing two of my siblings on campus, and even playing against them in intramural volleyball. My PLU