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By Thomas Kyle-Milward, Marketing & Communication TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. It’s had different connotations at different times over the years, both positive and some negative. Through the addition of a new minor, Innovation…
PLU adds Innovation Studies minor, helps students transition from college to career Posted by: halvormj / December 21, 2018 Image: Michael Halvorson, Pacific Lutheran University’s Director of Innovation Studies, talks with students in the Makerspace — a dedicated area in Hinderlie Hall for student creativity and collaboration. (Photo/John Froschauer) December 21, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-Milward, Marketing & Communication TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues. Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at…
PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health Posted by: Kari Plog / March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues.Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever. Blakney isn’t at the forefront of Zika research, at least yet, but she’s
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. It’s had different connotations at different times over the years, both positive and some negative. Through the addition of a new minor, Innovation Studies, PLU students will now get…
PLU adds Innovation Studies minor, helps students transition from college to career Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / December 19, 2018 Image: Michael Halvorson, Pacific Lutheran University’s Director of Innovation Studies, talks with students in the Makerspace — a dedicated area in Hinderlie Hall for student creativity and collaboration. December 19, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. It’s had
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The Global Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University recently established a chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies. PLU is just the second university in Washington to become a member of the prestigious organization. Sigma Iota Rho works to advance the…
PLU becomes the second Washington university to join prestigious international studies organization Posted by: Silong Chhun / June 3, 2022 June 3, 2022 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & Communications The Global Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University recently established a chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies. PLU is just the second university in Washington to become a member of the prestigious organization. Sigma Iota Rho works to advance the service and
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Presentation Title: Hush No More: Constructing an African American Lutheran Womanist Ethic Who: Rev. Dr.
feminist, critical race, and queer theories; transgender studies; and inclusive pedagogical practices. You can find her on a mountain or listening to “Partition” when she is not teaching or being an administrator PLU Faculty BioTolu TaiwoPresentation Title: “Get Me Bodied”: Beyoncè, Bodies, and Blackness and Say Her Name: The Impact of white Supremacy on the Bodies of Black Womxn Who: Tolu Taiwo, M.S., Assistant Director for Outreach and Prevention at PLU’s Center for Gender Equity Bio: Tolu Taiwo, M.S
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2018) — Tolu Taiwo and Angie Hambrick know all about wearing natural hair in predominantly white spaces. “Hair is a really important piece of our culture and who we are, and it’s an interesting piece to navigate when you’re also at…
white institution?” The paper’s research rose critical questions about the responsibilities of PWIs to support black women in their natural-hair journeys. While Hambrick doesn’t think institutions are necessarily responsible for creating specific programs, she said they should create environments of inclusivity and acceptance for natural black women. “It’s about environment, it’s about safety, it’s about belonging,” Hambrick said. Part of fostering that secure, supportive environment is ensuring
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change PLU 2020 underscored the ancient mandate to act with justice and resist evil, but what “justice” might actually
Lutheran Studies Conference Thursday, September 25, 2014 Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change PLU 2020 underscored the ancient mandate to act with justice and resist evil, but what “justice” might actually mean remains an open and disputed question. While children growing up in this country repeat the words, “with liberty and justice for all” in the pledge of allegiance, the nation’s history offers another story in which women, immigrants, persons of color, refugees, sexual
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The Women’s Studies Program was legislated into existence by the faculty in April of 1990; it was officially launched in the academic year of 1990-1991.
major the following year. Due to the overwhelming amount of classes that featured gender and sexuality as a topic in addition to classes focusing on women, the Women’s Studies Executive Committee petitioned for the titular transition to Women’s and Gender Studies in 2001.Beginning in 2015, WMGS faculty began exploring a thorough reimagining of the program, to incorporate the critical study of sexuality and race into our major and minor. Core courses and electives were re-designed to incorporate new
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Supporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful.
-building experiences. If you have general inquiries or want more information about areas of support like endowments or named funds, email advancement@plu.edu; your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person, or call (253) 535-7177. Greatest NeedSupporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful. By contributing to this fund, you provide the flexibility to address pressing challenges and seize opportunities as they arise
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Supporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful.
community-building experiences. If you have general inquiries or want more information about areas of support like endowments or named funds, email advancement@plu.edu; your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person, or call (253) 535-7177. Greatest NeedSupporting the greatest need is critical for ensuring that resources are directed to where they are most urgently helpful. By contributing to this fund, you provide the flexibility to address pressing challenges and seize opportunities as they
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