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maximize the diversity of species. The other was convinced it had to be a temperate climate in order to be hardy enough to survive. “Those are both great answers, but they were polar opposites and we have to be okay with that,” Heath says. “When we can sit in a classroom and have discussions in the fictional world of a starship, we can actually listen to each other. I don’t know how to recreate that in the real world. But just imagine what we could accomplish if we could.” Read Previous Music and

most respectable form, it promotes a “World of Understanding” that students can use to learn about cultures and cultural diversity in the United States and abroad, develop intercultural skills and become involved citizens, both locally and globally. However, during my semester in Oaxaca and as part of my Kelmer Roe Fellowship research project on emigration, I found myself wondering who was included in the definition of global citizen and how the migrants impacted by globalization defined themselves

, students from all backgrounds and religious traditions attend PLU. That is what the Lutheran tradition is all about – making sure all faiths and perspectives are respected. It ensures a vibrant, intellectual spirit takes hold on campus, where students and faculty are open to ideas, new philosophies and intellectual diversity. For instance, take Bashair Alazadi ’13. As a commuter student, she didn’t have a residence hall room where she could pray five times a day, as prescribed by Islam. So she went to

Diversity Center, include the Latino Youth Summit on Oct. 3 and a Día de Los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1.Latino Studies LectureLast spring, PLU was invited to partner with the Tacoma Art Museum, Centro Latino and the University of Puget Sound in applying for the Latino Americans grant from the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Emily Davidson in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during a May 2015 research trip. (Photo courtesy

story of Christ’s passion, the “greatest story every heard.” And hopefully, with this great new work, we will communicate it to our audience in a way that will be profoundly moving. Read Previous First-year student pulls from roots, helps introduce religious diversity to PLU through lecture series Read Next MediaLab receives national prize for latest documentary film about higher education COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker

now.” Read Previous PLU to host public memorial for fallen sheriff’s deputy Read Next MediaLab explores issues of diversity with premiere of documentary series, ‘A World of Difference’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share

monthly training for our staff around cultural competency. By providing training for faculty and staff around meeting students’ wellness needs inside and outside of the classroom.  Also through the Student Life Division, by creating intentional places of connection, practice, and building of practical work and life skills in engagement with folks who reflect the diversity of our communities. PLU is leveraging the wisdom and expertise of student life professionals to create conversations with students

professors.  “I’m really glad I went to PLU for computer science because of those connections I made,” Ronquillo said. “I feel like it was a lot more genuine and a lot easier to create those connections because of how small these classes were. I’m excited for the future.” Read more stories from the Fall 2022 issue of ResoLute Magazine. Read Previous Rooted and Open: Rev. Jen Rude talks about centering community, spiritual diversity, and Campus Ministry Read Next WATCH THIS: Professor Marnie Ritchie

maximize the diversity of species. The other was convinced it had to be a temperate climate in order to be hardy enough to survive. “Those are both great answers, but they were polar opposites and we have to be okay with that,” Heath says. “When we can sit in a classroom and have discussions in the fictional world of a starship, we can actually listen to each other. I don’t know how to recreate that in the real world. But just imagine what we could accomplish if we could.” Read Previous Opening Doors